Stanford back with Odessa girls team

ODESSA - Odessa's new varsity volleyball assistant already knows the roster. She coached most of them in junior high.

Alexandra Stanford grew up in Wilbur and started coaching junior high volleyball in Odessa in 2017. She was the junior high head coach for seven years before joining Alli Schroeder's varsity staff this season.

"One thing that really interested me is the opportunity to be a positive role model for these girls," Stanford said. "Growing up as a small-town female athlete myself, I know how important it is for young girls to have strong women supporting and encouraging them."

Her jo...