An opportunity emerges and optimism builds for boys volleyball

By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune, 12/06/22, 9:30AM CST

Boys volleyball teams received a boost when the Minnesota State High School League designated their game an “emerging sport.” (Lynn Laumann)

A vote last season went against boys volleyball, but barely.

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