Champlin Park vs. Prior Lake
7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29

Seven returning letter-winners from last year’s 26-8 squad give Champlin Park a preseason ranking of No. 8 in Class 3A. The Rebels are led by PrepVolleyball.com’s 2014 National Sophomore of the year and Wisconsin commit Sydney Hilley. The junior outside hitter was absolutely dominant last season, totaling 532 kills, 350 digs and 525 assists. 

Senior outside hitter/middle hitter and a Northwest Suburban all-conference selection Jenae Alderson had 344 kills and 90 blocks last year, and teams with Hilley to give the Rebels an imposing front line. 

No. 1-3A Prior Lake lost just four players from last season’s 27-3 team. The Lakers return 6-foot-2 senior outside hitter and 2014 all-state selection Lara Schultz, along with a pair of South Suburban all-conference honorees in senior outside hitters Ella Francis (278 kills) and Olivia Spanton (171 kills, 227 digs). 

Sophomore outside hitter C.C. McGraw (141 kills, 279 digs) and junior setter Ellie Veldman (423 assists) give Prior Lake two more weapons on the floor.