Buffalo at Delano
7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25

It’s a shame these two Wright County area schools haven’t been in the same conference, as they’d certainly create an instant rivalry. Buffalo has been the bigger school throughout its history, although Delano is growing fast — both in enrollment and athletic success.

The Tigers will have the target on them this year after bullying past all comers in the Section 2AAA tournament and finishing second in the state to Eagan. Delano graduated top hitter Shelby Seurer, but returns nearly everyone else including middle Alex Wittinger, setter Kristin Kreklow and hitters Bria Barfnecht and Tori Hanson.

Buffalo also lost its big hitter in Kansas State-bound Kylee Zumach. Look for plenty of sets from Sammy Johnson to Hannah Daniel instead for the Bison.