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Cook coach Loretta Rankila knows The Question is coming, because everyone else asks it, too. The Little Gophers (22-7), defending Class A state volleyball champions, are back as the Region 7A champions for the state tournament today and Saturday at Met Center.
So, how does this team compare to last year's team? Rankila rolls her eyes. It's The Question - again. "I get that one almost every week," Rankila said. "I don't compare teams."
Five of six starters returned this season, but the Little Gophers almost squandered their chance to defend the title in the region semifinals against...