Brielle Janssen wins 2026 Saunders-Tollefson Award at MACCRAY

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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Brielle Janssen of MACCRAY earned the 2026 Saunders-Tollefson Award, recognizing her as the area's top female athlete. The award is given by the West Central Tribune's sports staff based on nominations from local activities directors and coaches. Janssen had a standout career in volleyball, basketball, and track, setting multiple records at MACCRAY. While she transitions to a collegiate basketball career with the MSU Mavericks, she reflected on her high school experiences and the importance of personal moments with teammates.

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  • Janssen is a graduate of MACCRAY, class of 2026.
  • She set career records for points, rebounds, and steals in basketball.
  • Janssen earned All-Camden Conference honors in volleyball four times.
  • She helped MACCRAY win a state championship in track in 2025.
  • Janssen plans to study speech pathology at Minnesota State University.
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Jun. 23—CLARA CITY — Brielle Janssen has been making the trek back and forth to Mankato to take part in girls basketball camps at Minnesota State University. Only now the 2026 MACCRAY graduate is a clinician. In between, she works out in preparation for the next phase of her athletic career, women's basketball with the MSU Mavericks. The busy summer schedule has not allowed her to dwell too ...

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