Byron at Stewartville
7:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8

Byron has lost just one set while winning its last five matches, including a four-set statement victory over No. 5-2A Kasson-Mantorville on Sept. 29. Keep an eye on senior right hitter Lexi Barth, who had an impressive 28 kills as the Bears (15-5, 4-1) lost to Cannon Falls earlier in the season. 

Winners of five of its last six matches, Stewartville could be peaking at the right time. The only loss in that stretch came against No. 10-2A Kenyon-Wanamingo.

The No 2-2A Tigers (10-4, 6-1) have enjoyed sustained success against the Bears, winning each meeting since 2011.