SAINT ANSGAR—After two straight state quarterfinals appearances, the Saint Ansgar Saints want it all.

The Saints have been a very strong team for the last two years and this year looks to be no different. They won the TIC-East last year with a regular season record of 27-7 and a conference record of 6-1 against the best of the best including wins over Osage, North Iowa, Crestwood and Janesville.

They fell to the Janesville Wildcats in straight sets in the state quarterfinals last year (23-25, 25-27, 22-25). This year, they are focused on nabbing the state title once and for all and cementing themselves in history.

“They understand that’s where they want to be again,” head coach Stephanie Beaver said. “Everyone is willing to fill the roles and make their contributions, doing their job on

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