One of the biggest upsets of the state tournament came when Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa knocked off highly ranked Fillmore Central in the semifinals to earn a spot in the state championship match. One of the biggest playmakers in that victory was outside hitter Laken Anderson Laken Anderson OH Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa | 2029 MN , who made her presence felt on both sides of the ball. Anderson is a well rounded six rotation outside who isn’t afraid to take big swings, whether she’s attacking in system or making something happen out of system. She has the ability to generate kills even when the set isn’t perfect, but her contributions go well beyond her offense. She was also solid in the backcourt, coming up with big digs, while making an impact at the net with her blocking. Her versatility and ability to contribute in so many areas made her a valuable piece of BBE’s impressive run to the state finals.