By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Perennial Class 3A volleyball contender Silver Lake will be the team to beat in this week's state tournament at Hutchinson Sports Arena, earning the top seed in the eight-team field with a sparkling 41-1 record on the season.
Silver Lake volleyball celebrates its Class 3A sub-state title Saturday at Silver Lake. [Photo by Jesse Bruner/Special to TSN]
In the brand new state tournament format installed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association, the 3A field will play its three pool matches on Thursday before a day off on Friday and the semifinals, championship and third-place matches on Saturday.
Silver Lake sophomore Karys Deiter spikes the ball during Saturday's Class 3A sub-state tournament at Silver Lake. [Photo by Jesse Bruner/Special to TSN]
Sarah Johnson's Eagles will open their state bid at 11 a.m. Thursday with a Pool I match against No. 8 seed Hesston (26-12).
Silver Lake junior Jaylie Whitehead makes a return during Saturday's Class 3A sub-state tournament at Silver Lake. [Photo by Jesse Bruner/Special to TSN]
After a match off, Silver Lake will return to the court at 1 p.m. to face No. 5 seed Ellsworth (32-8) before closing out pool play with a 3 o'clock match against No. 4 Wichita Trinity (28-5).
On the other side of the 3A bracket are No. 2 seed Riverton (36-4), No. 3 Hoisington (36-4), No. 6 Holton (34-9) and No. 7 Osage City (27-12).
The top two finishers in both pools will advance to 9 a.m. semifinals on Saturday, followed by the championship and third-place matches.
CLASS 3A VOLLEYBALL
At Hutchinson Sports Arena
THURSDAY'S POOL PLAY
Pool I
10 a.m. -- Wichita Trinity (4: 28-5) vs. Ellsworth (5: 32-8).
11 -- Silver Lake (1: 41-1) vs. Hesston (8: 26-12).
12 p.m. -- Wichita Trinity vs. Hesston.
1 -- Silver Lake vs. Ellsworth.
2 -- Ellsworth vs. Hesston.
3 -- Silver Lake vs. Wichita Trinity.
Pool II
10 a.m. -- Hoisington (3: 36-4) vs. Holton (6: 34-9).
11 -- Riverton (2: 36-4) vs. Osage City (7: 27-12).
12 p.m. -- Hoisington vs. Osage City.
1 -- Riverton vs. Holton.
2 -- Holton vs. Osage City.
3 -- Riverton vs. Hoisington.
SATURDAY
9 a.m -- Semifinals.
(Championship and third-place matches 25 minutes after conclusion of last semifinal).
Washburn Rural volleyball is the No. 4 seed for the Class 6A state volleyball tournament, with the Junior Blues looking for their ninth state title. [Photo by Doug Walker/Special to TSN]
Eight-time champ Rural No. 4 seed in Class 6A
Eight-time Class 6A state champion Washburn Rural will be making its ninth straight state appearance, earning the No. 4 seed for Friday and Saturday's state event at Tony's Pizza Event Center in Salina with a 30-7 record.
Kevin Bordewick's Junior Blues will open Pool I play in Friday's first match of the day at 10 a.m., facing No. 5 seed Olathe West (26-7).
Washburn Rural's Brynn Anderson has turned in a banner freshman season, helping lead the Junior Blues to a ninth straight Class 6A state tournament berth. [Photo by Doug Walker/Special to TSN]
After a match break, Washburn Rural will face No. 8 seed Free State (20-12) at 12 p.m. before closing out pool play at 3 p.m. against top seed Mill Valley (31-4).
On the other side of the 6A bracket are No. 2 seed Blue Valley West (30-4), No. 3 Wichita Northwest (30-6), No. 6 Manhattan (27-8) and No. 7 Olathe Northwest (28-9).
The top two finishers in both pools will advance to 1 p.m. semifinals on Saturday, followed by the championship and third-place matches.
CLASS 6A VOLLEYBALL
At Tony's Pizza Events Center, Salina
FRIDAY'S POOL PLAY
Pool I
10 a.m. -- Washburn Rural (4: 30-7) vs. Olathe West (5: 26-7).
11 -- Mill Valley (1: 31-4) vs. Free State (8: 20-12).
12 p.m. -- Washburn Rural vs. Free State.
1 -- Mill Valley vs. Olathe West.
2 -- Olathe West vs. Free State.
3 -- Mill Valley vs. Washburn Rural.
Pool II
10 a.m. -- Wichita Northwest (3: 30-6) vs. Manhattan (6: 27-8).
11 -- Blue Valley West (2: 30-4) vs. Olathe Northwest (7: 28-9).
12 p.m. -- Wichita Northwest vs. Olathe Northwest.
