Standout Performances from the Side Out Classic

<p>An incredible day of volleyball was experienced this past Saturday with several matches played throughout the day and across multiple courts at Edina High School. For coaches, athletes, and volleyball enthusiasts alike, this event is a great opportunity to see how teams measure up as the new season gets underway. As this is the first official weekend of competition, it may be tempting to put a lot of stake and emphasis into match results rather than look at them more objectively knowing it is a long journey for each team to reach postseason play at the end of the next several weeks. Needless to say, results aside, there were some incredible performances by teams and individuals that have us here at Prep Dig that more much excited that the 2019 high school season is upon us! The following is a list of some of the top individual performances and notable match results. Among the list are some highly touted athletes from around the state as well as some emerging athletes that look to establish or grown their own presence this season as a key contributor.</p> <p><strong>OFFENSIVE STARS</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="71954" first="Kinsey" last="Cronin"]</strong> (Medford) - 12 kills</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="72033" first="Abby" last="Hennen"]</strong> (Minneota) - 11 kills</li> <li><strong>Morgan Hennen</strong> (Minneota) - 11 kills</li> <li><strong>Clare Hilary</strong> (Elk River) - 8 kills, .583 attack efficiency</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="57481" first="Sami" last="Hilley"]</strong> (Champlin Park) - 11 kills; .417 attack efficiency</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="58052" first="Hannah" last="Howell"]</strong> (St. Louis Park) - 13 kills; .480 attack efficiency</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="57525" first="Alyvia" last="Johnson"]</strong> (Medford) - 10 kills</li> <li><strong>Johanna Langbehn</strong> (Elk River) - 8 kills, .333 attack efficiency</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="71700" first="Katie" last="Paine"]</strong> (Chanhassen) - 15 kills</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="71684" first="Kaylin" last="Plautz"]</strong> (Elk River) - 13 kills</li> <li><strong>Natalie Rolbiecki</strong> (Minneota) - 11 kills</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="30257" first="Cianna" last="Selbitschka"]</strong> (North Branch) - 29 kills</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="71949" first="Paige" last="Sheehan"]</strong> (North Branch) - 43 assists; 5 kills</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="71651" first="Jordan" last="Stalpes"]</strong> (Champlin Park) - 14 kills</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="57553" first="Makaila" last="Winward"]</strong> (St. Louis Park) - 30 assists</li> </ul> <p><strong>DEFENSIVE STARS</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Molly Bense</strong> (Elk River) - 17 digs</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="58026" first="Madison" last="Ellman"]</strong> (Chanhassen) - 23 digs</li> <li><strong>Faith Johnson</strong> (St. Louis Park) - 9 service aces</li> <li><strong>Johanna Langbehn</strong> (Elk River) - 5 blocks</li> <li><strong>Alexa Melcher</strong> (Elk River) - 12 digs</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="71679" first="Megan" last="Panser"]</strong> (Champlin Park) - 10 digs</li> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="71945" first="Abby" last="Stark"]</strong> (Willmar) - 15 digs</li> </ul> <p><strong>NOTABLE MATCH RESULTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Wayzata defeated Champlin Park 3-2</li> <li>Minneota defeated Medford 3-0</li> <li>North Branch defeated Southwest Christian 3-2</li> <li>Minnetonka defeated Stillwater 3-1</li> <li>Kenyon-Wanamingo defeated Caledonia 3-0</li> <li>Moorhead defeated Chanhassen 3-2</li> <li>Elk River defeated Eastview 3-2</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>