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2 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022 VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW 2022 Joe Brown / West Central Tribune The Willmar student section looks on while the Cardinals’ Gretchen Volk serves during the first set of the Section 2AAA championship match Nov. 4, 2021 against Marshall at Marshall High School. INDEX Willmar Cardinals ................................................................................... 3-5 New London-Spicer Wildcats ........................................................... 6-7 Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City Falcons ............................................... 8 Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaguars ....................................................... 9 Benson Braves ............................................................................................ 10 BOLD Warriors .......................................................................................... 11 Central Minnesota Christian Bluejays............................................ 12 Community Christian School Eagles ............................................... 13 Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks ...................................................................... 14 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints .......................... 15 Lac qui Parle Valley Eagles .................................................................... 16 Litchfield Dragons ..................................................................................... 17 MACCRAY Wolverines .......................................................................... 18 Minnewaska Lakers ................................................................................. 19 Montevideo Thunder Hawks .............................................................. 20 Paynesville Bulldogs ............................................................................... 21 Renville County West Jaguars.................................................... 22-23 Yellow Medicine East Sting .................................................................. 24 Joe Brown / West Central Tribune Willmar head volleyball coach Leah (Ruter) Brogdon addresses her team during a timeout in a non-conference match against New London-Spicer on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 at New London.
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A 6-foot-4 outside hitter, Schnichels tallied a Willmar school record 386 kills last season, adding 276 digs, 39 total blocks and 33 service aces. She has verbally committed to the University of Minnesota.
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“Sydney is reliable,” Brogdon said. “I think the girls feed off of her confidence. She just makes everyone around her better and more confident in themselves.”
Knofczynski led Willmar in total blocks (66) and service aces (48), and ranked third in kills (229) in ‘21. Larson was the team’s setter, accounting for 94% of the Cardinals’ assists. Rosen ranked second in kills (251) and third in digs (183). Mulder ranked third in blocks (34) and fourth in kills (128).
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Willmar senior outside hitter is a U of M recruit for what could be a special team WILLMAR — Led by second-year head coach Leah (Ruter) Brogdon, the Willmar Cardinals lost some key players due to graduation but will return one of the top high school volleyball players in the nation in senior Sydney Schnichels.
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“We’re really excited for this season,” Brogdon said. “We lost a few key players from last year, but have some great athletes coming up that will fill in those spots.”
Alongside Schnichels, two other Cardinals starters that return to the lineup in ‘22: defensive specialists Allie Rosendahl and Hannah Stark. The duo combined for 397 digs and 79 service aces in ‘21. With the exit of Larson, sophomore outside hitter/ setter Gretchen Volk and eighth-grader Ellery DeBoer will be tasked with filling her void this season. Volk had 88 digs, 20 service aces, 12 kills and five assists in ‘21.
Willmar junior Sydney Schnichels tries to get the ball between a pair of Marshall blockers during a non-conference game on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2021 at Marshall High School. Joe Brown / West Central Tribune
The Cardinals will be without four key players — Mackenzie Knofczynski, Lydia Larson, Marissa Rosen and Isabella Mulder — that helped them tie for the Central Lake Conference title with a 10-1 record and fuel them to a 22-8 overall record in ‘21.
Willmar freshman Gretchen Volk (14) goes up for the attack during a Central Lakes Conference match against Rocori on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 at Willmar High School.
Willmar junior Dena Mathison lobs the ball up near the net during a non-conference match against New London-Spicer Tuesday at New London.
Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM
Soccer: Boys Varsity Match 2:00 PM
Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022 Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM Sauk Rapids-Rice Willmar High School
Thursday, Sep 8, 2022
Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM Brainerd Willmar High School
Soccer: Boys Varsity Game 7:00 PM Away vs. Sauk Rapids-Rice Sauk Rapids Rice M.S. Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM Away vs. Sauk Rapids-Rice Sauk Rapids Rice H.S.
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Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM Away vs. Brainerd Brainerd High School
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Cross Country: Boys Varsity Invitational 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022 Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM New London-Spicer Willmar High School
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday, Sep 6, 2022 Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM Rocori Willmar High School
Cross Country: Girls Varsity Invitational 4:15 PM Away vs. Multiple Schools River Oaks Cold Spring Golf Course Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Fergus Falls Fergus Falls High School
Saturday, Sep 17, 2022
Alexandria Area HS Willmar High School
Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Meet 6:00 PM Away vs. Sauk Rapids-Rice Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
Sauk Rapids-Rice Willmar - Hodapp Field Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Meet 6:00 PM Away vs. Melrose Area Melrose Area High School
Cross Country: Girls Varsity Invitational 3:00 PM Away vs. Multiple Schools Gale Woods-Minnetrista
Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM
Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Sartell Sartell High School Soccer: Boys Varsity Game 5:00 PM Away vs. Sartell Sartell High School
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Cross Country: Girls Varsity Invitational 10:00 AM Away vs. Multiple Schools .. Alexandria - Arrowwood Resort
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 Cross Country: Boys Varsity Invitational 3:00 PM
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Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Meet 6:00 PM Away vs. Brainerd Brainerd High School
Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM Rocori Willmar High School
Cross Country: Girls Varsity Invitational 3:00 PM Away vs. Multiple Schools St. Cloud - Boulder Ridge
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Thursday, Sep 15, 2022 Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Brainerd Brainerd H.S. Soccer: Boys Varsity Game 7:00 PM Away vs. Brainerd Brainerd H.S. Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM Away vs. St. Cloud Tech .................. St. Cloud Tech H.S.
