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DGS girls volleyball spikes down DGN

Ellie Scannell, Features Editor • October 19, 2025
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The Mustangs took down the Trojans in two straight sets at home on Oct. 16.
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Players come together in a pre-game huddle before taking the court.
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Senior attacker Anthony Galasso sprints his way up the field to attempt to score on Benet’s goal. Galasso had a strong offensive performance in the second half of the game. “Today we played the body and we hit them real hard,” Galasso said.
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The DGS boys swim and dive team won their meet against Morton High School on Jan. 19. DGS swimmers competed in all JV and varsity events, as well as divers competing in the diving events.
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