<p> President's Day weekend has become one of the biggest weekends for volleyball in the Midwest. The long weekend provides teams with a better window for traveling. Minnesota's outside hitters will sweeping the competition at various events. These home-town girls will be putting it all out there for a chance to compete against the countries best and to possibly catch the eye of a recruiter. <span style="font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">Picked for their all-around skills and leadership on the court. </span></p>
<p><strong>NorthStar Pres. Day Challenge:</strong>More and more teams have chosen to stay close to home this weekend. Here are 5 outstanding outsides to try and catch in action across the metro. </p>
<p><em>Mikayla Henderson</em> - Crossfire 17-1</p>
<p><em>Megan Carlson</em> - Hus-Kee 17</p>
<p><em>Elecia Herrboldt</em> - MN North 17-1</p>
<p><em>Ainsley Halvorson</em> - Crossfire 17-1</p>
<p>Callie Teff -OMG 17</p>
<p><strong>Asics President's Day Classic</strong>: Others will make the trip to Omaha to take on the best Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and can offer. Northern Lights club will be sending a troop of players to part take in the classic. While we know Lights is stacked with talent here are 5 outsides you will want to<em> get</em> to know. </p>
<p><em>Kali Wolf</em> - MN Northern Lights 17-1</p>
<p><em>Emma Heimerl</em> - MN Northern Light 17 White</p>
<p><em style="font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;">Lauren Galvin</em><span style="font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;"> - MN Norther Lights 16-1</span></p>
<p><em>Sienna Ifill</em> - MN Northern Lights 15-1</p>
<p><em>Julia Hanson</em> - MN Northern Lights 15-1</p>
<p><strong>Sport's Performance President's Day Challenge:</strong> Another group of teams will be traveling to Chicago for the 3-day Sport's Performance Challenge. SP has a reputation for being one of the best, and their tournament will bring amazing players from all over the country; including these rising stars!</p>
<p><em>Eden Mueller</em> - SMV 18-1</p>
<p><em>Hannah LaBonte</em> - SMV 16-1</p>
<p><em>Ella Miller</em> -SMV 16-1</p>
<p><em>Emma Grimm</em> - M1 16-2</p>
<p><em>Ellie Hilliard</em> - M1 16-3</p>
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