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Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Meet 6:00 PM St. Cloud Tech Willmar High School
Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM Away vs. St. Cloud Crush St. Cloud Tech H.S. Soccer: Boys Varsity Game 5:00 PM
Soccer: Boys Varsity Match 3:00 PM Watertown-Mayer Willmar High School Monday, Sep 19, 2022 Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM Away vs. New London-Spicer NLS High School
Cross Country: Boys Varsity Meet 9:30 AM Away vs. Multiple Schools Round Lake Park Cross Country: Girls Varsity Meet 9:30 AM Away vs. Multiple Schools Round Lake Park Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Invitational 10:30 AM Away vs. West Fargo Hulbert Aquatics Center
Monday, Sep 12, 2022 Soccer: Boys Varsity Game 5:00 PM Rocori Willmar - Hodapp Field
Cross Country: Girls Varsity Invitational 10:00 AM
Thursday, Oct 6, 2022 Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Meet 6:00 PM Fergus Falls Willmar High School Soccer: Boys Varsity Game 6:30 PM Away vs. Rocori Rocori High School
Friday, Oct 7, 2022 Volleyball: Girls Varsity Invitational 5:00 PM Away vs. Multiple Schools Saint Michael-Albertville HS Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 Volleyball: Girls Varsity Invitational 9:00 AM Away vs. Multiple Schools Saint Michael-Albertville HS
Soccer: Boys Varsity Game 5:00 PM Fergus Falls Willmar - Hodapp Field Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Meet 6:00 PM Away vs. Sartell Sartell High School Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM Away vs. St. Cloud Apollo St. Cloud Apollo H.S. Monday, Sep 26, 2022 Soccer: Boys Varsity Game 5:00 PM St. Cloud Apollo Willmar - Hodapp Field Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022 Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM Sartell Willmar High School Soccer: Boys Varsity Game 5:00 PM Sartell Willmar - Hodapp Field Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Meet 6:00 PM Marshall Willmar High School Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM Sartell Willmar High School Thursday, Sep 29, 2022 Tennis: Girls Varsity Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Rocori Rocori High School Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Meet 6:00 PM Rocori Willmar High School
Cross Country: Boys Varsity Invitational 10:00 AM Away vs. Multiple Schools
Swimming & Diving: Girls Varsity Meet 6:00 PM Away vs. St. Cloud Apollo St. Cloud Apollo H.S.
Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match 7:00 PM Away vs. Rocori Rocori High School
Cross Country: Boys Varsity Invitational 4:15 PM Away vs. Multiple Schools River Oaks Cold Spring Golf Course
“Last year Ellary took a huge step up,” Tina said. “She keeps the team together. She knows the game and recognizes the things going on — on the court. … She’s just an all-around great leader, both on and off the court.”
Outside hitter Avery Rich joins Ellary to make it a pair of senior starting returnees. She held a team-high 316 digs in ‘21 and will be a key leader in the Wildcats’ back row in ‘22.
NEW LONDON — A year removed from a 2-5 record in the Wright County West Conference and a 17-13 overall, the Wildcats have four returning starters under head coach Tina Peterson in ‘22. Leading the four starters is Ellary Peterson. The senior was an allconference honor mention. A 5-9 middle hitter, she led New London-Spicer in almost all statistical categories in ‘21, achieving a team-high 190 kills (.229 hitting percentage) and 85 total blocks. She missed just five serves for a serve percentage of 98%, adding 205 digs.
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New London-Spicer junior Avery Rich (4) and the Wildcats react after scoring a point during a non-conference match against Willmar Tuesday at New London.
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NLS Wildcats Volleyball schedule 2022 Tuesday, Sep 6, 2022 Game 7:00 PM Belgrade-BrootenElrosa NLS High School Main Gym Thursday, Sep 8, 2022 Match 7:00 PM Howard Lake-WaverlyWinsted NLS High School Main Gym Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022 Game 7:00 PM Eden Valley-Watkins NLS High School Main Gym Saturday, Sep 17, 2022 Invitational 9:00 AM Away vs. Multiple Schools Minnewaska Area High School Monday, Sep 19, 2022 Match 7:30 PM Away vs. Morris Area Morris Area Elem Gym Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022 Match 7:00 PM Away vs. AtwaterCosmos-Grove City ACGC High School Thursday, Sep 22, 2022 Match 7:00 PM Rockford Area NLS High School Main Gym Friday, Sep 23, 2022 Invitational 4:30 PM Away vs. Multiple Schools Midwest Volleyball Warehouse Saturday, Sep 24, 2022 Invitational 9:00 AM Away vs. Multiple Schools Midwest Volleyball Warehouse Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022 Game 7:00 PM Paynesville Area NLS High School Main Gym Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022 Match 7:00 PM .... Away vs. Willmar Willmar High School Thursday, Oct 6, 2022 Match 7:00 PM Glencoe-Silver Lake NLS High School Main Gym Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 Match 7:00 PM Dassel-Cokato NLS High School Main Gym Monday, Oct 17, 2022 Game 7:00 PM Albany NLS High School Main Gym Check the schools website for an updated events list
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A key loss in New London-Spicer’s starting lineup is setter Nyla Johnson. Johnson was a member of the 2021 AllWright County Conference team.
NLS hopes more experience means more wins
Wildcats return four starters, led by Ellary Peterson
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New London-Spicer sophomore Kendra Gerhardson keeps the ball alive during the first set of a non-conference match against Willmar Tuesday in New London.
The Wildcats began their ‘22 campaign on Aug. 26, at the Albany tournament. “We want to vie for a conference title and to go farther in section play,” Tina said. “It’s going to take a lot of hard work, talking and team camaraderie.”
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New London-Spicer freshman Grace Truscinski (6) goes up for the attack against a pair of Willmar blockers during a non-conference match Tuesday at New London.
New London-Spicer junior Ellary Peterson (7) takes a swing at the ball during a non-conference match against Willmar Tuesday at New London.
With Johnson graduated and no longer a part of the Wildcats’ lineup, who will take over as the team’s starting“Kendrasetter?Gerhardson will take over as the starting setter after being a backup to Johnson last year,” Tina said of the junior setter and right side hitter. “Her blocking and hitting on the right side will be a huge asset to the Wildcats.”
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Injured in the end of the ‘21 season due to a torn rotator cuff, sophomore outside hitter Grace Truscinski is a player to watch in her return this season for New Londson-Spicer.
