Maple Lake vs. Mayer Lutheran
7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26

The similarities between these two defending state champions is uncanny.

Maple Lake continued its run to a perfect regular season, winning the Class 2A division of the Class A/AA Showcase at Midwest Volleyball Warehouse in Burnsville last weekend. The Irish defeated No. 4-2A Southwest Christian in straight sets in the final, 25-20, 25-13.

Senior outside hitter Linsey Rachel was named the tournament’s MVP, while senior setter Amber Klug also earned all-tournament honors. Both were key parts of last year’s state championship team, earning first team all-state honors.

Mayer Lutheran matched its Tuesday night counterpart with a championship in the Class 1A division at Burnsville last Saturday, sweeping No. 2-1A Tracy-Milroy-Balaton in the title match.

Senior outside hitter Sophia Heuer earned tournament MVP honors, while senior setter Maddy Hucky also was named to the all-tournament team. Hucky was an all-state first-team selection last year, while Heuer was honorable mention all-state.