Shakopee Invitational
Saturday, Sept. 6

The Shakopee Invitational is hosting several of Minnesota's most successful volleyball programs. The Sabers and coach Matt Busch enjoyed a three-year state Class 3A championship run from 2007-09 with Ashley Wittman leading the way.

Bethlehem Academy (No. 1-1A) has six state Class 1A championships in the past 12 years while Eagan (No. 2-3A) could be on the verge of another run as it returns another strong team after of winning the state Class 3A title last fall. The Wildcats also won four state titles from 1997-2003.

Eagan and Faribault Bethlehem Academy open the tournament with a pool match while Shakopee hosts Buffalo at 9 a.m. Those four schools are in the eight-team invitational field along with Duluth East, Forest Lake, Rochester Mayo and Willmar.