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ST. PAUL – Nine volleyball players from Minneota, Marshall, Westbrook-Walnut Grove and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton were recognized for their performances this season, earning selections to the 2026 Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association All-State teams.
Minneota led the area with three players named to the Class A All-State team, while Marshall also had three selections in Class AAA. Westbrook-Walnut Grove had one player earn Class A honors, and RTR added two selections.
Minneota’s junior libero Autum Anderson and senior middle hitter Leah Coequyt were joined on the Class A team by junior outside hitter Eden Meagher.
Westbrook-Walnut Grove senior setter Hadley Jenniges also earned Class A All-State recognition.
RTR seniors Sara Thooft and Paisley Thooft were also named to the Class A All-State team as outside hitters.
Marshall’s three selections came in Class AAA. Senior libero Kezlyn Pinckney, junior outside hitter Julia Fahl and sophomore middle hitter Nora Holmgren were each named to the All-State team.
The nine selections represent four area programs across two classifications.
The 2026 teams recognize 22 players in each of the four classifications. The Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association announced its annual awards during the state volleyball banquet in St. Paul on Tuesday.