Standout Performances from the Side Out Classic
An incredible day of volleyball was experienced this past Saturday with several matches played throughout the day and across multiple courts at Edina High School. For coaches, athletes, and volleyball enthusiasts alike, this event is a great opportunity to see…
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Continue ReadingAn incredible day of volleyball was experienced this past Saturday with several matches played throughout the day and across multiple courts at Edina High School. For coaches, athletes, and volleyball enthusiasts alike, this event is a great opportunity to see how teams measure up as the new season gets underway. As this is the first official weekend of competition, it may be tempting to put a lot of stake and emphasis into match results rather than look at them more objectively knowing it is a long journey for each team to reach postseason play at the end of the next several weeks. Needless to say, results aside, there were some incredible performances by teams and individuals that have us here at Prep Dig that more much excited that the 2019 high school season is upon us! The following is a list of some of the top individual performances and notable match results. Among the list are some highly touted athletes from around the state as well as some emerging athletes that look to establish or grown their own presence this season as a key contributor.
OFFENSIVE STARS
- Kinsey Cronin Kinsey Cronin 5'11" | MB Medford | 2021 State MN (Medford) – 12 kills
- Abby Hennen Abby Hennen 5'7" | OH Minneota | 2021 State MN (Minneota) – 11 kills
- Morgan Hennen (Minneota) – 11 kills
- Clare Hilary (Elk River) – 8 kills, .583 attack efficiency
- Sami Hilley Sami Hilley 5'10" | OH Champlin Park | 2020 State MN (Champlin Park) – 11 kills; .417 attack efficiency
- Hannah Howell Hannah Howell 6'0" | OH St. Louis Park | 2021 State MN (St. Louis Park) – 13 kills; .480 attack efficiency
- Alyvia Johnson Alyvia Johnson 5'10" | DS/L Owatonna | 2020 State MN (Medford) – 10 kills
- Johanna Langbehn (Elk River) – 8 kills, .333 attack efficiency
- Katie Paine Katie Paine 5'9" | DS/L Chanhassen | 2020 State MN (Chanhassen) – 15 kills
- Kaylin Plautz Kaylin Plautz 6'2" | MB Elk River | 2020 State MN (Elk River) – 13 kills
- Natalie Rolbiecki (Minneota) – 11 kills
- Cianna Selbitschka Cianna Selbitschka 5'10" | OH North Branch | 2020 State #1 Nation MN (North Branch) – 29 kills
- Paige Sheehan Paige Sheehan 5'9" | S North Branch | 2021 MN (North Branch) – 43 assists; 5 kills
- Jordan Stalpes Jordan Stalpes 5'10" | DS/L Champlin Park | 2020 State MN (Champlin Park) – 14 kills
- Makaila Winward Makaila Winward 5'7" | S St. Louis Park | 2020 State MN (St. Louis Park) – 30 assists
DEFENSIVE STARS
- Molly Bense (Elk River) – 17 digs
- Madison Ellman Madison Ellman 5'9" | DS/L Chanhassen | 2021 State MN (Chanhassen) – 23 digs
- Faith Johnson (St. Louis Park) – 9 service aces
- Johanna Langbehn (Elk River) – 5 blocks
- Alexa Melcher (Elk River) – 12 digs
- Megan Panser Megan Panser 5'8" | MB Champlin Park | 2020 State MN (Champlin Park) – 10 digs
- Abby Stark Abby Stark 5'7" | DS/L Willmar | 2021 State MN (Willmar) – 15 digs
NOTABLE MATCH RESULTS
- Wayzata defeated Champlin Park 3-2
- Minneota defeated Medford 3-0
- North Branch defeated Southwest Christian 3-2
- Minnetonka defeated Stillwater 3-1
- Kenyon-Wanamingo defeated Caledonia 3-0
- Moorhead defeated Chanhassen 3-2
- Elk River defeated Eastview 3-2