Marshall, Chanhassen and Champlin Park leap into the top of this week’s rankings by writer Marcus Fuller.

Lakeville North replaces rival Lakeville South at No. 1 in Class 4A; Marshall (3A), Hawley (2A) and Minneota (1A) hold steady in the coaches poll released Sept. 7.

Eagan, boosted by transfer Mesa Jameson, is on the rise in the list compiled weekly by Strib Varsity’s Marcus Fuller. Lakeville South and Lakeville North hold the top two spots.

Lakeville South (Class 4A), Marshall (3A), Hawley (2A) and Minneota (1A), No. 1 in the preseason, retained the top spots in the rankings released by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association on Aug. 31.

The season begins with a match right off the top of the rankings and continues with more volleyball and lots of Week 1 football.

The list runs 16 players deep and includes athletes committed to the nation’s top programs, including two who plan to play for the Gophers.

The preseason ranking starts with the defending Class 4A champion, moves to a rival from its own school district and then hits the rest of the state.

The list of 22 players to watch includes Minnesota’s top scorer, returning state champion MVPs and more.

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