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Six Key Players For Postseason Play

Six Key Players For Postseason Play
Breit Nelson
Breit Nelson October 27, 2022 @ 11:44 PM
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Kendra Gerhardson
Kendra Gerhardson 5'11" | S | 2024
MN
Ally Ball
Ally Ball 5'6" | S | 2023
MN
Samantha Ball
Samantha Ball 5'10" | OH | 2023
MN
Logan Koepke
Logan Koepke 6'0" | OH | 2024
MN
Mallory Czinano
Mallory Czinano MB | 2024
MN
Rachel Johnson
Rachel Johnson 5'9" | S | 2025
MN
Ava Carlson
Ava Carlson 5'9" | MB | 2025
MN
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The postseason and section play are well underway and we are hurtling towards the state tournament!  We are in the thick of the postseason surge towards the state tournament. Be prepare because there is sure to be high intensity matches and a few upsets along the way. The following players will likely provide some key performances to keep their seasons going.

North Greenville
Ally Ball

Ally Ball

MN
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HEIGHT 5'6"
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CLASS 2023
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Ally Ball

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Club: Northern Lights
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North Greenville
Samantha Ball

Samantha Ball

MN
OH
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2023
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Samantha
Ball OH
Class
2023
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Nova Classical Academy
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MN
Six Key Players For Postseason Play
In their senior season the Balls are leading Nova Classical with a high powered offense.  In their 2-1...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Samantha Ball

State: Minnesota
School: Nova Classical Academy
Club: Northern Lights
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Ava Carlson

Ava Carlson

MN
MB
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS MB
CLASS 2025
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Ava
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2025
Height
5'9"
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New London-Spicer
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MN
Six Key Players For Postseason Play
Carlson is gearing up for the section match-up with Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta on Friday.  She is very effective as...
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Ava Carlson

State: Minnesota
School: New London-Spicer
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Concordia-St. Paul
Logan Koepke

Logan Koepke

MN
OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS OH
CLASS 2024
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Logan
Koepke OH
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Caledonia
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MN
Six Key Players For Postseason Play
The Sectional 1A #4-seeded Caledonia will take on Rochester Lourdes first for the playoffs.  Koepke does a little...
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Concordia-St. Paul
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Logan Koepke

State: Minnesota
School: Caledonia
Club: Southern Minnesota Volleyball
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Mallory Czinano

Mallory Czinano

MN
MB
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CLASS 2024
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Watertown Mayer
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MN
Six Key Players For Postseason Play
Czinano puts up a big block with a nice seal.  Watertown Mayer’s seeding gives them the 1st two...
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Mallory Czinano

State: Minnesota
School: Watertown Mayer
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UW-Eau Claire
Rachel Johnson

Rachel Johnson

MN
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Belle Plaine
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MN
Six Key Players For Postseason Play
Johnson is an athletic lefty that takes a wicked swing on the right side for Class AA Belle...
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Rachel Johnson

State: Minnesota
School: Belle Plaine
Club: Minnesota Select Volleyball Club
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