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2022 Match 7:00 PM ������������������ Cedar Mountain/Comfrey ACGC High School
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“We’ve got a great group of girls. Their camaraderie and how they play together is different from what we’ve ever seen before,” Shawna said. “They’re genuinely excited and happy for each other, and they all have a passion to win.”
2022 Match 7:00 PM Paynesville Area ACGC High School
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“Claire and Kylie have really stepped up and taken a leadership role this year,” Shawna said. “It’s just really fun to see and to watch them.”
“We definitely want to be more competitive than what we have been in the past,” Roemeling said. “With as many returning players as we have, we’re really hoping that that can make us shine more this season.”
2022 Match 7:00 PM Away vs Royalton High School Royalton High School Monday, Sep
ACGC’s senior class is made up of four players, including libero Claire Slinden and defensive specialist Kylie Blom, who will serve as team captains for the ‘22 season. Both will see lots of playing time.
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BY MICHAEL LYNE West Central Tribune GROVE CITY — After finishing with a 2-17 overall record and 0-7 record in the Central Minnesota Conference in ‘21, co-head coaches Shawna Roemeling and Jamie Mootz and company will look to have a bounce-back year as many of their players from last season are back.
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Senior outside hitter Hailey Wilner highlights the group of returnees. She acts as an allaround player for the Falcons and is someone to keep a close eye on. Her passing is “some of the best” that ACGC has seen, Roemeling said. A key component to the Falcons’ lineup that is back in ‘22 is junior setter Alayna Schultz. She is a “hard-to-read” setter who will serve as a leader and provide much of ACGC’s communication on the court, Roemeling said. Commanding the middle of the court for ACGC will be middle hitters Elli Roemeling, a junior, and Ruby Klinger, a ninth-grader.
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Elli, alongside Schultz, will take on much of the leadership and communication pieces for the Falcons. As for Klinger, she saw some varsity playing time in ‘21, but will be a starter this season.
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2022 Match 7:00 PM Away vs Eden Valley-Watkins Eden Valley-Watkins High School Monday,
2022 Match 7:15 PM ������������� Away vs� St� Cloud Cathedral St� Cloud Cathedral High School
The Falcons opened play Aug. 26 at the Howard Lake-WaverlyWinsted Tournament.
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TUESDAY, SEP 6, 2022 Match 7pm Away vs. New London-Spicer NLS High School
THURSDAY, SEP 15, 2022 Match 7pm Home vs. Kimball Area BBE Elementary School
THURSDAY, SEP 22, 2022 Match 7pm Home vs. Eden Valley-Watkins BBE Elementary School
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SATURDAY, OCT 8, 2022 Invitational 9am Away vs. Alexandria Area Alexandria High School
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“We have some incredible returning offensive players, but have a new setter and many new defensive players this season,” Hunter said. “This team has some great leaders and I am looking forward to watching them take this team as far as we can go.”
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BELGRADE — Behind third-year head coach Alanna Hunter, the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaguars are poised to be in similar territory as in ‘21 when they were the Central Minnesota Conference champions. After remaining undefeated with an 11-0 record at home en route to finishing the season with a 23-8 record as the Section 6A runner-up, BBE returns four starters and loses five key players from its 2021 roster.
MONDAY, SEP 19, 2022 Match 7:15pm Home vs. KMS BBE Elementary School
SATURDAY, SEP 17, 2022 Invitational 9am Away vs. Crosby-Ironton Crosby-Ironton High School
Senior outside hitter Ava Mueller leads the group of returnees for the Jaguars. She was voted the team’s player of the year in ‘21.
MONDAY, SEP 26, 2022 Match 7:15pm Home vs. Parkers Prairie BBE Elementary School
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SATURDAY, SEP 10, 2022 Invitational TBD Away vs. Marshall Marshall High School
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BBE seeks more of the same in 2022
TUESDAY, SEP 20, 2022 Match 7:30pm Home vs. Pine River-Backus BBE Elementary School
A key loss is libero Emily Kern, who now plays for St. Cloud State. She was a member of the All-State team and the West Central Tribune All-Area team. She led the team in digs (495), serving points (338) and ace servesKern,(62).inher senior season in ‘21, set school records in career digs (1,726) and career service aces (188). Senior Dacia Szczesniak will serve as BBEs new setter this season. She played in seven sets in ‘21.
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“Dacia has been very impressive this summer,” Hunter said. “She communicates well on the court with her teammates and works hard to make adjustments forThethem.”Jaguars began their ‘22 campaign Aug. 30 against Osakis.
BBE junior Ava Mueller takes a swing at the ball during a Central Minnesota Conference match against Paynesville on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at Brooten.
A West Central Tribune All-Area Honorable Mention in ‘21, Mueller posted a team-high 411 kills, adding 173 digs, 46 service aces and 31 blocks.
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BBE junior Abby Berge (12) and the rest of the Jaguars celebrate after scoring a point during a non-conference match against MACCRAY on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at Clara City
The other three returnees for BBE are senior middle hitter Allison Dingmann, senior outside hitter Abby Berge and junior middle hitter Brooklyn Fischer. Dingmann led the team with 43 total blocks. Fischer received second-team all-conference honors.
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The Braves finished last in the West Central last year with a 1-11 mark and were 6-23 overall. Looking to turn around Benson’s fortunes is new head coach Ainsley Anderson.
Benson got the ‘22 season underway on Aug. 25 in Madison against Lac qui Parle Valley.
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“Lilly is a high-energy all-around player,” Anderson said. “She is a powerhouse at the net, a strong server and a great defensive player.”
Benson’s Lilly Slaughter (12) goes up for an attack while BOLD’s Abby Meyers (10) goes up for a block attempt during a West Central Conference match on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at Benson.
Another starter at middle hitter returns in junior Kaylin Grube. McGeary will look to patrol the back row after coming up with 347 digs last year to go with 21 ace serves and 21 set assists.
Five seniors — Libby McGeary (defensive specialist), Emma Krusemark (setter/right-side hitter), Ellie Krusemark (outside hitter), Lilly Slaughter (outside hitter) and Kyra Gronseth (middle hitter) — return to the lineup after being starters in ‘21.
