Minnesota Match-up: 1A
All around the state, players and coaches have been working overtime to kick off the 2018 volleyball season. There will be awesome matches played every other night; it can be hard to keep up. This series: Minnesota Match-up, will…
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Continue ReadingAll around the state, players and coaches have been working overtime to kick off the 2018 volleyball season. There will be awesome matches played every other night; it can be hard to keep up. This series: Minnesota Match-up, will preview some of the most anticipated matches of the of week. Stay up to date with who is challenging who.
1A, Week 1; Thursday, August 23, 2018:
Caledonia Warriors vs. Winona Winhawks:
The Winhawks will host the powerful players of Caledonia in their opening match this Thursday at 7pm in Winona. We like this match-up because Caledonia, ranked in the top 10 for 1A, have chosen to start their season with the much larger, 3A school. Caledonia’s head coach, Scott Koepke, always brings a squad both physically and fundamentally superior to many others in the class. They nearly made it to the state tournament last year; losing to Fairbault Bethlehem Academy in 4 sets. Caledonia graduated their power-hitter Madisyn Heaney and all-state setter Adrianna Reinhart, but junior Lydia Lange is no-doubt ready for action. Likewise, Winona returns a strong roster and their experience in the Big 9 conference has prepared them for competition. Last year their finished close behind Owatonna and Mankato East.
Be sure to follow-up with scores because it is only the first week and anything can happen!