Stillwater aims to upend defending Class 3A champion Eagan, which was chosen as the preseason favorite by the coaches' association. Photo by Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine
With a deep returning lineup accustomed to winning, it was no surprise Eagan was picked as the unanimous preseason No. 1 team in Class 3A by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association. After all, the Wildcats have advanced to four straight Class 3A state championship matches, winning three times—including the past two.
The Wildcats have done nothing to dispel the high expectations through the first two weeks of the regular season.
The question now is whether anyone can challenge Eagan's dominance. One of the top contenders hosts the Wildcats this Tuesday night, as Stillwater hopes to be the first to hang a loss on Eagan.
The matchup between these two Class 3A heavyweights makes a fine choice as MN Volleyball Hub's Top Game of the Week.
Top Games of the Week
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Spotlight Games
Anya Schmidt records nine service aces as Rogers defeats Andover in three sets
- By Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine 10/04/2022, 9:30pm CDT
Tourney bound! Lakeville South claims Class 3A, Section 1 title over rival Lakeville North
- By Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine 11/03/2018, 10:00am CDT
Watertown-Mayer dispatches Totino-Grace in Class 2A, Section 5 finale to return to state tournament
- By Dominic Davis, SportsEngine 11/03/2018, 6:00am CDT
Eagan devours East Ridge (again) to win Class 3A, Section 3 crown
- By Luke Hanlon, SportsEngine 11/02/2018, 3:00pm CDT
Prior Lake survives Eden Prairie, advances to state tournament
- By Ricky Campbell, SportsEngine 11/04/2017, 10:15am CDT
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