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On to Regionals! Plus, Michella Chester On The Opening Weekend Of The Tournament | Volleyball State (Preview)

This episode was recorded live on Sunday night exclusively for subscribers of the Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club. Want access in the future? Become a Patron today: patreon.com/i80club. And want to listen to the entire pod? Head to the Volleyball State podcast fee wherever you get your podcasts!

Lincoln and Jeff recap the Tournament’s opening weekend with broadcaster Michella Chester. The tourney has gone mostly chalk but are surprises in store on the road to Kansas City? 

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