Hughes signs with Bobcats

Parents and coaches look on as Marisa Hughes signs a letter of intent to play volleyball for the College of the Ozarks in the fall of 2012. Several relatives, friends and teammates showed up in the Nevada High School Library for the signing on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Hughes has been playing volleyball since she was very young and said it was an "automatic yes" when the school made the offer. Seated, left to right: Debbie Hughes, Marisa Hughes and K.J. Hughes. Standing, left to right: College of the Ozarks volleyball coach Nick Sharp, Nevada High School volleyball coach Ashley Thoreson and nevada Athletic Director Kevin McKinley.

Parents and coaches look on as Marisa Hughes signs a letter of intent to play volleyball for the College of the Ozarks in the fall of 2012. Several relatives, friends and teammates showed up in the Nevada High School Library for the signing on Wednesday. Hughes has been playing volleyball since she was very young and said it was an "automatic yes" when the school made the offer. Seated, left to right: Debbie Hughes, Marisa Hughes and K.J. Hughes. Standing, left to right: College of the Ozarks volleyball coach Nick Sharp, Nevada High School volleyball coach Ashley Thoreson and Nevada Athletic Director Kevin McKinley.

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