Key Performances from the Minnesota Slam

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a fun weekend in Rochester, Minnesota! The National Volleyball Center was home to the Minnesota Slam tournament this weekend. And, though the weather was warm, the competition was HOT. (Though I think we were all appreciative of the sunshine and mild weather!) Here are some key performances from the Minnesota Slam tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["200545"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Abby was nearly unstoppable throughout the Slam. She was lethal on offense in all six rotations. Abby is a lefty right side who is athletic and explosive. 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