Bernie HS VB practice, Aug. 11

BERNIE - The Bernie High School volleyball squad recently went through a preseason practice at the school in preparation for its season-opening match against Richland (Essex) on Aug. 26.

Bernie High School junior volleyball player Abygail Powell sets a pass to sophomore teammate Bailey Henry during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School junior volleyball player Abygail Powell hits a return shot during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School sophomore volleyball player Larissa Throckmorton gets tangled in the net while attempting to block a kill during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School volleyball coach Rachel Vernon shares a light moment with her team following a recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School volleyball coach Rachel Vernon speaks to her team following a recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School sophomore volleyball player Macie Botsch listens to Mules' coach Rachel Vernon speak following a recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School sophomore volleyball player Bailey Henry hits a return shot during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School sophomore volleyball player Macie Botsch sets a pass to a teammate during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School freshman volleyball player Kalli Mason gets on the court for a dig during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School senior volleyball player Johnnie Meyer bumps a pass to a teammate during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

The Bernie High School  volleyball squad works during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School sophomore volleyball player Kerri Botsch hits a return shot during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Bernie High School sophomore volleyball player Kealea Powell hits a shot during the Mules' recent practice at the school in Bernie.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com