Volleyball takes 2nd at Eastview; ready for Sections

New Prague’s Kate Seymour (4) and Chessa Devine (9) go up for a block during the Trojans’ win over Orono Monday, Oct. 7. (Chuck Kajer photo)

The New Prague Trojans defeated Orono in a Wright County Conference volleyball match Monday, Oct. 7, then won four of five matches to place second at the Eastview Invitational Tournament, held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12.

The Trojans (20-7, 3-1 WCC East) were scheduled to conclude their regular season Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Delano, after this edition of The New Prague Times went to press. The Section 2AAA tournament begins Wednesday, Oct. 23, with first round matches. New Prague will likely earn a top four seed in the Section 2AAA tournament, meaning a first round bye, and host a quarterfinal match on Friday, Oct. 25. Pairings will be announced this weekend and will be posted onlineat newpraguetimes. com once they are announced.

Trojans 3, Spartans 0 New Prague swept Orono in a senior night game, 25- 14, 25-14, 25-6 Monday, Oct. 7.

"It was a great overall effort from all our players for a nice team win," Coach Angie Andersen said. "It was great to see all the seniors make a ton of positive plays over the course of the match."

Sophia Andersen had 12 kills and Dani Friedges seven to lead the Trojans. Sophia Pexa went on a great service run in the last set to bring home the win.

"This group of seniors is going to be missed for their big impact on the varsity squad the past few seasons but also their impact on our program. They are a fun group with high work ethic and goals and are a great group of people who will do great things in their future endeavors beyond high school."

Eastview Tournament The Trojans had set a goal of making it to the championship match for a potential third match against Shakopee, and that is just what they got, winning their....

To see more on this story pick up the October 17, 2019 print edition of The New Prague Times. 

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