Rush City's McKenna Garr serves during the 2023 Class 2A volleyball tournament. Garr has led the Tigers into their third consecutive appearance at state. The future Gopher libero has 1,680 career digs and 284 service aces and, this year, she helped the Tigers (28-3) to another Section 7 title. (Cheryl A. Myers, Special to the Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

2024 MN high school state tournament

Here are seven difference makers to keep an eye on as their teams look to advance to Saturday's championship matches.

Hayden Reeder, Anoka

Kaelyn Bjorklund, Lakeville South

Mya Foslien, West Central

Kyla Hellickson, Fillmore Central

McKenna Garr, Rush City

Jaelyn LaPlante, Chatfield

Ellery Ehresmann, Albany

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