ST. PAUL — For the second time in three seasons, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton volleyball reached the Minnesota State High School League Class A state championship. This time, however, Mayer Lutheran had too much experience and the edge on firepower as the Crusaders swept the Knights, 25-17, 25-15, 25-23 at Grand Casino Arena Saturday, Nov. 8. “They put up a solid block against us,” RTR head coach Daynica Brown said. “They are a veteran, seasoned team that plays year ‘round. They were able to read our setters to put up the block.” Brown reflected on the rise of the Knights’ program these past...

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