Minnesota Match-up: Up NORTH

<p> Most teams around the state have started their season and have gotten over the "first game" jitters.  On Thursday 106 teams around the state will take the court again.</p> <p><strong>Thursday, August 30, 2018</strong>:</p> <p><i>Princeton Tigers</i> vs. <em>Grand Rapids Thunderhawks:</em></p> <p>     Grand Rapids should be a tough team to beat with the experience of six seniors.  Among them: <strong>Megan Walsh</strong> (OH), <strong>Andrea Markovich</strong> (RS), <strong>Lizzy Bowman</strong> (MB), <strong>Kaija Kinnunen</strong> (S), <strong>Sarah Soderberg</strong> (DS) and <strong>Jenna Olson</strong> (DS).  They are coming off a strong win again Roseau (3-1) in which Walsh had an outstanding 11 kills.  She has committed to at the University of Texas-Arlington.  If you haven't had a chance to watch her play yet, make sure to before she heads down south next year!</p> <p>   Representing the Mississippi 8 will be the athletes of the Princeton Tigers.  They finished 6th in their conference last year but hope to improve in 2018. Returning with 8 seniors should help them put up a good fight Thursday.  Senior setter<strong> Angela Lindell</strong> will guide her team of seniors along with two freshmen<strong> Lauren Wilson</strong> (OH) and <strong>Faith Zins</strong> (S).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>