🌱 Which Independence volleyball standouts just made Ohio’s all-state list?
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- Which Independence volleyball standouts just made Ohio’s all-state list?
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📰 News we're reading
• Ohio boys volleyball all-state team 2026: full list of honorees (cleveland.com) — Two Independence High School boys volleyball players, Luke Masek and Anderson “Sonny” Sears, earned spots on Ohio’s Division II all-state teams, highlighting strong local talent on a statewide stage. The full list showcases standout athletes from schools across Ohio, with Independence represented on both the first team and honorable mention rosters. 
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🗞 Nearby News
Seven Hills
- Ohio legislature votes to expand state school board after cutting it (cleveland.com)
- Seven Hills begins search for next fire chief (cleveland.com)
Garfield Heights
- Basketball courts closed in Garfield Heights after shooting (fox8.com)
- Justice Center overhaul: Cuyahoga County votes on first projects (cleveland.com)
- Governor's state appointments for June 5, 2026 (metromonthly.net)
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- Judge appoints Patrick McCune to Parma City Schools Board of Education (cleveland.com)
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