Minnesota Volleyball Games of the Week
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Minnesota volleyball teams are jumping into the heart of conference play, which gives a good look at how top prospects fare against the opponents who know them best. Wayzata at Minnetonka – Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p .m. The…
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Continue ReadingMinnesota volleyball teams are jumping into the heart of conference play, which gives a good look at how top prospects fare against the opponents who know them best.
Wayzata at Minnetonka – Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p .m.
The top-ranked team in Class 4A, Wayzata (12-0) looks to keep going strong against Lake Conference rival Minnetonka (3-4). The matchup features a host of top prospects.
Wayzata senior setter Stella Swenson Stella Swenson 6'1" | S Wayzata | 2024 State #8 Nation MN , the top-ranked prospect for 2024, has been dominant on set assists thus far. A member of the Minnesota Select Club team, Swenson will play at the University of Minnesota next year.
Fellow Trojans senior and outside hitter Olivia Swenson Olivia Swenson 6'3" | OH Wayzata | 2024 State #98 Nation MN has been a force on kills this fall. Also a Minnesota Select member, Swenson ranks No. 5 in the 2024 class and will also play for the Gophers next fall.
Trojans senior 6-foot-4 senior outside hitter Avery Jesewitz Avery Jesewitz 6'4" | OH Wayzata | 2024 State #175 Nation MN has been productive all over the court. Also a Northern Lights club player, Jesewitz ranks No. 16 the 2024 class and hasn’t declared where she will play next fall.
Minnetonka 5-foot-9 senior setter Anna Lockhardt Anna Lockhardt 5'9" | S Minnetonka | 2024 State MN , ranked No. 59 in the 2024 class, hasn’t announced her college choice yet, either. Lockhardt has been a solid defensive player for the Skippers all season in the digs department.
The Skippers also have an exciting prospect in 6-foot-1 junior outside hitter Hannah Jackson Hannah Jackson 6'1" | OH Minnetonka | 2025 State MN , No. 21 in the 2025 class. A Minnesota Select club member, Jackson is an offensive threat in the kill department, including a 20-kill performance against Shakopee on September 9.
Minnetonka 5-foot-9 junior setter Aubrey Johnson Aubrey Johnson 5'9" | S Minnetonka | 2025 State MN ranks No. 78 in the 2025 class. Also a Mizuno Northern Lights club player, Johnson is a versatile threat for the Skippers.
Northfield at Mankato West – Thursday, September 21 at 7:15 p.m.
The top-two teams in the Big 9 Conference, Northfield and Mankato West, meet in a matchup that features notable outstate prospects. Northfield (7-3) ranks No. 3 in Class 3A, and the Mankato West Scarlets (8-3) have a talented squad.
Northfield Raiders 5-foot-5 senior defensive specialist/libero Lucille Larson Lucille Larson 5'5" | DS/L Northfield | 2024 State MN has a knack for digs. Ranked No. 20 in the 2024 class, the University of Sioux Falls commit also plays club for Northern Lights.
Raiders 5-foot-3 defensive specialist/libero Isabelle Rushing also makes things tough for opposing attackers. Also a Northern Lights club player and ranked No. 60 in the 2024 class, Rushing will play for Juniata College next season.
Northfield has one of the juniors in the state, Hannah Koester Hannah Koester 5'10" | OH Northfield | 2025 State MN . Ranked No. 16 in the 2025 class, Koester is a dominant 5-foot-10 outside hitter. Also a Mizuno Northern Lights club player, Koester hasn’t yet declared where she will play college volleyball.
Mankato West 5-foot-6 defensive specialist/libero Ella Olson Ella Olson 5'6" | DS/L Mankato West | 2025 State MN sets her team up well on serving, and she has a strong spike. A Mizuno Northern Lights club member and ranked No. 92 in the 2025 class, Olson hasn’t announced her college choice.
Scarlets 5-foot-4 defensive specialist/libero Valencia Carrera Valencia Carrera 5'4" | DS/L West | 2025 MN is on the 2025 class watch list. Also a member of Mizuno M1 Minnesota One Volleyball , Carrera does well at putting her teammates in position to make kills.
Minneota at Renville County West – Thursday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Two top-10 Class A squads in Minneota (7-2), No. 1, and Renville County West (7-0-1), No. 10, feature multiple prospects to watch.
Minneota 5-foot-11 senior outside hitter Ella Johnson Ella Johnson 5'11" | OH Minneota | 2024 State MN ranks No. 46 in the 2024 class, and she hasn’t announced a college decision yet. Johnson is an offensive force for the Vikings.
Senior 5-foot-4 defensive specialist/libero Lyzah Sussner Lyzah Sussner 5'4" | DS/L Minneota | 2024 State MN ranks No. 121 in the 2024 class. Sussner, who also plays for Southwest Minnesota Volleyball, is a stout defensive player for the Vikings.
Renville County West 5-foot-11 middle blocker Coraley Bryan Coraley Bryan 5'11" | MB Renville County West | 2024 State MN ranks No. 157 in the 2025 class. Bryan is dangerous around the net with her attacking and blocking ability for the Jaguars.
Junior middle blocker Avery Roxberg Avery Roxberg 6'2" | MB Renville County West | 2025 State MN , 6-foot-2, ranks No. 46 in the 2025 class. Also a Kandi Elite player, Roxberg has an overpowering spike.