Bethlehem Academy at Stewartville
7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8

Last year’s Class 2A state champion Stewartville owns a 1-1 record after losing in four sets to No. 16-3A Rochester Mayo on Sept. 3. The No. 2-2A Tigers have plenty of options on the floor, led by all-state middle hitter Jenna Willenborg. This early matchup with No. 1-1A Bethlehem Academy will be an excellent marker of how each team has progressed early in the season. 

Bethlehem Academy earned six first-place votes in the latest coaches’ poll, a reflection of last season’s Class 1A championship and the talent on the Cardinals' roster. Junior setter/outside hitter Payton Nutter was an all-state selection, and senior outside hitter Hannah Robb is a two-time Gopher Valley all-conference pick. Bethlehem Academy is looking to rebound from a four-set loss to No. 13-3A Marshall last week.