Week One Key Performers from Around the State
The high school volleyball season officially began with a couple of days of competition on Thursday and Friday August 22-23. Several early-season matches provided some great drama with many of the of the stars making an immediate impact for their…
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Continue ReadingThe high school volleyball season officially began with a couple of days of competition on Thursday and Friday August 22-23. Several early-season matches provided some great drama with many of the of the stars making an immediate impact for their respective teams. Here is some information from one of the week’s key matchups as well as a list of other great performances from last week:
MARSHALL vs. WILLMAR
This match provided a lot of excitement as the Cardinals came up just short against the juggernaut that is Marshall. The match went the distance in favor of the Tigers as they made a comeback to claim the victory. Set scores were 25-20, 20-25, 25-14, 25-23, 15-12. Several great performances highlighted this marathon contest including:
Key Performances: Marshall found great balance in their offense with great contributions from various positions. Jordyn Hilgemann, a talented and versatile athlete led the effort with 10 kills and 24 digs. The highly touted Paige Andries Paige Andries 6'1" | S Marshall | 2020 State MN contributed 9 kills and 2 blocks, while Logan Sherman Logan Sherman 6'1" | MB Marshall | 2020 State MN terminated 16 kills. The terrific libero skills of Mia Schnaible Mia Schnaible 5'6" | MB Marshall | 2020 State MN were on display as she collected 35 digs to help keep the Cardinals’ offense at bay. For Willmar, some offensive questions were answered this early in the season as three athletes reached double-digit kills and have solidified themselves as athletes to keep watching as the season moves forward. The athleticism of Bailey Olson Bailey Olson 5'10" | OH Willmar | 2021 State MN produced 19 kills for Willmar as she was joined by teammates Sophie Kobienia Sophie Kobienia 6'0" | RS Willmar | 2021 State MN (14 kills) and Sydney Schnichels Sydney Schnichels 6'4" | OH Wilmar | 2023 State #19 Nation MN (12 kills) in reaching double-digits. With defense as a strength for Willmar, two athletes, Olson and Abby Stark Abby Stark 5'7" | DS/L Willmar | 2021 State MN , picked up 17 digs each. Kobienia and Madelyn Gregory Madelyn Gregory 5'11" | OH Willmar | 2021 State MN each added six blocks.
Week 1 Stars
- Jennifer Albrecht (Houston): 13 kills, 6 digs, 4 blocks; Houston defeated Lyle/Pacelli 3-1
- Kennedy Barrett (Hermantown): 35 assists; Hermantown defeated Duluth Marshall 3-0
- Olivia Christensen (Lyle/Pacelli): 18 kills, 11 digs, 8 blocks; Houston defeated Lyle/Pacelli 3-1
- Emma Goss Emma Goss 5'11" | MB Rochester Mayo | 2020 State MN (Rochester Mayo): 10 kills; Rochester May defeated Cambridge Isanti 3-0
- Hailey Jennings (Caledonia): 42 assists; Caledonia defeated Winona 3-2
- Lida King Lida King 6'1" | S Northfield | 2020 State MN (Northfield): 40 assists; Northfield defeated Farmington 3-0
- Lydia Lange Lydia Lange 6'2" | OH Caledonia | 2020 State MN (Caledonia): 18 kills; caledonia defeated Winona 3-2
- Kenidi McCabe Kenidi McCabe 5'4" | S Mabel-Canton | 2021 State MN (Mabel-Canton): 24 assists, 10 digs, 5 aces, 4 digs; Mabel-Canton defeated LeRoy-Ostrander 3-0
- Lola Pilon Lola Pilon 5'10" | OH Mounds Park | 2023 State MN (Mounds Park Academy): 13 kills and 12 digs; Chaska defeated Mounds Park Academy 3-1
- Lindsey Rout (St. Charles): 13 kills, 24 digs; St. Charles defeated Zumbrota-Mazeppa 3-2
- Cianna Selbitschka Cianna Selbitschka 5'10" | OH North Branch | 2020 State #1 Nation MN (North Branch): 18 kills; North Branch defeated Moorhead 3-1
- Kandace Sikkink (Fillmore Central): 17 kills, 16 assists, 15 digs; Fillmore Central defeated Hayfield 3-2
- Maryx Young (Hayfield): 35 assists, 23 digs; Fillmore Central defeated Hayfield 3-2
- Haley Wambach (Hermantown): 14 kills; Hermantown defeated Duluth Marshall 3-0