Gophers Still #9; Meierotto's National Award

#2 posting 8.28.2007
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POLL
The Gophers remain #9 in the latest national poll. Also the Gopher site has a review of the Alumni game on Sunday.

WEEKLY AWARDS
Whitney Meierotto, Concordia St. Paul, was named national player of the week by the AVCA.

The North Central Conference has issued their first weekly award winners. From UM Duluth Katie Ganglehoff picked up the setter honor and Crystal Hoffrogge won the defensive honor.
Carlie Christensen of UN Omaha won the offensive award.

PREVIEW
St. Olaf has a preview of their season.

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North Central Picks,

#1 posting 8.16.2007
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NORTH CENTRAL CRYSTAL BALL
UM Duluth has been tapped for the fourth consecutive year to take the North Central title.

MORE GOPHER MEDIA
The Minnesota Gopher media day is covered in depth on the Gopher volleyball site with Coach Hebert's answering questions from the media. Also Kelly Roysland is interviewed by Rachel Hartmann.

HIGH SCHOOL PRACTICE UPDATES
Hutchinson had to practice away from school due to a power outage. From the Hutchinson Leader.

RECORD ACES
Stewartville's Laura Hoover (2006) holds the state record for career ace serves according to the State High School League with 266 aces. From the Rochester Post Bulletin.

BREAST CANCER BATTLE
Former Central Christian volleyball player Jenny (Huisinga) Norbie five years ago was diagnosed with breast cancer. This story from the West Central Tribune talks about her fight with the disease and her positive outlook. A benefit will be held to help with bills.

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