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Elk River boys volleyball seeks improvement in year two
ERIK JACOBSON
Elks outside hitter Koua Chang( 18) goes up for the kill shot while libero Ken Chang( 11) looks to play a potential block during the Elks’ 3-0 victory over Coon Rapids on Monday, March 30.
ERIK NELSON Sports Reporter
The Elks boys volleyball team returns for its second season in program history. The Elks lost to STMA 3-1 in the Section 8-1A quarterfinal on May 29, 2025.
2025 record: 13-16( 5-7 in the Northwest Suburban Conference)
Head coach: Misty Wollenburg( second season)
Key returning players: Senior outside hitter Ryan Michalak, senior middle blocker Gavin Illies, senior outside hitter Koua Chang, senior middle blocker Sasha Vladykin and sophomore libero Ken Chang
Important matches: Monday, April 6 @ Robbinsdale Armstrong; Thursday, April 9 vs. St. Cloud Tech; Monday, April 13 vs. Rogers; Monday, April 27 vs. Champlin Park; Tuesday, May 12 vs. Park Center
Coach Wollenburg’ s expectations for 2026:“ Play hard, work hard in practice and be successful. We could go all the way [ to state ] if they work hard this year. They’ re full of heart and determination. They work hard all the time. They’ re a good group of kids.”
ERIK JACOBSON
Elk River libero Ken Chang returns a Coon Rapids serve during the Elks’ 3-0 victory over Coon Rapids on Monday, March 30.
ERIK JACOBSON
Elks senior Ryan Michalak gets the kill with this spike during the Elks’ 3-0 win over Coon Rapids on Monday, March 30.
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Outside hitter Levi Jenson tips the ball past the block attempt during the Elks’ 3-0 win over Coon Rapids.
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