Volleyball: ACGC Falcons ready with a change at the top
Aug. 28—GROVE CITY — Jillian Korpi has served as a co-head coach for the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City volleyball team for the past two seasons. But this year, she is at the helm by herself. Korpi, who split head coaching duties with Micah Tolzin the past two years, is the lone leader for the Falcons, who were 4-3 in the Central Minnesota Conference and 12-13 overall last season. "Although the ...
Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City volleyball team head coach Jillian Korpi has made a significant change for the upcoming season. This year, she will be the sole head coach for the Falcons, following two years of co-head coaching with Micah Tolzin. Last year, the team finished with a 4-3 record in the Central Minnesota Conference and 12-13 overall.
Several returning starters are ready to step back onto the court for the new season. Kenlie Blom, an All-Area Honorable Mention and All-Central Minnesota First Team selection, led the team with 254 digs and 222 kills. Senior setter Avary Bierwerth, an All-Central Minnesota Second Team pick, contributed 565 assists and 165 digs. Junior outside hitter Kelsie Blom, another All-Central Minnesota Second Team selection, added 252 digs and 133 kills.
Junior middle blocker Makenna Skindelien, who also earned All-Central Minnesota Second Team honors, posted 80 kills and 55 blocks.
Other players expected to play substantial roles include Malia Rosenquist, Ailey Elton, Paityn Drange-Leyendecker, Audri Palmer, Libby Johnson, and Jayden Johnson. Jayden Johnson, a sophomore middle blocker, saw action last season and could be a key contributor this year. Korpi expressed her excitement about working with this group of girls who have put in the hard work needed to succeed.
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