McCook spikers earning post-season honors

McCook junior Kori Rippen (30) is always ready to celebrate big kills with Bison teammates like this point she smashed against Hastings at subdistrict playoffs.

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McCOOK, Neb. — They’re smart and talented as post-season volleyball honors have proven again about the McCook Bison.

Besides Southwest Conference honorable mention, senior Gracie Wiemers earned a spot on the Nebraska All-State Academic team.

Wiemers played middle hitter, blocker and whatever else was needed during this recent fall season.

McCook senior Gracie Wiemers sends a shot over her shoulder during volleyball acton this season.

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Senior setter Jaci Meyers joins Wiemers among those elite All-State Academic athletes.

Leading hitter Kori Rippen rocked many big shots past opponents all season.

Southwest Conference coaches certainly noticed and put Rippen on the All-Southwest Conference second team this week.