Farver to head Down Under

If going to Australia is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, being able to go and play your favorite sport at the same time can't even be measured. The chance to do just that is at the fingertips of Encampment student Lindsie Farver after being invited by Down Under Sports to play volleyball. Farver, who is a sophomore in high school, received the invitation during lunch just before Christmas.

"I actually didn't believe it. I was like 'Australia? What is this talking about?' I thought it was junk mail," said Lindsie.

"How they select, is it's either a coach recommendation or a scout from the Dow...