Essa Jacobsen
Four Cook County Vikings were named to the Polar League Conference All-Star team. Senior Essa Jacobsen, senior Christina Nelson, senior Carly Puch and junior Brea Boomer earned recognition and joined other Polar League All-Stars to play on November 16 at Barnum.
Essa Jacobsen was selected for the All-Star second team, based on her ranking 17th in the conference on kills with 70 and fourth in blocks, with 76.
Christina Nelson was selected to the All-Star first team because of her ranking—number five in kills, with 198. She also ranked eighth in digs with 181. She was seventh in the conference, serving 94%. At the All- Star game, Nelson tied for best spiking in a challenging contest against her peers.
Brea Boomer was selected for the All-Star second team with her 10th ranking in conference for kills, 115. She was also fifth in digs with 235 and fifth in blocks with 57. Her 90% serving average gained her 14th in conference.
Carly Puch earned Honorable Mention with a third place ranking in the Polar Conference for set assists, 327. She was also 20th in conference for serving, with 87%. Puch also earned an All-State Academic Award from the Minnesota Coaches Association for maintaining a grade point average higher than 3.5.
Christina Nelson
The coaches in the Polar League select participants in the All-Star game. Head Coach Pam Taylor explained that she could nominate her players—but could not vote for them. She was delighted to see that her team, which finished third overall in the Polar League, was recognized by the other coaches.
“This is the best finish we’ve had in the 28 years I’ve been coaching. Back in the ‘90s, the girls made it to semi-finals, but that was a long time ago,” said Taylor.
She added emphatically, “I am very proud of my girls!”
Brea Boomer
Carly Puch
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