<p> The easiest way to control the outcome of a match is to have a player who can score from behind the end line. Athletes have improved in nearly every area of the game, and these players will return to serve up ace after ace.</p>
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<td class="player" style="width: 18.9655%;"><strong>Abby Milner</strong></td>
<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2021 / MH</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;"><em>Lakeville North</em></td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;">Abby has built earned her own right as a top player in AAA due in part to her serving. The 6’3’’ middle makes sure she make the most of each serve. </td>
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<td class="player" style="width: 18.9655%;"><strong>Abby Heinrich</strong></td>
<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2022 / S</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;"><em>Western Lutheran</em></td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;">This talented setter can do it all. We are especially impressed by her ability to deliver consistency and power from the service line.</td>
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<td class="player" style="width: 18.9655%;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="73488" first="Lola" last="Pilon"]</strong></td>
<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2023 / OH</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;"><em>Mounds Park Academy</em></td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;">As a freshmen, she proved her value. During the regular season, she had over 60 service aces. As she continues to grow and get stronger her stats will continue to improve.</td>
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<td class="player" style="width: 18.9655%;"><strong>Sadie Dufrin</strong></td>
<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2022 / OH</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;"><em>Minneapolis Edison</em></td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;">Outside hitter, Duffrin finished the regular season with nearly 90 ace serves. Her game high was 16. She preys on underdeveloped teams and shows no mercy with her power.</td>
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<h3 class="clearfix"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span class="playerName ">[player_tooltip player_id="72781" first="Kaija" last="Kunze-Hoeg"]</span></strong></span></h3>
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<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2022 / OH</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;"><em>Mounds Park Academy</em></td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;">Time spent at MNL under guideance of <em>Antonio Amador</em> has improved this libero’s serve.</td>
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<h3 class="clearfix"><strong><span class="playerName " style="font-size: 12pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="72797" first="Brynn" last="Reines"]</span></strong></h3>
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<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2022 / MH</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;"><em>Rogers</em></td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;"><em>Reines</em> aggressive style lends itself to errors, but it’s clear her goal is to score.</td>
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<h3 class="clearfix"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span class="playerName ">[player_tooltip player_id="71947" first="Kenidi" last="McCabe"]</span></strong></span></h3>
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<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2021/ S</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;">Mabel Canton</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;">Much of the success of the Mabel Canton program is a result of the hard serving. McCabe has been a leader in the 1A class for a few years.</td>
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<td class="player" style="width: 18.9655%;"><strong>Megan Lund</strong></td>
<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2024 / S</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;"><em>Rochester Century</em></td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;">This budding star, ran the Panther offense as an 8th grader. With improving strength and great volleyball IQ, we anticipate she will solidify her rank in the Big 9 conference.</td>
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<td class="player" style="width: 18.9655%;"><strong>Faith Lobo</strong></td>
<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2021 / S</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;"><em>Tartan</em></td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;">Setters seem to always be great servers because they are consistent in their skills. This is very true of Lobo. She can serve to any zone and picks apart passer's confidence.</td>
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<td class="player" style="width: 18.9655%;"><strong>Darby Autio</strong></td>
<td class="metrics" style="width: 11.3793%;">2023/ OH</td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 18.8794%;"><em>Floodwood</em></td>
<td class="desktop-only" style="width: 39.6551%;">Darby is an up and coming player who produces big aces with little error.</td>
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