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On Gronseth, Anderson said, “(She’s) a huge asset to our front row. She is a strong hitter and puts up a big block.”
Braves hope to battle their way up the standings
“She is a strong defensive specialist and covers the court well,” Anderson said of McGeary. “She will be an asset to our defense this year.” Slaughter and Gronseth are slated to be the big hitters for the Braves at the net. The 5-foot-7 Slaughter recorded 171 kills along with 226 digs and 25 ace serves. At 5-9, Gronseth tallied 78 kills, 21 ace blocks and 14 ace serves lastTheyseason.will be counted on to keep the Braves’ offense afloat as the team looks for a new setter following the graduation of Adysen Himley.
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BOLD Warriors coach Baylie Kubesh kept her team’s energy high throughout the match in the 3-0 victory against the ACGC Falcons on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in Grove City.
BY JOE BROWN West Central Tribune OLIVIA — A season removed from making the Section 2A-North championship, the BOLD Warriors are hoping to go even further in 2022. After posting a 22-5 record last fall, BOLD is shifting around some of its pieces to find the right lineup for another deep postseason run. The Warriors’ top returner is junior Delaney Tersteeg. The West Central Conference setter of the year in ‘21, she’ll make the move to the back row to serve as the team’s libero. Tersteeg had 413 set assists, 150 digs and 27 ace serves last season.
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“Delaney has a great court presence,” said third-year head coach Baylie Kubesh. “Her quickness and ability to read on defense will be key to running our back court.”
“Ady has worked hard to develop her offensive game throughout the offseason,” Kubesh said. “Improving her vertical and her overall volleyball IQ will give her an advantage overOnblockers.”Visser,Kubesh added, “Kenzie is a work-horse and has become a key offensive threat for ourBOLD’steam.”season got underway Aug. 30 at Morris/ChokioAlberta. The Warriors’ home opener is on Tuesday, Sept. 6 against Benson.
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Filling in Tersteeg’s former role at setter will be sophomore Layla Pharr. She recorded 304 assists, 72 digs and 36 ace serves. She’ll set up an offense that is looking for firepower following the graduation of outside hitters Leslie Snow and Caylee Weber and right-side hitter Abby“LaylaMeyers.iscoming off a great freshman season,” Kubesh said. “As a sophomore, she has grown into a natural leader and will be who we look to to run ourSenioroffense.”Mari Ryberg is also changing roles. An All-West Central honorable mention at middle blocker last year with 96 kills, 133 digs, 41 ace blocks and 25 ace serves, she’ll move to outside hitter. “Mari is a very versatile and veteran player,” Kubesh said. “Her athleticism will be a key in our team’s success.” Junior Ady Knake shifts from right-side hitter to outside hitter. Also returning at the net is junior Kenzie Visser at middle blocker.
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BOLD’s Delaney Tersteeg scoops up a dig during a West Central Conference match against Benson on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 in Benson.
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CMCS sophomore Lauren Taatjes watches the ball after hitting it toward the YME defense during a Camden Conference match on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at Prinsburg.
CMCS sophomore Lilly Mellema (10) bumps the ball ahead on serve-receive during a Camden Conference match against YME on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at Prinsburg.
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CC Roiseland is a junior libero expected to make bigger contributions thisTwoseason.ninth-graders are expected to play: outside hitter Carrie Mulder and right-side hitter/setter Emmi Braem. Mulder saw some action as an eighth-grader.“Weexpectto be competitive again,” Scott said, noting that the conference again will be difficult, led by MACCRAY, Minneota, Canby and TracyMilroy-Balaton.
Lexi Scott, Class of ‘15, takes over Bluejays’ program
Lexi Scott, one of CMCS’ proud alums from a more-recent generation, hopes to continue that tradition as the Bluejays’ new head coach. Scott is a 2015 graduate of CMCS. She replaces Jill Haan, who retired after last season’s team finished with an 8-7 record in the rugged Camden Conference and 18-10 overall.
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Scott watched from afar as an assistant coach at BOLD. She’s a former University of Sioux Falls player with a degree in exercise science and psychology who works as a physical therapist assistant in Olivia. Scott said that Haan mentioned to her that she was moving to Iowa and was wondering if she might be interested in taking over the program. Her answer was a quick yes. “It’s kind of exciting,” Scott said of being the new head coach. The Bluejays have four seniors: defensive specialist Desi Larson, setter Ava Schneiderman, outside hitter Cora Watson and defensive specialist Angie Morris.
“I think they are all pretty competitive volleyball players,” Scott said of her seniorThereclass.are seven juniors, led by outside hitter Lilly Mellema and middle hitter Lauren Taatjes. Both started last year. Taatjes is 6-foot. Mellema is 5-11. Also expected to contribute is Janessa Erickson, a 6-foot-1 middle hitter seeking her first significant varsity time. Avery Duininck is a junior setter also expected to contribute.
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PRINSBURG — Central Minnesota Christian has a proud volleyball history which includes nine state Class A tournament appearances from 1997 to 2006. Included are state championships in 1998, ‘99 and 2000 and a state runner-up finish in ‘97.
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Setter and co-captain Alaina Holien also is a leader. “She’s huge communication,”on Westin said. “Communication is one of her biggest aspects. She’s always talking.”Katrina Velyan is a middle hitter/middle blocker and one of the taller players on the team.
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CCS’s Kylee Tollefsrud keeps the ball alive during practice on Monday, Aug. 23, 2022 at Willmar.
Lilly Weber is a back row player and defensive specialist. “She’s very good at serving as well,” Westin said. “She’s a very solidKyleeserver.”Tollefsrud is a front row player and right-side hitter. She also has good size. Also on the varsity is junior back row player Anna Lindgren and sophomore outside hitter Gabbie Bollig, Sophie’s sister. “She’s a huge hustler,” Westin said. “She’s definitely a hard worker and willing to learn.”
