BILLINGS — Billings West came up short last volleyball season, as the Golden Bears missed out on Saturday at the state tournament and, consequently, a piece of hardware.

“They really want to work hard. They want to do something and they want to do it well. They're no strangers to hard work," said West coach Bailie Carlson. "They've been in the gym four mornings a week. They're just super eager to improve and do better, and that's really all a coach could ever ask for."

"It definitely was a thought in the back of all of our minds, I think," said senior Brooklyn Pierce. "Just remembering how that felt, I think it's a step to look forward to this year and it's just another push to motivate us."

Last year was a big transition for West, as Pierce was essentially the only returner with varsit

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