The opening notes of John Mellencamp’s “Small Town” echo the values of growing up in places like Hooper, Nebraska — the kind of place that helped shape Jordan Larson. From those beginnings, Larson built one of the most decorated careers in volleyball history. The Nebraska native was introduced for the final time at home as a professional this weekend, closing a career that spanned nearly two decades and took her across the globe. Larson played five seasons in Russia and Turkey, three in China and two in Italy, becoming one of the sport’s most recognizable and accomplished players along the way. “This year is my way of saying thank you,” Larson said earlier this season when announcing her retirement. “Every gym, every jersey, every teammate, coach and fan has played a role.” A four-time Olympian, Larson captured a gold medal at the Tokyo Games and helped lead Nebraska to an NCAA national championship during her collegiate career. “When we throw out the word ‘GOAT,’ we’re talking a...