CCS’s Sophie Bollig waits on the ball for a serve-receive during practice on Monday, Aug. 23, 2022 at Willmar. eager to get started
WILLMAR — As the Community Christian School Eagles embark on the 2022 season, new head coach Rebecca Westin would like you to know a few“Firstthings.isthat we would glorify God on our team,” Westin said, “and that we would play some amazing volleyball.” There are five seniors on the squad. All are hard workers, receptive to learning. Leading the way is Sophie Bollig. She’s a captain and “very, very talented in all aspects of the game of volleyball,” Westin said.
CCS’s Alaina Holien puts up a serve during practice on Monday, Aug. 23, 2022 at Willmar.
Two ninth-graders also will contribute to the varsity: middle hitter Lexi Nelson and setter Grace Strom. Strom will rotate at setter with Holien and also contribute as a right-side hitter.
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“We definitely will come against some tough opponents for sure,” Westin said. Westin is in her second year with the program. She coached the junior high team last year. She looks forward to coaching the varsity team, which she said is loaded with players good attitudes who are eager to learn.
CCS plays in the Christian Athletic League. While all the schools are small, the geography they cover is enormous. Teams playing volleyball are: Cambridge Christian, the Rochester Area Home School Defenders, the South Metro Huskies, Valley Christian School of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, St. Cloud Christian, Faith Christian of Foreston, Immanuel Lutheran of Mankato and Hope Christian Academy of St. Paul Park.
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The Blackjacks have 45 players out, including the junior high team. Interest is high. Gritmacker believes it will help DB be competitive in the years to come.
Gritmacker, a 2013 Westbrook-Walnut Grove graduate, takes over as head coach after five years in the program. She takes over for Andrea Enger. Enger is stepping back because of a young family.
Katherine Dal, left, and Ayiana Hastad (No. 5) put up a block for the Dawson-Boyd volleyball team in a game Oct. 4, 2021.
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“That’s what we hope,” she said.
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The other senior is defensive specialist Sara Larson. Like Seichert, she has a lot of junior varsity experience. Three junior starters return. Leading the way is Ayiana Hastad, a 5-8 middle hitter who has started since ninth grade. Also back is Hayley Anderson, a 5-11 middleAllisonhitter.Estling also is back. She’s a combination outside hitter/defensive specialist/utility player who is scrappy and aggressive, Grimacker said. She’s moving to libero this year.
Chelsie Husby attempts a dig for the DawsonBoyd volleyball team in a match Oct. 4, 2021.
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Madison Selchert is a defensive specialist. She transferred to DB in ninth grade from Lac qui Parle Valley. Gritmacker said “she brings a lot of energy and should help us.”
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“She’s very athletic,” Gritmacker said, noting she also plays basketball and softball. “She’s rough and tough.”
Sophomore Reese Johnson is also back at middle hitter. She’s 5-foot-9.
“She can jump out of her shoes,” Gritmacker said. “She’s a spark-plug forGritmackerus.” expects the team to be improved simply because of its experience. All the Blackjacks’ starters return “except at libero,” she said. The key will be the team’s ability to pass in order to run the offense well.
Aiyana Hastad (No. 5) smacks the ball over the net in a 2021 match for the Dawson-Boyd volleyball team.
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DAWSON — The Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks are focused on improvement after going 6-12 in 2021. They base their hopes on excellent numbers throughout the program and four seniors who have been key performers.Leadingthe way is outside hitter Kate Dahl, a 5-foot-9 outside hitter who has started since eighth grade. “She has a lot of strength and has a big court awareness,” head coach Hailey Gritmacker said. Also back is senior setter Chelsie Husby. She was a full-time starter last season after getting playing time as a sophomore. She’s 5-foot-7.
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After some unusual struggles in 2021, the Fighting Saints are more experienced and have more depth BY TOM ELLIOTT
A key player to watch will be Olivia Noble. The junior setter will be running the offense for the first time on varsity. “Noble is our starting setter this year,” Molenar said. “She has been waiting for her chance out on the court and is already doing some great things.
West Central Tribune KERKHOVEN — After a long run of being toward the top of the Camden Conference, 2021 turned out to be quite different for KerkhovenMurdock-Sunburg.TheFightingSaints wound up going 0-11 in the Camden’s North Division and 7-21 overall. It was a surprise to Joquel Molenar, who is in her 11th season as head“Ourcoach.record was pretty poor last year,” Molenar said. “We were close in a lot of our matches, but we couldn’t finish off a lot of “Ourgames.conference is very tough. I’m looking for us to be a lot better record-wise.”Thereason for optimism is eight seniors, six of whom started. All saw playing time last year. The group includes outside hitters Julia Carlson, Shakira Olson and Katie Klaphake. Middle hitter Taylor Haats, who was an honorable-mention All-Camden pick, was voted the team’s best offensive player. Carlson was voted as having the best team spirit. Also back is senior libero Elsa Gjerde and senior defensive specialist Josie Gerde. Elsa Gjerde was voted the team’s best defensive player. “The girls are looking really strong,” Molenar said. “A few have stepped up into leadership positions and that was needed. Last year, we didn’t have a lot of confidence. This year, we’ll have a little more grit and fire and a little moreAlsodepth.”backis sophomore Savannah Peterson, who was voted as the team’s most improved player. They’ll try to make up for the loss of Grace Collins and Karli Jensen. Collins was a three-year starter at setter. Jensen was a defensive specialist. “I think we’ll surprise a few people this year,” Molenar said. “I think it’ll be a good year.”
“She has great hands, is a consistent setter — already — and is also an offensive threat as well. She is quick and can jump … Look for her to be noticed making an impact immediately out on the court.”
KMS junior Katie Klaphake (9) looks to hit the ball down the line while RCW blockers Alexis Roxberg (12) and Addyson Tanner go for the deflection during a Camden Conference match Thursday at Kerkhoven.
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LQPV’s Paige Meyer gets ready to serve the ball during a Camden Conference match against CMCS on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 at Prinsburg.
