Bowling Green coaches give annual instruction during NU volleyball workouts
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July 21, 2026
North Union volleyball players Kate Zimmerman (left) and Emmy Eastman (right) work on a drill at the net during a summer camp session that was conducted by coaches from Bowling Green State University. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Bowling Green coaches give annual instruction during NU volleyball workouts

By Bob Putman 

For a couple of days North Union head varsity volleyball Alexis Maenz is not in control of the Lady Cats’ practice process.

That is entirely fine with Maenz.

The reason for not leading her team is because each year during the high school camp her players are coached by members of the Bowling Green S...

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