1 -- Blue Valley West vs. Manhattan.
2 -- Manhattan vs. Olathe Northwest.
3 -- Blue Valley West vs. Wichita Northwest.
SATURDAY
1 p.m -- Semifinals.
(Championship and third-place matches 25 minutes after conclusion of last semifinal).
Hayden volleyball poses for a team picture after capturing a Class 4A sub-state title Saturday at Hayden. [Photo by Rex Wolf/TSN]
Hayden opens 4A state as No. 6 seed
After finishing third in last year's Class 4A state tournament, Hayden will begin its quest for the state title Friday and Saturday at Hutchinson Sports Arena as the No. 6 seed.
Hayden senior Reese Huscher spikes the ball during Saturday's Class 4A sub-state at Hayden. [Photo by Rex Wolf/TSN]
Corrinne McGreevy's Wildcats, 29-9 on the season, will open Pool II competition at 10 a.m. Friday against No. 3 seed McPherson (34-5).
After a two-match break, Hayden will play back-to-back matches at 1 and 2 p.m., facing No. 2 Clay Center (38-2) and No. 7 Buhler (15-22).
On the other side of the 4A bracket are No. 1 seed Andale (31-1), No. 4 Rock Creek (32-6), No. 5 Paola (26-8) and No. 8 Bishop Miege (9-26).
The top two finishers in both pools will advance to 1 p.m. semifinals on Saturday, followed by the championship and third-place matches.
CLASS 4A VOLLEYBALL
At Hutchinson Sports Arena
FRIDAY'S POOL PLAY
Pool I
10 a.m. -- Rock Creek (4: 32-6) vs. Paola (5: 26-8).
11 -- Andale (1: 31-1) vs. Bishop Miege (8: 9-26).
12 p.m. -- Rock Creek vs. Bishop Miege.
1 -- Andale vs. Paola.
2 -- Paola vs. Bishop Miege.
3 -- Andale vs. Rock Creek.
Pool II
10 a.m. -- McPherson (3: 34-5) vs. Hayden (6: 29-9).
11 -- Clay Center (2: 38-2) vs. Buhler (7: 15-22).
12 p.m. -- McPherson vs. Buhler.
1 -- Clay Center vs. Hayden.
2 -- Hayden vs. Buhler.
3 -- Clay Center vs. McPherson.
SATURDAY
1 p.m -- Semifinals.
(Championship and third-place matches 25 minutes after conclusion of last semifinal).
Rossville volleyball celebrates a point during Saturday's Class 2A sub-state tournament at Rossville. [Photo by Jesse Bruner/Special to TSN]
Bulldawgs looking to make longshot run in 2A
Rossville enters Friday and Saturday's Class 2A state tournament at Dodge City's United Wireless Arena as the No. 8 seed, but the 28-13 Bulldawgs will be counting on the experience gained through a tough regular season schedule to help them mount a strong longshot bid.
Rossville junior Nora Burdiek spikes the ball during Saturday's Class 2A sub-state tournament at Rossville. [Photo by Jesse Bruner/Special to TSN]
Dani Dodge's Rossville team will open Pool I play at 11 a.m. Friday against top seed Ellinwood (42-0) before taking on No. 4 Humboldt (34-9) at 12 p.m. and closing out pool play with a 2 p.m. match against No. 5 Hillsboro (32-9).
On the other side of the 2A bracket are No. 2 seed Jefferson County North (40-4), No. 3 Oakley (36-4), No. 6 Valley Heights (29-9) and No. 7 Conway Springs (26-12).
The top two finishers in both pools will advance to 1 p.m. semifinals on Saturday, followed by the championship and third-place matches.
CLASS 2A VOLLEYBALL
At United Wireless Arena, Dodge City
FRIDAY'S POOL PLAY
Pool I
10 a.m. -- Humboldt (4: 34-9) vs. Hillsboro (5: 32-9).
11 -- Ellinwood (1: 42-0) vs. Rossville (8: 28-13).
12 p.m. -- Humboldt vs. Rossville.
1 -- Ellinwood vs. Hillsboro.
2 -- Hillsboro vs. Rossville.
3 -- Ellinwood vs. Humboldt.
Pool II
10 a.m. -- Oakley (3: 36-4) vs. Valley Heights (6: 29-9).
11 -- Jefferson County North (2: 40-4) vs. Conway Springs (7: 26-12).
12 p.m. -- Oakley vs. Conway Springs.
1 -- Jefferson County North vs. Valley Heights.
2 -- Valley Heights vs. Conway Springs.
3 -- Jefferson County North vs. Oakley.
SATURDAY
1 p.m -- Semifinals.
(Championship and third-place matches 25 minutes after conclusion of last semifinal).