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LITCHFIELD — In his 18th year as the head coach of the Dragons, Darin Swenson has eight starters returning to his lineup in ‘22 that won nine of 29 matches in ‘21. Two players to look out for on Litchfield as the season gets underway are seniors Greta Hansen and OliviaHansen,Holmgren.amiddle hitter, tallied 170 kills and 64 digs, leading the Dragons in blocks with 70 in ‘21. Holmgren, a setter, tallied 597 of Litchfield’s 667 assists in ‘21, leading the Dragons with 37 service aces and ranking second with 250 digs. She added 15 blocks and 15 kills in her junior“Gretacampaign.istall,athletic and quick off the ground. Opponents will need to keep track of her along the net,” Swenson said. “Olivia never quits and is extremely competitive… It’s hard to put a ball on the ground anywhere near her.”
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CLARA CITY — Welcome Tory Brouwer as the new coach at MACCRAY. She takes over for Therese Bourne after being a varsity assistant last year. The Wolverines are coming off a good season. There are four starters back from a team that finished 9-3 in the Camden Conference North Division and was 20-8 overall. The Wolverines lost to Canby in the Section 3A playoffs 3-2 after opening the playoffs with a 3-1 victory over Renville County West. Key losses from 2021 include libero Ella Bourne, outside hitter Kylee Kimpling and right-side hitter Gabrielle Randt. This season, they’ll rely on all-stater Sydney Thein, a setter and outside hitter who will be one of the players to watch in the area. She led MACCRAY with 363 kills and “was a consistent back-row defender while also (recording) 342 set assists,” Brouwer said.
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Also back is senior outside hitter Jordan Thein, junior setter Annie Bourne and freshman middle blocker
BrielleJanssenJanssen.isa“successful middle hitter who has expanded her game over the summer and contributed 37 blocks last year,” Brouwer said.
Another player to watch is Lexi Numi. She’s a sophomore middle blocker who “worked hard to develop her game and can play multiple positions,” BrouwerBrouwersaid.describes MACCRAY as “a young team with potential and the ability to improve. (We) lost multiple key players from last year’s team with the chance for new athletes to step up.”
The Wolverines opened the season Aug. 25 at Lakeview, then had a match scheduled for Aug. 30 at Ortonville.In fact, MACCRAY has four straight road matches to start the season, including Sept. 1 at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa and Sept. 8 at Yellow Medicine East before its home-opener Sept. 13 against TracyMilroy-Balaton.Then, it’s two more road matches before the Jaguars again play at home Sept. 20 against Minneota, which finished second in the state in Class A in 2021.
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MACCRAY eighth-grader Brielle Janssen takes a swing at the ball while BBE’s Brooklyn Fischer (7) goes up for a block during a non-conference match on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at Clara City.
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Minnewaska sophomore Dreya Barness recorded nine digs and six kills on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 against the Thunder Hawks in Montevideo.
Minnewaska’s Addy Kath recorded three kills in the 3-0 loss to Montevideo on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 in Montevideo.
Senior-less Lakers ready to surprise
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Minnewaska enters season with seven juniors on the squad BY JOE BROWN West Central Tribune GLENWOOD — Though there isn’t a senior on the roster, the Minnewaska Lakers hope to play beyond their age. Three juniors — Haley Shea, Avery Fier and Dreya Barsness — are back in the starting lineup for the Lakers following a 7-20 campaign in 2021, which included a 2-10 West Central Conference record. Minnewaska has seven juniors on its varsity roster along with two sophomores and an eighth-grader.“Mostofthe team played together on varsity for two or more years,” said Lakers head coach Michele Johnson, “so we will rely on our past experience and leadership.”Sheawillplay at the net as the team’s setter. In her career, she has 670 set assists, 241 digs, 34 kills and 20 ace serves (95.5% serving). Barness is an outside hitter and she returns as the Lakers’ top hitter. She has career totals of 166 kills, 178 digs and 38 aceFierserves.will see time as both a middle hitter and an outside hitter. Her totals include 161 kills, 472 digs and 28 ace serves (95.5% serving). Shea, Barness and Fier all were voted captains for this year. Other juniors on the roster include: middle hitter/ right-side hitter Miaya Guggisberg; and defensive specialists Brookly Meyer, Grace Zenk and Amanda Lorhe. Minnewaska’ first match was Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Benson. The home opener is Thursday, Sept. 1 against BOLD. The Lakers will play in a conference that includes the defending state Class AA champion Sauk Centre Mainstreeters.
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Another senior will be at the net for Montevideo as setter Tenley Epema returns to the lineup.
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In ‘21, Koenen finished with 417 kills, bringing her career total to 681. She also had 175 digs, 63 ace blocks, 22 ace serves and 18 set assists last season. Koenen was also picked Academic All-State. She is committed to play basketball at Division I North Dakota State University next season.
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Tuesday, Sep 6, 2022 Match 7:30 PM Minnewaska Area Montevideo H.S. MHS Gym Thursday, Sep 8, 2022 Match 7:30 PM B.O.L.D. Montevideo H.S. MHS Gym Saturday, Sep 10, 2022 Tournament 9:00 AM Multiple Schools Montevideo H.S. MHS Gym Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022 Match 7:30 PM MontevideoArea/Chokio-AlbertaMorrisH.S.MHS Gym Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022 Match 7:30 PM West Central Area Montevideo High School Thursday, Sep 29, 2022 Match 7:30 PM Sauk Centre Montevideo H.S. MHS Gym Monday, Oct 3, 2022 Match 7:30 PM Paynesville Montevideo H.S. MHS Gym Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 Match 7:30 PM Benson Montevideo High School Monday, Oct 17, 2022 Match 6:00 PM Away vs. Redwood Valley Redwood Valley High School Match 7:30 PM Montevideo B.O.L.D. High School Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 Match 7:30 PM West Central Area B.O.L.D. High School Monday, Oct 17, 2022 Game 6:00 PM Away vs. GFW GFW (Winthrop Campus)
MONTEVIDEO — Spearheaded by one of the area’s top offensive players, the Montevideo Thunder Hawks are ready to climb the West Central Conference standings. Montevideo wrapped up the 2021 season with a 10-15 record, including 5-7 in the West Central.
