PREP VOLLEYBALL Nebraska boys volleyball is growing fast — and believers think it’s only the beginning LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 Updated May 11, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In a state that prides itself on its thriving girls volleyball scene, the small-but-growing sport of boys volleyball is also beginning to take hold.kAm%96 vC62E !=2:?D q@JD '@==6J32== {628F6 C646?E=J 4@>A=6E65 :ED D64@?5 J62C @7 9:89 D49@@= 4@>A6E:E:@?[ 2 ;@FC?6J E92E 6?565 H:E9 {:?4@=? $@FE9 56762E:?8 ~>292 qFC<6 b\a :? E96 492>A:@?D9:A >2E49]k^AmkAm%96 {:?4@=? $@FE9 E62>[ 4@>AC:D65 >2:?=J @7 DEF56?ED 7C@> {:?4@=? $E2?5:?8 q62C[ {:?4@=? $@FE9H6DE 2?5 }@CC:D[ 92D H@? 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