Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball state tournament scheduled for June 15-16 in Shakopee

Shakopee, Minn. — Members of the press are invited to attend the Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball Association’s state tournament on Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16 at Shakopee High School. This will be the state’s first major boys high school volleyball event since the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) rejected a popular proposal to sanction the sport in May.

“The result of last month’s vote was difficult for Minnesota’s volleyball community – but we remain committed to the schools, players and their families,” said Director and President of the Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball Association, Jenny Kilkelly. “This state tournament is an opportunity to showcase the incredible talent, passion and diversity of the hundreds of student athletes who participate in boys volleyball across Minnesota. We can’t wait!”

The Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball Association has more than 100 teams and 1,400 athletes in Minnesota. Across the country, 30 other states already offer boys high school volleyball as an official recognized sport and are supported by their local high school leagues.

Despite the tremendous growth and popularity of the sport, the MSHSL once more denied a proposal to sanction the sport for a fourth time in May 2022 – even after acknowledging the enormous opportunities boys high school volleyball has provided for student athletes in their high school communities.

WHAT: The Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball Association’s State Tournament will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15 and will conclude on Thursday, June 16 with the final state championship match, followed by an award ceremony and all-tournament team selection. A total of 19 teams will participate in the tournament.

Click here to view the tournament schedule, team information and final game results.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 15, 2022

10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

**The championship game is scheduled for 5 p.m. on June 16 and will be followed by an award ceremony

WHERE: Shakopee High School

100 17th Ave. W.

Shakopee, MN 55379

**Please enter through the Activities entrance on the west side of the building (near the tennis courts at 17th Ave. W. and Koeper Ave.)

About the Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball Association

The Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in January 2018 to provide high school boys the opportunity to connect and identify with their classmates while playing the second most popular men’s sport in the world – volleyball. The association is responsible for supporting the implementation of boys volleyball club teams in high schools across Minnesota. Together with its founder Walt Weaver and U.S. Olympic Gold/Silver Medalist Coach and University of Minnesota Head Volleyball Coach Hugh McCutcheon, the association advocates for the sport alongside USA Volleyball, the American Volleyball Coaches Association, First Point Volleyball, the Junior Volleyball Association, the Metro Volleyball Officials Association, and many other public school districts across Minnesota. To learn more about the Minnesota Boys High School Volleyball Association visit its website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.