Brandon-Evansville has lost only one set in Section 6A volleyball play this season. In Monday night's sweep over the West Central Area Knights, the Chargers took care of business. However, they showed that any team could be competitive if they don't stay focused from start to finish.
Expectations add extra pressure, but it wasn't an issue for the Alexandria girls soccer team on Tuesday night. The Section 8A-North's second seed beat Pelican Rapids 10-0 on their home turf in the first round of the section tournament to advance to the quarterfinals.
The Brandon-Evansville volleyball team started the season exactly how it wanted to by picking up two wins over rival schools. After a season-opening win over Underwood last Thursday, the Chargers swept the Parkers Prairie Panthers on Monday night.
During the West Central Area-Ashby football team's 4-0 start last season, they won with the big numbers the offense put on the scoreboard. But after finishing the year 6-4 record a second-round Section 6AA exit, the defense took the necessary steps forward to solidify the Knight's status as a contender.
The Brandon-Evansville volleyball team, like many high school volleyball and football teams in Minnesota, spent the beginning of fall asking, “Why are we the ones left out?”
School facilities cannot exceed 25% of total capacity, and spectators must have advanced reservations or tickets. Walking up and purchasing tickets impromptu will not be allowed.
The Minnesota State High School League on Monday reviewed its earlier decision to not allow volleyball and football to be played this fall. Now, both sports will happen this fall.
