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Alyssa Merchen is the first athlete from Moorcroft to receive the honor of playing with 23 other top senior players (1A-4A) from around the state in a volleyball game of the best on July 24. The all-star game garners no prize except for some great bragging rights and the pleasure of the sport.

However, the game itself is what Merchen is anticipating. “I think it’s just a fun game, I’m really excited,” she says.

Head Coach Katie Williams nominated Merchen at the end of this year’s volleyball season.

“It’s pretty cool,” mother Sarah enthused. “There are so many seniors acr...