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Golden Eagles hoping to reach potential this fall

Aberdeen Central’s Alivia Miller reaches to serve the ball during a match against Mitchell at the Golden Eagles Arena. Central opens its season Tuesday hosting Brookings. Photo by John Davis taken 10/17/2023
Aberdeen Central will be a bit short on experience, but long on potential this volleyball season. The Golden Eagles have just a handful of returning members from their state tournament squad a year ago. "We’ve got some kids coming back," said Central coach Jackie Bindenagel, "but a whole bunch of kids that have never seen that varsity court before." That's not to say that the team will be void of talent. Far from it. Bindenagel likes the athleticism she sees from her young squad. "I think the most exciting thing is that they’re very versatile," Bindenagel said. "The potential is so high and these kids seem really eager to learn." The team will be led by some familiar figures. While just a sophomore, Lauryn Burckhard is battle tested in the front row. Alivia Miller also returns, but will be in a new position this season. "In Alivia’s case, she ended up hitting for us last year and now we’re looking to have her set," Bindenagel said. "She’s very versatile, ver

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