BEST OF THE LOCALS
Staff writer Jim Paulsen selected 15 metro teams and 20 metro individuals who stand out.
(Seniors unless noted)
Hitters/blockers
• Sophia Anderson, New Prague
• Kira Fallert, Concordia Academy
• Skylar Gray, Maple Grove, jr.
• Elizabeth Helmich, Wayzata
• Sami Hilley, Champlin Park
• Sophie Jesewitz, Wayzata, jr.
• Christine Jurgens, Eagan
• Ava Moes, Lakeville South, jr.
• Cianna Selbitschka, North Branch
• Olivia Tjernagel, Mayer Lutheran
• Maddie Whittington, Stillwater
• Kali Wolf, Waconia
Setters
• Olivia Johnson, Wayzata
• Kennedi Orr, Eagan, jr.
• Molly Schultz, Rockford
• Jasmine Weideman, Lakeville South, jr.
Defensive specialists/libero
• Taylor Quan, Osseo
• Emma Torstenson, Northfield
• Makenna Vacek, New Prague
• Halle Wolfe, Lakeville North
Class 3A
1. Eagan
2. Wayzata
3. Lakeville South
4. Lakeville North
5. Northfield
6. Champlin Park
7. Stillwater
8. Shakopee
9. St. Michael-Albertville
10. East Ridge
Others: New Prague, Minnetonka, Hopkins
Classes 2A & 1A
1. North Branch (2A)
2. Concordia Academy (2A)
3. Mayer Lutheran (1A)
4. Southwest Christian (2A)
5. Belle Plaine (2A)
The Wild’s Brock Faber played in the 2022 Games in Beijing when he was still at the University of Minnesota and NHL players stayed at home. In 2026, he’s back.
