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Top Games: Bloomington Jefferson, Chaska square off for Metro West title

By Peter Odney, SportsEngine, 10/17/16, 3:15PM CDT

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Oct. 18: The Jaguars can end the Hawks' two-year reign as league champs with a victory in the regular-season finale.


Bloomington Jefferson's Katie Koch cheers on her teammates during the deciding 5th set against Chaska Tuesday night. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine


Bloomington Jefferson's Katie Koch winds up for a spike against Chaska October 18th. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine.

Bloomington Jefferson (19-4, 6-0) has been unbeatable in Metro West Conference play this season, winning six conference games without losing a single set. 

The Jaguars, ranked No. 12 in the Class 3A coaches’ poll, possess a triple-threat offense that has three players with more than 175 kills this season.

Senior outside hitter Danielle Schrank (182 kills) is the pace-setter, followed by senior setter Katie Koch (177 kills, 358 assists) and senior right side hitter Lauren Wallace (175 kills). 

What the Jaguars don't have going for them is history; they have not won a set in league games against a Chaska team that was dominated since joining the Metro West before the start of the 2014 season.

The Hawks have won the last two league crowns and are in the hunt again despite a down year. Chaska is 9-12 overall but 6-0 in conference play and can continue its reign in the Metro West with a victory on Tuesday.

The stage set for showdown between the Jaguars and the Hawks, and their match Tuesday is a perfect pick for the Top Game of the Week.

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Chaska's Mikayla Johnson attempts a dig from a Bloomington Jefferson spike during action October 18th at Chaska High School. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine.


Chaska Hawk team captain Makenzie Bachmann greeting Bloomington Jefferson players before their match. Photo by Korey McDermott, SportsEngine

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