Card volleyball team takes on Rocori in key CLC matchup

If ever there was a dominant team in a conference, it would have to be the Alexandria Cardinal volleyball squad.

The Cards' history in the Central Lakes Conference is nothing short of spectacular, having won or shared the title in 24 of the 33 years that the CLC has been in existence, including a string of 16 straight from 1987 to 2002.

Tonight’s game at home with Rocori will pit the Cardinals against Class AA’s No. 9 ranked team.

The Spartans are 16-1 this year, having won their last 12 in a row, including tournament play. Their last loss was to Buffalo on September second in a marathon five-set match.

Both teams come into tonight’s match undefeated in conference play and tonight’s match, in essence, is for the CLC title.

Action tonight begins at 7 p.m.

CARDINAL NATION NIGHT

Tonight’s game against Rocori has been designated “Cardinal Nation” night. Those who wear their Cardinal Nation T-shirt to the game will receive a free box of popcorn.

CENTRAL LAKES CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS

1977 – Tech

1978 – Apollo/ Tech/Cambridge

1979 – Alexandria

1980 – Alexandria/Apollo

1981 – Brainerd

1982 – Tech/Elk River

1983 – Alexandria

1984 – Willmar

1985 – Alexandria/Willmar

1986 – Willmar/Little Falls

1987 – Little Falls/Willmar/ Alexandria

1988 – Alexandria

1989 – Alexandria

1990 – Alexandria/Willmar

1991 – Alexandria

1992 – Alexandria

1993 – Alexandria

1994 – Alexandria

1995 – Alexandria

1996 – Alexandria

1997 – Alexandria

1998 – Alexandria

1999 – Alexandria

2000 – Alexandria

2001 – Alexandria

2002 – Alexandria

2003 – Rocori

2004 – Willmar

2005 – Alexandria/Willmar

2006 – Sauk Rapids-Rice

2007 – Alexandria/Rocori

2008 – Alexandria

2009 - Alexandria

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