Above: Lakeville South’s Amanda Cullen (11) celebrates after the Cougars beat Roseville in three sets on Thursday in the Class 4A girls volleyball state semifinals at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. Top-seed Lakeville South is trying to defend its championship from last year and took a big step with the victory against the fourth-seeded Raiders. Right: Roseville Area’s Stella Rivard dives and saves a Lakeville South shot. For more on the game, see Page 4B. PHOTOS BY CRAIG LASSIG — SPECIAL TO THE PIONEER PRESS