Riley Brouse Riley Brouse L MN has plenty to bring into this semifinal after a big October that saw her reach 100 career service aces and 1,000 career digs just three days apart. Those numbers show how much she contributes to Thief River Falls, particularly in the backcourt. Against East Grand Forks, I’ll be watching how Brouse reads the hitters, positions herself defensively, and controls her first contact to give her setter a chance to run the offense. Her serving could also be important in putting East Grand Forks out of system and limiting its attacking options. When rallies get longer and both teams are fighting for every point, Brouse’s ability to stay disciplined defensively and turn tough balls into playable passes could be exactly what Thief River Falls needs. ~Theresa@prepdigdakotas