An opening week against upper-tier league foes Chinook and North Star sent Big Sandy volleyball to the school of hard knocks.
The defending league champion Sugarbeeters swept the host Pioneers, 25-15, 25-17, 25-22 Thursday to begin the 2020 season.
Big Sandy grew in confidence and competitiveness throughout the match despite the sweep.
"I told the girls right away I don't think we have anything to hang our heads about," Pioneers head coach Brittany McKenney said. "Chinook is a strong team. It's a big deal to come out and to really compete with them."
"We're meshing a little bit better than we...
