Sports Sandburg volleyball coach maintains focus on cancer battle, successful girls season Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Nov 22, 2023 Nov 22, 2023 0 1 of 2 Sandburg coach David Vales has been battling cancer this season and lives by the motto on his shirt "It's Day One." Jeff Vorva, The Times Sandburg's Chausse Reilly gets ready for a serve for Sandburg during the regional championship. Jeff Vorva, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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