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The Montevideo Thunder Hawks celebrate after defeating Minnewaska in the first set 25-13 on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 in Montevideo. Matthew Curry / West Central Tribune
Six juniors will help fill roles on the floor: Maren Nelson, Avery Williams, Kiya Blom, Taya Weber, Callie Augeson and Addie Olson. Two sophomores are also vying for playing time in Teagan Epema and Emmie Koenen.
Montevideo junior Avery Koenen tallied 19 kills in the Thunder Hawks’ 3-0 sweep win over Minnewaska on Thursday in Montevideo.
Last year’s 10 wins were the most by the Thunder Hawks since going 15-13 in 2017. That is also the last year that Montevideo posted a winning record. The Thunder Hawks opened the season at home on Tuesday, Aug. 30 against West Central foe Melrose.
Koenen back in
The Thunder Hawks will also have a new coach on the bench this season as John Mader takes over for Ashley Palmer. Mader will have the reigning Most Valuable Player in the West Central Conference in 6-foot-3 senior middle hitter Avery Koenen.
Thursday, Oct 6, 2022 Match 7 PM Home vs. Royalton Paynesville High School
Monday, Oct 3, 2022 Match 7:30 PM Away vs. Montevideo Montevideo High School
PAYNESVILLE — Led by Nicole Humbert, who is entering her 10th season as Paynesville’s head coach, the Bulldogs will look to build on their 5-2 record in the Central Minnesota Conference from the ‘21 season.
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 Match 7 PM Away vs. Osakis Osakis High School
Another key performer to keep eyes on during Paynesville’s season is Flanders, who stands at 5-10. She ranked second on the team in kills (215) and service aces (51), third on the team in digs (219) and tied for third with Tangen in total blocks“Emma(27).has a powerful swing at any position and consistent passing,” Humbert said. “This combination makes her presence felt on the court through her athleticism and volleyball IQ.”
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Paynesville returns four starters, including all-area star Kyleigh Tangen BY MICHAEL LYNE West Central Tribune
Thursday, Sep 1, 2022 Match 7 PM Away vs. Dassel-Cokato Dassel-Cokato High School
Thursday, Sep 22, 2022 Match 7 PM Home vs. Holdingford Paynesville High School
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 Match 7 PM Home vs. Eden Valley-Watkins Paynesville High School
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Paynesville returns four starters — senior outside hitter Kyleigh Tangen and senior libero Emma Stanley and junior outside hitter Emma Flanders and junior middle blocker Maddie Frieler — this season. The four starters helped the Bulldogs to a 22-4-1 overall record in ‘21.
One key loss in Paynesville’s lineup comes at the setter position in Aubrie Spanier. A senior setter in ‘21, Spanier led the Bulldogs with 864 assists, accounting for 88.4% of the team’sTangenassists.isakey player to watch this season. She’s a four-year starter standing at 5-10 and was a member of the 2021 West Central Tribune AllArea volleyball team. She led the team in kills (463) and was second in digs (251), adding 35 service aces and 27 total blocks. She has committed to the University of Sioux Falls, an NCAA Division II program in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
“Kyleigh understands her leadership role on the team,” Humbert said. “She is a positive competitor on the court.”
Stanley, a defensive specialist listed at 5-4, led the Bulldogs with 620 receptions and 254 digs in ‘21, tallying 26 service aces and the second-most assists on the team with 57. Up the middle, Frieler returns for Paynesville. She ranked second on the team with 35 total blocks, recording 28 kills, nine digs and two assists.
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022 Game 7 PM Away vs. New London-Spicer New London-Spicer High School
The Bulldogs began their ‘22 season Aug. 26 at the Howard Lake-WaverlyWinsted Tournament.
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Paynesville junior Kyleigh Tangen attacks the ball from the back row during a Central Minnesota Conference match against BBE on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at Brooten.
Paynesville junior Emma Stanley keeps the ball alive during the first set of a Central Minnesota Conference match against BBE on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at Brooten.
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Experience, talent should lead Bulldogs
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Thursday, Sep 8, 2022 7 PM Home vs. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Paynesville High School Saturday, Sep 10, 2022 Tournament 9 AM Away vs. Multiple Schools Montevideo High School Monday, Sep 12, 2022 Match 7 PM Away vs. Redwood Valley Redwood Valley High School Monday, Sep 19, 2022 Match 7 PM Home vs. Litchfield Paynesville High School
Tuesday, Sep 20, 2022 Match 7 PM Away vs. Eden Valley-Watkins Eden Valley-Watkins High School
RENVILLE — The Renville County West Jaguars are starting with a clean slate in 2022. Most of the talent that took up varsity time in 2021 is gone. “We graduated 10 seniors from last year’s team, so there are many openings in the lineup this year,” said head coach Ricahrd Schrupp, who has a 49-31 career record in three seasons. “This should make for a competitive season as we look to improve on the 13-15 record from lastFiveyear.”starters graduated, including middle blocker Hannah Pharr (275 kills), Alice Hanson (234 kills) and Addison Tanner (691 set assists.
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With 10 seniors graduated, Renville County West will have lots of new faces in the lineup
RCW’s Ellie Wulf (5) goes up for a block against KMS’ Katie Klaphake (9) during a Camden Conference match on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at Kerkhoven.
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One starter is back: Ellie Wulf. She’s a 5-foot-7 senior outside hitter who had 75 kills and 259 digs last season. Wulf is one of two seniors on the roster. The other is Alexis Navarro, a 5-6 defensive specialist. A player to watch is Rachel Jakel. The 5-9 junior outside hitter had 51 kills in limited playing time as a sophomore and will be counted on for bigger things in 2022. She is one of five juniors on the roster, including Hannah Savig (5-3), Laila Ridler (5-8), Emily Lippert (5-7) and Coraley Bryan. Sophomores are Heidi Beckendorf, Johanna Braun (5-8) and Avery Roxberg (6-2). “A strength of this team is we have many different players that can attack the volleyball,” Schrupp said. “A key for us this season will be serve-receive and defense.”TheJaguars opened the season Aug. 30 when it played host to Red Rock Central. RCW opens Camden Conference play Sept. 6 against KerkhovenMurdock-Sunburg in Renville. Then, the Jaguars get one of the Camden powers in Canby on Sept. 8, playing the Lancers on their home court, before heading to the Montevideo Tournament on Sept. 10.
