Rocori at Willmar
7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25

There’s quite a race atop the Central Lakes Conference as September’s final week arrives with Willmar and Rocori at 6-0 and set up for a big showdown Thursday night in Willmar. However, Sartell-St. Stephen (6-1) has a shot at joining the discussion with a Tuesday night home match against the Cardinals.

Rocori defeated Sartell in a 3-0 sweep on Sept. 11. The top-hitting duo of senior Morgan Koshiol and junior Abby Templin anchor the Spartans.

Willmar coach Traci Grussing expects a big season from her team, which returned five starters including her daughter, setter Riley Grussing, and top hitters Dani Rosen and Leah Ruter. Her team has lived up to expectations so far.