Seymour Middle School volleyball Coach Phil Hamilton, Madison Coker and former Seymour High School Coach Ed Irvin at Coker’s signing with Maryville College. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey)

Seymour’s Madison Coker has made a dream come true by signing a letter of intent to play volleyball at Maryville College.

“I am extremely excited to be attending Maryville next year,” said Coker.  “The minute I was on the campus to tour, I knew it was where I needed to be.  The atmosphere and students were all so welcoming.

“Volleyball and violin are the two things I love to spend my time doing, and I am thrilled to be pursuing them both at Maryville College.

“Coach Irvin has been a big influence on my volleyball career.  He took me in as a freshman player who knew very little about the game and transformed me into a collegiate athlete.”

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