Lakeville South celebrated a Class 3A, Section 1 championship victory over rival Lakeville North last year. The Cougars might pose another stiff challenge in this year's section tournament. Photo by Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine
We task our reporters with identifying several intriguing games throughout the state to assemble our Top Games of the Week. The matchups are presented in no particular order, and when there are additional games we want to highlight, we’ll include them with brief notes.
Bloomington Jefferson vs. Eden Prairie, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10. Bloomington Jefferson (9-4, 1-0) handed Eden Prairie (8-1, 1-0) its lone loss of the season on Aug. 31. The Eagles, who won just seven games last season, already have eight victories this year, including a five-set victory over No. 2-3A Lakeville South on Sept. 3.
Kenyon-Wanamingo vs. Kasson-Mantorville, 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10. No. 1-1A Kenyon-Wanamingo (3-0, 1-0) collides with No. 5-2A Kasson-Mantorville (6-2, 1-0) in a clash between two of southeastern Minnesota’s powerhouse volleyball programs. The last time these Hiawatha Valley League rivals met, the KoMets won 3-1 last fall.
The MN Volleyball Hub poll is only for entertainment purposes.