Top Three Classic Suburban Conference Volleyball Teams Expected to Repeat

Classic Suburban Conference Volleyball Outlook

—The Spartans won four games last year, but three came in conference play. Richfield beat South St. Paul twice and Mahtomedi during the Classic Suburban Conference (CSC) season. They return their top four players from last year.

Hill Murray—The Pioneers are trying to win their fifth conference title in the last six years. They are 27-1 in CSC play the past two years and return the top two leaders in kills. The Pioneers advanced to the Section 4AAA title game last year for the first time in school history

North St. Paul—The Polars went from finishing 4-10 two tears ago to going 12-2 last season.

—The Titans improved by five games in conference play last season after winning the Classic Suburban title in 2008. However, they must replace both players who were named All-Conference.

—Richfield (middle, outside hitter)
January is one of the best athletes in the state. as a sophomore and finished third in the long jump. January won the 300-meter hurdles as a freshman. and was an All-Conference selection in volleyball.

Claire Van Dyk—Hill Murray (outside hitter)

• Van Dyk is a two-time All-CSC selection. She led the conference is kills and was second in digs. Van Dyk helped lead the Pioneers’ basketball team to Class AAA title game last season. She committed to Bryant for volleyball

Jocelyn Youngdahl—Hill Murray (outside hitter)

• Youngdahl was named CSC All-Conference for the second straight year and second in the conference in kills. She committed to Atlantic Sun school Belmont. Youngdahl is a two-time captain.

Sophie Jaskulske—North St. Paul (middle)

• The UW Green Bay commit was third in the conference in kills and was an All-Conference selection last season.

Emily Crew—Tartan (middle hitter)

• Crew was a team captain who led the Titans in kills. She was named All-Conference and is currently playing at Wisconsin-Stout. 

Lisa Loeffler—North St. Paul (middle hitter)

• Loeffler was a four-year letter winner and two-time All-Conference selection. The Athena Award will play basketball at South Dakota this year.

Cassie Bertelsen—North St. Paul (outside hitter)

• Bertelsen was a two-time All-Conference selection who also led the Polars to the state softball tournament.

Hill-Murray—The Pioneers have not lost at home since September 29, 2009 when it lost to .

North St. Paul—The Polars lost only once at home last season, falling to conference champion Hill-Murray.

Hill Murray's Youngdahl.

Hill-Murray: 14-0 26-5   
North St. Paul: 12-2 20-8   
: 10-4 13-15   
: 7-7 12-14   
Mahtomedi: 5-9 12-12   
: 5-9 13-15   
: 3-11 4-20   
South St. Paul: 0-14 3-21   

Hill-Murray—Lost in Section 4AAA title game to East Ridge 3-2

North St. Paul—Lost in 4AAAA quarterfinals to East Ridge 3-0