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The Children’s Place – Beach Volleyball Tournament

August 9th was the date for the second annual Beach Volleyball Tournament, hosted by the Young Advisory Board of The Children’s Place. Twenty-four teams registered to play and tried their hand at winning the prized first place trophy.

Also featured in the September 6th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit:  Rob Smith and BBBSGKC

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Tim Meyers, Andres Alfaro, Sarah Masalskis, Allison and Tim Sandweg, Justine Brown, and Nate Chastain
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Aaron Buchanan, Aaron Jenson, Kris Johnson, Tyler Harrelson, Allison Voss, and Matt Hall
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Cameron Loechl, Mike Staubsy, Keith Engle, Krista Kastler, Christina Engle, and Jennifer Page

 

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