RCW junior Ellie Wulf (5) goes for a cross shot during a Camden Conference match against KMS on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at Kerkhoven.
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VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW 2022 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022 | 23 Tue., Sep 6, 2022 Match 7:30PM KMS Public Schools Renville County West High School Thu., Sep 8, 2022 Match 7:30PM Away vs Canby Canby High School Sat., Sep 10, 2022 Tournament 9:00AM Away vs Multiple Schools Montevideo H S Tue., Sep 13, 2022 Match 7:30PM Yellow Medicine East Renville County West High School Thu., Sep 15, 2022 Game 7:15PM Away vs� Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Tracy Area High School Sat., Sep 17, 2022 Tournament ������������������������������������������������������������9:00PM Multiple Schools Renville County West High School Tue., Sep 20, 2022 Match ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 7:30PM Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Renville County West High School Thu., Sep 22, 2022 Game 7:30PM Away vs Ortonville Ortonville High School Tue., Sep 27, 2022 Match 7:30PM Lakeview Renville County West High School Thu., Sep 29, 2022 Match 7:30PM Lac Qui Parle Valley Renville County West High School Tue., Oct 4, 2022 Meet 7:30PM Central Minnesota Christian Renville County West High School Fri., Oct 7, 2022 Tournament 5:30PM Away vs Multiple Schools Marshall Sat., Oct 8, 2022 Tournament 9:00AM Away vs Multiple Schools Marshall Tue., Oct 11, 2022 Meet ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 7:30PM Away vs� MACCRAY Clara City Fri., Oct 14, 2022 Match ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 7:30PM Away vs� Dawson-Boyd Dawson-Boyd High School Mon., Oct 17, 2022 Game 7:30PM Buffalo Lake-Hector High School Renville County West High School Tue., Oct 18, 2022 Match 7:15PM Away vs Minneota Minneota High School Check the schools website for a updated events list RENVILLE COUNTY WEST SCHOOLS www.rcw.k12.mn.us/ • 320-329-8368 COMMUNITY ELECTRIC communityelectric@communityelectricusa.com BEETSOUTHERN320-329-8317MINNESOTASUGARCOOPERATIVE www.smbsc.com/ • 320-329-8305 STEVE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING www.facebook.com/Steves-Hvac-121680514836475/ 320-329-3663 RCW JAGUARS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2022 Sponsored by Willmar - Clara City Appleton - Dawson $649 footlong eatSubwayfresh.
“As a middle last season, she had a .300 hitting efficiency, which is impressive for a middle,” Peters said of Bones. “She is also aggressive defensively at the net, coming in with 105 ace blocks last season. She is a smart player and finds ways to score for our team.”
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Thursday, Sep 8, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Away vs. MACCRAY MACCRAY East Elementary School
YME’s Ruby Bones looks to tap the ball over the net during a Camden Conference match against CMCS on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at Prinsburg.
Saturday, Sep 17, 2022 Tournament 8:00 AM Away vs. Marshall Marshall Senior High School Monday, Sep 19, 2022 Match 4:30 PM B.O.L.D. YME High School Thursday, Sep 22, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Dawson-Boyd Dawson-Boyd High School
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Canby Canby High School Monday, Oct 10, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Marshall YME High School Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Lakeview Lakeview High School Thursday, Oct 13, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Central Minnesota Christian YME High School Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Montevideo Montevideo High School Schedule sponsored by: WEST CENTRAL TRIBUNE www.wctrib.com
YME Sting Volleyball schedule 2022
Three other seniors are back for the Sting. They include setter Aria Peters, outside hitter Hannah Stark and defensive specialist Kayla Nordaune. Another senior, Gracie Kleven, will look to help YME’s attack as an outside hitter.Inthe back row, junior Kiara Sakry returns at libero. Sakry finished with 247 digs, tops among returning players.
“I believe one of our big strengths will be our team chemistry and experience,” Peters said. “We have a solid group of upperclassmen that have been playing together for many years. Most of our upperclassmen have two-plus years of experience playing at the varsity level.”
The Sting opened the 2022 season on the road against Wabasso on Thursday, Aug. 25. The home opener was Tuesday, Aug. 30 against Paynesville.
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Renville County West YME High School
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022 Match 4:30 PM MACCRAY YME High School Thursday, Sep 29, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Lac qui Parle Valley Lac qui Parle Valley High School Monday, Oct 3, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Away vs. Redwood Valley Redwood Valley High School
“Kiara’s been our starting libero for the past two seasons,” Alexis Peters said. “She has such a calm demeanor in the back row, reads the ball so well and makes those big defensive plays for us. I am excited to see what she will bring to the team this season.”
“With (our team’s) experience at this level, and being able to read the ball so well and knowing what different shots will score for us at the right time is going to be huge for us,” said Alexis Peters.
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YME’s Aria Peters (13) lobs the ball toward the net during a Camden Conference match against CMCS on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at Prinsburg.
YME focused on improving from 10-15 record in ‘21
GRANITE FALLS — With a steady core of players back in the fray, new head coach Alexis Peters hopes to boost the Yellow Medicine East Sting in the highly competitive Camden Conference SouthPetersDivision.takesover for YME from former head coach Alyssa Johnson. In 2021, the Sting went 10-15 overall and 4-7 in the Camden.
Among the top returners is 6-foot senior middle hitter Ruby Bones. She was YME’s team MVP last year while being named All-Camden honorable mention and Academic All-Conference.
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Thursday, Sep 15, 2022 Match 4:30 PM Minneota YME High School
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Sting look to stand tall
