Hopkins at Edina
7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11

Edina never has advanced to the state volleyball tournament and generally has been looking up at the rest of the powerful Lake Conference over the years. That could be changing under coach Stephanie Chapek, and Thursday’s home match against No. 4-3A Hopkins would be a good test for the Hornets. Led by three college-bound players — senior middle Grace Bettenga (North Dakota), senior outside hitter Jordan Thompson (Cincinnati) and junior outside hitter Natalie Haben (Purdue) — Edina is looking to improve on last year’s 16 victories. Through eight matches, the Hornets are on the same pace, however, and now enter the tough Lake Conference slate.