Eden Prairie volleyball gets first win with sweep of Hopkins

Freshman middle hitter Olivia Krebs (15) spikes the ball during Eden Prairie’s Sept. 4 match against Hopkins. Photo by Jeremy Peyer

Eden Prairie girls volleyball picked up its first victory of the season Thursday night, sweeping visiting Hopkins 25-18, 25-15, 25-19 in a Lake Conference matchup.

Senior libero Avery Jensen (2) during Eden Prairie’s match against Hopkins on Thursday, Sept. 4.

The Eagles controlled all three sets against the Royals, improving to 1-3.

Before the match, a ceremony honored 2013 EPHS graduate Sarah Wilhite Parsons, a Team USA volleyball player and part of Eden Prairie Schools’ inaugural Hall of Fame class. The class includes 20 alumni, staff and community members who will be formally recognized Oct. 4 at the district’s first Eagle Excellence Showcase at the new Valley View Campus.

Eden Prairie is in its second season under co-head coaches Arika Stottler and Stephanie Chapek.

The Eagles will try to build on Thursday’s momentum when they travel to face Maple Grove tonight at 7 p.m. It will be the first meeting between the teams since Maple Grove joined the Lake Conference this season.

Co-head coaches Steph Chapek (left) and Arika Stottler address the Eden Prairie team during a timeout.

Senior captain and middle hitter Hailey Laffond (13) records a kill during Eden Prairie’s win over Hopkins on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Senior captain and outside hitter Finley Lane (6) scores a point during Eden Prairie’s match against Hopkins on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Seniors Britney Hollerud (10) and Anna Schultz (7) play during Eden Prairie’s match against Hopkins on Thursday, Sept. 4. Photos by Jeremy Peyer

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