It's time to think D3. And there's plenty to consider in sectional one. Will Regis repeat as sectional champions? How far will Grantsburg go? Can Osseo-Fairchild play for a sectional championship on its home floor? Only time will tell. In the meantime, we'll tell you everything we've uncovered so far, one regional at a time.REGIONAL A
Contenders: Boyceville, Chetek, Colfax, Glenwood City, Grantsburg, Luck, Unity and Webster
Top Finisher Last Year: Grantsburg lost to Washburn in a sectional semifinal.
Random Notes: Look for Grantsburg in this regional. They'll feature super sophomore Kourtney Morrin, who was all-Lakeland-West honorable mention as a freshman. She had 148 kills and 44 aces in 2007.
REGIONAL B
Contenders: Cameron, Cumberland, Hurley, Ladysmith, Park Falls, Phillips and Washburn
Contenders: Cameron, Cumberland, Hurley, Ladysmith, Park Falls, Phillips and Washburn
Top Finisher Last Year: Washburn lost to Regis in the sectional final.
Random Notes: Washburn is a perennial favorite, having won the Indianhead Conference last year. Senior Brittany Czerneski of Hurley had 64 blocks last season.
Random Notes: Washburn is a perennial favorite, having won the Indianhead Conference last year. Senior Brittany Czerneski of Hurley had 64 blocks last season.
REGIONAL C
Contenders: Clear Lake, Elk Mound, Mondovi, Prescott, Regis, Saint Croix Central and Saint Croix Falls
Top Finisher Last Year: Regis lost to Cuba City in the state semifinals.
Random Notes: Gone are Tessa Warner's 451 kills, but Eau Claire Regis will be well-stocked with senior leadership, including setter Brianna Plank (1,199 assists), defensive specialist Stephanie Pica-Anderson (461 aces) and outside hitter Krista Lund (241 kills).
Random Notes: Gone are Tessa Warner's 451 kills, but Eau Claire Regis will be well-stocked with senior leadership, including setter Brianna Plank (1,199 assists), defensive specialist Stephanie Pica-Anderson (461 aces) and outside hitter Krista Lund (241 kills).
REGIONAL D
Contenders: Arcadia, Cadott, Eleva-Strum, Fall Creek, Melrose-Mindoro, Neillsville
Osseo-Fairchild and Whitehall
Osseo-Fairchild and Whitehall
Top Finisher Last Year: Melrose-Mindoro lost to Aquinas in a regional final.
Random Notes: Stanley-Boyd's move to sectional two should put a new complexion on this regional. Look for Osseo-Fairchild to be highly motivated by the opportunity to play on their home floor in the sectional finals. They return senior Sarah Lundberg, who was honorable mention all-conference in the Cloverbelt West. Melrose-Mindoro features senior Jordan Blaken and junior Janelle Frank.
Random Notes: Stanley-Boyd's move to sectional two should put a new complexion on this regional. Look for Osseo-Fairchild to be highly motivated by the opportunity to play on their home floor in the sectional finals. They return senior Sarah Lundberg, who was honorable mention all-conference in the Cloverbelt West. Melrose-Mindoro features senior Jordan Blaken and junior Janelle Frank.
Our prediction: Regis over Washburn in three at Osseo-Fairchild on November 1.
Tomorrow: Girls Division Three Sectional Two
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