River Valley 6, Redwood 1
Singles:
- Taylor Berkner (River Valley) def. Lily DeBlieck (Redwood Valley) 6-2, 6-1
- Brissa Hernandez (River Valley) def. Kaelynn Welsh (Redwood Valley) 6-0, 6-1
- Grace Blare (Redwood Valley) def. Jillian Mays (River Valley) 6-2, 6-2
- Selene Krohnfeldt (River Valley) def. Eloise Brozek (Redwood Valley) 6-2, 6-3
Doubles:
- Dani Junker/Chloe Okerman (River Valley) def. Julia Lang/Aubree Keehl (Redwood Valley) 6-1, 2-6, 10-6
- Delaney Rex/Morgan Arsndorf (River Valley) def. Kiki Goodthunder/Yazmin Nunez (Redwood Valley) 6-3, 6-4
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Alisyn Danielson/Bronwyn Sorenson (River Valley) def. Emma Lindsmeier/Harper Helgeson (Redwood Valley) 6-1, 6-2
Coach Comment:
It was a competitive matchup against Redwood, and I’m proud of how our team performed. Taylor Berkner, Brissa Hernandez, and Selene Krohnfeldt all secured solid wins at 1st, 2nd, and 4th singles, respectively, showcasing their skill and focus. Our 1st doubles team of Dani Junker and Chloe Okerman played their best match of the season, overcoming a tough Redwood Valley duo in a hard-fought battle. Additionally, our 2nd doubles team of Delaney Rex and Morgan Arsndorf, along with our 3rd doubles team of Alisyn Danielson and Bronwyn Sorenson, earned impressive victories while being paired with new partners, demonstrating great adaptability and resilience. A special mention goes to Reagan Moody and Tori Matter, who performed exceptionally well in a win at the top exhibition spot.
Taylor Berkner and Brissa Hernandez finished in first place overall in the Worthington Doubles Tournament which was played August 24th.
River Valley 6, Worthington 1
Singles:
- Taylor Berkner (River Valley) def. Chloe Martinez (Worthington) 6-0, 6-1
- Brissa Hernandez (River Valley) def. Sadie Nickel (Worthington) 6-0, 6-0
- Jillian Mays (River Valley) def. Eleanor Teerink (Worthington) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
- Selene Krohnfeldt (River Valley) def. Makayla Phouangphet (Worthington) 6-3, 6-2
Doubles:
- Chloe Okerman/Dani Junker (River Valley) def. Ashley Esparza/Tiana Garcia (Worthington) 6-2, 6-3
- Bronwyn Sorenson/Delaney Rex (River Valley) def. Angie Dailey/Cassie Schulz (Worthington) 3-6, 6-2, 6-4
- Emma Hietbrink/Kah Blu Moo (Worthington) def. Alisyn Danielson/Morgan Arsndorf (River Valley) 6-1, 6-3
Coach Comment: This was a great team win for River Valley. Jillian Mays had an impressive three-set battle at 3rd singles, and our 2nd doubles team of Delaney Rex and Bronwyn Sorenson showed incredible resilience in their 3-set victory. Our 1st doubles team of Chloe Okerman and Dani Junker had their best match of the season, showcasing their growth and improved teamwork and communication. A special shoutout to Selene Krohnfeldt for earning her first varsity singles win after playing doubles last year. At the top of the singles lineup, Taylor Berkner and Brissa Hernandez handled their business with decisive victories. It was a great all-around effort from the team.
