Southern Arizona Volleyball Preview
October 30, 2014 by Andy Morales, AZPreps365
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DIVISION II
First Round: Tuesday, Nov. 4
High Seed (6:30 pm)
Ironwood Ridge (15-1) will most likely be the top seed.
Catalina Foothills (12-2) beat Sahuaro (14-2) Thursday night to solidify a top four spot.
Sahuaro won section championship and should be ready to host a first-round match.
Salpointe (14-3) is on the edge for hosting.
Cienega (14-3) won their last seven section games in a row to move into top eight.
Tucson High (12-4) is in but looks to travel. With so many Southern Arizona teams hosting, the Badgers might get to play in Tucson.
Canyon del Oro (10-6) is on the edge. Could be the 16th team…..
DIVISION III
First Round: Friday, Nov. 7
Prescott Valley Event Center (noon or 2 pm)
Safford (10-7) and Empire (14-3) are the only Southern Arizona teams in. Since there is no hosting in Division III, both will travel to Prescott Valley next Friday.
DIVISION IV
First Round: Thursday, Nov. 6
Prescott Valley Event Center (5 or 7 pm)
Thatcher (14-1) is a favorite to win it all.
Tombstone (12-4) is on a six-match win streak.
Willcox (11-4) will gladly make the long drive to Prescott.
DIVISION V
First Round: Friday, Nov. 7
Prescott Valley Event Center (8 or 10 am)
Desert Christian (16-2) lost 3-2 to St. David (13-3) on Thursday night. The Eagles were hoping for a top seed with the first two rounds taking place on the same day. St. David comes up with huge win.
The Gregory School (13-3) has a strong position in the top five.
Academy of Tucson (9-6) will be watching the bracket show for sure. Too close to call.
More St. David/Desert Christian photos at AllSportsTucson.com.