Albany, Rocori split games in annual Earlybird Volleyball Tournament

ALBANY, MN — Albany hosted its annual Earlybird Volleyball Tournament Friday, Aug. 28, featuring Annandale, New London-Spicer, Watertown Mayer, Osakis, Rocori, Sauk Centre, Maple Lake and Big Lake. Nearly the 30th edition of the event brought high-level competition from across central Minnesota as the Huskies try to make a push for their third consecutive trip to the state tournament. “I love hosting the teams; we have a great facility here,” Albany coach Brian Hines said. “It’s just great to be able to host and show off our community, show off our school, and it’s just great to bring a lot…