Getting the Ball Rolling; Girls Basketball in City On Rebound

Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) › May 10, 2006

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In a city that would be a perfect setting for a movie titled "Volleyball Town, USA," kids play volleyball in winter, spring, summer and fall.

Girls hit the court as early as 3 years old. Schools hang state high school championship banners on a yearly basis. Club teams make annual trips to national tournaments.

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Getting the Ball Rolling; Girls Basketball in City On Rebound

Volleyball in Dubuque is a city-wide passion played with fervor.

Ron Jacobsmeier, who has three sports-inclined daughters of his own, applauds and admires the volleyball success Dubuque has enjoyed over the past decade. But he can't help but wonder why his hometown, flush with athletic ability, can't enjoy the same success in basketball.

"It's tough to watch because we have tons of talent in Dubuque," Jacobsmeier said.

While Dubuque thrives in volleyball, it remains a quiet girls basketball town. Dubuque's two public school programs haven't qualifie...

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