The best hitters and blockers
Five of the state's best high school volleyball hitters and five of the top blockers, according to Star Tribune high school sports writer Jim Paulsen:
HITTERSBlockers
Cianna Selbitschka, Erin Lamb, North BranchStewartville
Elizabeth Helmich, Kendall Kemp, WayzataEagan
Ava Moes, Olivia Tjernagel, Lakeville SouthMayer Lutheran
Sophia Andersen, Emily Torborg, New PragueLakeville South
Kira Fallert, Maddie Whittington, Concordia AcademyStillwater
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