Hannah Graves, Proctor/Hermantown
The No. 2-1A Proctor/Hermantown is not afraid to test itself, as the Mirage plays No. 2-2A Edina prior to facing another metro area Class 2A team in Eden Prairie.
Proctor/Hermantown is coming off a 6-0 victory over Breck last Saturday. The Mirage is led at forward by junior Nya Sieger (15-20-35), as well as sophomores Izy Fairchild (18-8-26) and Hannah Graves (10-11-21).
On defense, junior Ava Anick (1-4-5) and Katie Sandelin (0-4-4) play a no-nonsense game, and put their focus on shutting teams down instead of trying to join the rush.
Between the pipes, senior goaltender Abby Pajari (1.25 goals-against-average) has been the Mirage's workhorse most of the season.
The Eagles are coming off a 4-2 victory against Lake Conference foe Buffalo. Eden Prairie employs a score-by-committee approach, paced up front by senior Lotta Brown (3-9-12), plus juniors Jordan Hirsch (5-11-16), Annabel Mehta (7-3-10), and Paige Holt (6-5-11).
On defense, seniors Presley Pergande (3-16-19), Dani Benson (10-6-16), and Anna Brown (5-10-15) do their best to chip in on offense.
At goaltender, Jenna Knuth (.859 save percentage) will have to be sharp against a dangerous Mirage squad.
Presley Pergande, Eden Prairie