BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Jordyn Rood is a Bismarck Demon staple on the track, the basketball court and the volleyball court. Normally, local athletes say goodbye after their senior year of high school, but Jordyn won’t be going too far from home.

Jordyn Rood sets a high bar for herself.

“Pressure’s a good thing, it pushes you to be better,” Rood said.

It’s a bar she finally cleared when she won the state title in the high jump.

“It was great. Last few years, I was the runner-up, that was kind of disappointing. It was a very competitive thing, and to finally get it done was a great feeling,” Rood said.

So jumping high is Rood’s forte, which is helpful for one of the many other things she does well.

“Volleyball, there’s a lot more reading to do on the other side of the net. You have to

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