Friday afternoon, Vigo County eighth graders got to experience their big step into high school a little early.

Diane Dierckman led the Bulldogs to 229 wins from 2000 to 2009. (Batesville, Ind.) - A familiar face has been named the new head volleyball coach at Batesville High School.

Jim Dean was voted by the Arizona Interscholastic Association's board to be the next executive director, starting July 1.