Belle Plaine 5, River Valley 2
Singles:
- Taylor Berkner (River Valley) def. Lydia Sparby (Belle Plaine) 6-2, 6-2
- Brissa Hernandez (River Valley) def. Kayla Streich (Belle Plaine) 6-1, 6-3
- Nina Messer (Belle Plaine) def. Jillian Mays (River Valley) 6-2, 6-4
- Olivia Walter (Belle Plaine) def. Selene Krohnfeldt (River Valley) 6-0, 6-0
Doubles:
- Alyssa Schumacher/Sophia Kruschke (Belle Plaine) def. Chloe Okerman/Dani Junker (River Valley) 6-3, 6-2
- Olivia Endres/Ella Thorstad (Belle Plaine) def. Delaney Rex/Bronwyn Sorenson (River Valley) 6-3, 6-0
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Josephine Voigt/Taylor Menke (Belle Plaine) def. Morgan Arsndorf/Alisyn Danielson (River Valley) 6-0, 6-1
Coach Comment: I’m really proud of the way our team competed today. Taylor Berkner and Brissa Hernandez secured solid wins at the top of our singles lineup, showcasing their skills and determination. Jillian Mays also put up a strong fight, overcoming a tough first set to make it a close second set at 3rd singles. Across the board, our varsity lineup showed significant improvement from our first match of the year, which is a great sign as we move forward. I’m also excited about our Junior Varsity team’s debut—they performed very well, giving us a great outlook on the future of this team.
August 29th
at St. Mary’s
August 27th
at Sleepy Eye
Sleepy Eye 3 Mankato Loyola 1
25-17, 25-22, 21-25, 25-13
Sam Price had 12 kills, 8 digs and 2 aces
Jaelynn Schauman had 6 kills and 2 blocks
Paige Haala had 5 kills, 8 digs and 3 aces
Nora Coulson had 13 digs and 3 aces
Hannah Meyer had 17 set assists, 9 digs and 2 aces
Sleepy Eye hosts Cedar Mountain on 9/5
August 27th
at MVL
25-14
26-17
25-15
Morgan Mathiowetz 18 Kills
Reese Hoffmann 13 kills
Josie Helget 30 set assists
Brynne Ibberson 23 set assists
August 22nd
at Sleepy Eye
Sleepy Eye 3 MLGHECT 1
25-21, 25-23, 19-25, 25-21
Sam Price led with 14 kills, 4 blocks and 8 digs
Paige Haala had 11 kills, 16 digs and 2 blocks
Hannah Meyer had 26 set assists, 4 aces and 4 kills
Sleepy Eye plays Tuesday home vs Mankato Loyola
August 22nd
at Sleepy Eye
Fairmont 6, River Valley 1
Singles:
- Taylor Berkner (River Valley) def. Emelia Klanderud (Fairmont) 6-2, 6-4, 10-7
- Alison Slama (Fairmont) def. Brissa Hernandez (River Valley) 6-2, 6-1
- Madisyn Peyman (Fairmont) def. Jillian Mays (River Valley) 6-3, 6-2
- Ella Wubbena (Fairmont) def. Selene Krohnfeldt (River Valley) 6-1, 6-0
Doubles:
- Claire Brockman/Carly Gustafson (Fairmont) def. Chloe Okerman/Dani Junker (River Valley) 6-0, 6-4
- Madysen Tonne/Cailwyn Jobe (Fairmont) def. Delaney Rex/Bronwyn Sorenson (River Valley) 6-1, 6-0
- Ivy Schomberg/Samantha Thatcher (Fairmont) def. Alisyn Danielson/Morgan Arsndorf (River Valley) 6-1, 6-0
Coach Comments: Our team faced some tough competition against Fairmont, but I’m incredibly proud of Taylor Berkner for her outstanding performance. She showed great resilience, winning her match in a thrilling tiebreaker. Brissa Hernandez also played well in a loss against Alison Slama, who I expect to be one of the top singles players in our section for years to come. Jillian Mays and our first doubles team of Chloe Okerman and Dani Junker fought hard in their matches, showing determination despite the losses. We experienced some ‘first match nerves,’ but I’m confident we can shake them off as we head into the Worthington tournament this weekend.
August 22nd
at St. Mary’s
25-22, 22-25, 25-15, 25-23
Morgan Mathiowetz 12 kills and 16 digs
Reese Hoffmann 11 kills 15 digs
Amelia Schwartz 6 kills
Josie Helget 21 set assists
Brynne Ibberson 19 set assists
Natalie Fischer 10 digs
