YME Sting rehire Holly Johnson-Partington as head coach for volleyball team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
VolleyballOn August 28, the Yellow Medicine East volleyball team announced the return of Holly Johnson-Partington as head coach for the 2026 season. Johnson-Partington, who previously coached the Sting in the early 2000s, replaces Arei Stokes after the team finished last season with a 6-19 record. This marks her seventh season in charge. She aims to guide the players in developing not just athletic skills, but also life lessons, emphasizing accountability and teamwork. The Sting will focus on rebuilding with new and returning players, including senior setter Kourtney Peterson and junior middle blocker Abbey Bones, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Holly Johnson-Partington returns as head coach for YME volleyball.
- •She replaces former head coach Arei Stokes after a 6-19 season.
- •YME is looking to rebuild with new players and leadership.
- •Key returning players include Kourtney Peterson and Abbey Bones.
- •Johnson-Partington emphasizes personal growth and teamwork for players.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Volleyball: YME Sting get back their head coach
"Aug. 28—GRANITE FALLS — A familiar face returns to the sideline for the Yellow Medicine East volleyball team this fall. Holly Johnson-Partington, who coached the Sting in the early 2000s, is back at the helm to replace former head coach Arei Stokes. This will be her seventh season in total as head coach at YME, which is looking to improve on its 6-19 record from 2025. Her assistant coaches are ...
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