<p>Six-foot-1 Hopkins junior Anna Erickson is the top uncommitted prospect in Minnesota's 2019 class. Prep Dig caught up with Anna to talk about the past, present, and future.</p>
<p>Erickson is currently having a strong season with the Northern Lights.</p>
<p>"I'm enjoying my team very much this year," Erickson said. "We have a great group of nine girls with amazing chemistry and three coaches always finding ways to make us better and compete at the next level. I'm playing 6 rotation outside. Our team is very strong this year and it's great to play against such strong competition."</p>
<p>March is a big month for Erickson and her teammates, and there are a few things Anna would like to improve on during the heavy part of the Northern Lights schedule.</p>
<p>"(I would like to) bee more aggressive offensively and have quicker movements," Erickson said. "Also work on vocalize more on the court."</p>
<p>Erickson has a hefty resume at Hopkins High School. She's been an all conference player three times, all state and all metro, and even earned All American status after recording 445 kills as a junior. Last fall Hopkins made their third straight trip to state and finished with a 24-9 record. Expectations for the 2018 season are high.</p>
<p>"We will have six returning varsity players back for next fall," Anna said. "I'm very excited for the high school season because I know our team has lots of potential to be successful. I have high expectations for my team and I know we'll work hard to achieve them.</p>
<p>Another item on Anna's mind is her future at the college level. A final choice has not been made but Erickson seems to be getting closer. </p>
<p>"I'm still exploring many options but I feel I'm getting closer to making a decision," Erickson said. "I've been on a number of visits exploring my interests and what each program has to offer."</p>
<p>Off the court much of Erickson's strength comes from within the family.</p>
<p>"My idol is my brother, Josh, he is everything I strive to be and inspires me to always work hard and be grateful for all the opportunities I've been given.</p>
