They were a team

Although they did not have a winning record in 2022, the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn volleyball team improved its victory total by six compared to the previous season.

The Hawks compiled an 8-17 record this fall, which compares to a 2-17 mark last season. They also improved their win total and finish in the War Eagle Conference by two, moving up to eighth place with a record of 3-7.

H-M-S was eliminated from the Class 2A regional tournament by Sibley-Ocheyedan.

"I can't say enough about how awesome these young ladies were to work with," said Hawk coach Cheryl Kroese. "From freshmen to seniors, this...