Litchfield Dragons prepare for new volleyball season with young roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
VolleyballThe Litchfield Dragons volleyball team is undergoing significant changes for the upcoming season. With eight players having graduated, including key starters like Claire Holmgren and Kierra Lease, only one starter returns: Josie Bjorkman. Head coach Darin Swenson aims to leverage the potential of new players eager to establish themselves. The roster includes five seniors, primarily in defensive roles, alongside several junior and sophomore contributors. The team's performance in the Wright County Conference West Division last season was a struggle, finishing with a 2-6 record.
- •Litchfield finished last season with an 11-16 overall record.
- •Eight graduates include multiple starters, affecting team dynamics.
- •Josie Bjorkman is the only returning starter.
- •Coaching staff includes head coach Darin Swenson and assistants Taska Koll and Ciarra Resmen.
- •The team is balancing experience with a focus on new talent.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Volleyball: Litchfield Dragons look for some new standouts
"Aug. 28—LITCHFIELD — A brand new looking Litchfield volleyball team is on the horizon. Eight players have graduated from the Dragons, who finished with a 2-6 record in the Wright County Conference West Division and 11-16 overall. Only one starter from last season's team remains this fall. Among those who have graduated are outside hitters Claire Holmgren and Kierra Lease, right-side hitter ...
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