Shakopee at Southwest Christian
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30

Shakopee returns seven letterwinners, helping solidify the No. 7 spot in the Class 3A coaches' preseason rankings. Among those returning are 6-foot-1 middle hitter Anna Blaschko (230 kills) and libero Sydni Tran, who each set a school record last season: Blaschko in blocks (105) and Tran in digs (494). The seniors were all-South Suburban Conference selections a year ago, along with senior outside hitter Rachel Kilkelly (302 kills, 295 digs). 

Bringing back 11 letterwinners, Southwest Christian kicked off the season against perennial power Rosemount and bowed out in straight sets (25-22, 25-14, 25-16).

The Stars look to senior setter Megan O’Brien (126 digs, 796 assists) and senior outside hitter Hana VanderGalien (205 kills, 228 digs) to get back on track versus the Sabers.