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LAKEVILLE -- The Minneota volleyball team finished seventh out of 16 teams at the Milan Mader Volleyball Tournament, hosted by Lakeville North High School, after going 2-2 over the weekend.
The Vikings improved their overall record to 21-4 while remaining unbeaten in conference play at 8-0.
Minneota opened the tournament with a straight-set victory over Chanhassen, winning 25-23 and 25-22. Leah Coequyt and Eden Meagher led the offense with eight kills apiece, while Jaylyn Coequyt added seven.
Sophie Gillund paced the Vikings with 18 assists, followed by Libby Sussner with 10. Autum Anderson recorded eight digs, while Brynn Rost added six digs and an ace.
The Vikings followed with a three-set loss to East Ridge. After dropping the opening set 25-23, Minneota responded with a 25-23 victory in the second set before falling 15-10 in the deciding set.
Jaylyn Coequyt and Meagher led Minneota with eight kills apiece, while Leah Coequyt contributed six. Gillund finished with 15 assists, and Sussner added 12. Anderson recorded three service aces.
Minneota then fell to Lakeville South in straight sets, 25-18 and 25-19. Leah Coequyt and Jaylyn Coequyt each recorded five kills, while Brek Fier led the team with two blocks. Anderson paced the defensive effort with 10 digs.
The Vikings closed the tournament with a straight-set win over Caledonia, taking the opening set 25-16 before securing the match with a 25-19 victory in the second.
Meagher and Jaylyn Coequyt led Minneota with seven kills apiece, while Fier recorded three blocks. Anderson added nine digs, and Gillund and Sussner each finished with 11 assists. Gillund also contributed two service aces.
Minneota returns to the court Tuesday, Oct. 13, when it hosts Canby.