Delano at Shakopee
7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 28

Wright County all-conference selection Tori Hanson (215 kills, 300 digs) is the all-around contributor for Class 3A Delano. The junior outside hitter will lead the Tigers' transition from Section 2 to Section 5, which includes Wazyata (No. 10) and Champlin Park (No. 8).

Even with the stiff competition, don’t underestimate Delano. Coach Rebecca Rue has posted a 202-49 record and five state tournament appearances in nine years.  

Freshman phenom Rachel Kilkelly is back at outside hitter for No. 9-3A Shakopee. Kilkelly (177 kills, 227 digs) was named South Suburban all-conference honorable mention as an eighth-grader and should produce again for the Sabers.

Junior middle hitter Amber Blaschko (138 kills, 62 blocks) provides stability, while junior defensive specialist/libero Sydni Tran (304 digs) and senior middle hitter Lexi Haider (114 kills) are three-year starters.