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We task our reporters with identifying several intriguing games throughout the state to assemble our Top Games of the Week. The matchups are presented in no particular order, and when there are additional games we want to highlight, we’ll include them with brief notes.
Other games to keep an eye on
Barnesville vs. Hawley, 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8. Hawley escaped a Class 2A, Section 8 semifinal over Barnesville last season and went on to place third at the state tournament. The teams meet in a Heart O'Lakes Conference opener on Thursday.
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa vs. Paynesville, 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8. Both of these teams won 20 or more games last season and reached their section championship game. B-B-E started the season ranked 10th in Class 1A but lost its opener to No. 8-1A MACCRAY. The Jaguars (0-1) hope to get back on track in a Central Minnesota Conference opener against Class 2A Paynesville (3-2).
Top Games poll
The MN Volleyball Hub poll is only for entertainment purposes.
Volleyball Hub Headlines
Wayzata finishes perfectly, wins its fourth consecutive state championship
- By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 11/11/2023, 9:30pm CST
Marshall snags its third Class 3A state championship in a row
- By HEATHER RULE, Special to the Star Tribune 11/11/2023, 9:30pm CST
Pequot Lakes kicks it up a notch, wins 2A title
- By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 11/11/2023, 5:45pm CST
Russell-Tyler-Ruthton makes first trip to state pay off with Class 1A title
- By HEATHER RULE, Special to the Star Tribune 11/11/2023, 5:30pm CST
Rising fast, Rush City upsets top seed Southwest Christian in Class 2A semifinals
- By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune 11/10/2023, 3:30pm CST
