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Volleyball Archive
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![The Arizona State women’s volleyball team will have to watch from the sidelines while the NCAA Tournament gets underway this weekend. Its 14-18 record wasn’t good enough to get […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NAUwvb-115x115.jpg "UA, NAU volleyball begin play at NCAA Tournament")
UA, NAU volleyball begin play at NCAA Tournament
Posted on November 30, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona State women’s volleyball team will have to watch from the sidelines while the NCAA Tournament gets underway this weekend. Its 14-18 record wasn’t good enough to get […] -
![The Hamilton High girls’ volleyball team had already beaten Xavier Prep twice during the regular season. But the Gators stepped up when it mattered most to turn the tables […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/VBhandss-115x115.jpg "Xavier repeats volleyball title, Millennium gets first ever")
Xavier repeats volleyball title, Millennium gets first ever
Posted on November 9, 2018 | No CommentsThe Hamilton High girls’ volleyball team had already beaten Xavier Prep twice during the regular season. But the Gators stepped up when it mattered most to turn the tables […] -
![The final tournaments of the girls’ high school volleyball season played out over the weekend as teams from across the state got one last chance to tune up before […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hsvollybl-115x115.jpg "Perry, Flagstaff HS claim final volleyball tourney titles")
Perry, Flagstaff HS claim final volleyball tourney titles
Posted on October 16, 2018 | No CommentsThe final tournaments of the girls’ high school volleyball season played out over the weekend as teams from across the state got one last chance to tune up before […] -
![Arizona high schools are still trying to return to the top of the Nike Tournament of Champions, the girls’ volleyball tournament generally regarded as the event to determine a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/volleyball-115x115.jpg "AZ volleyball teams building national stature at Nike TOC")
AZ volleyball teams building national stature at Nike TOC
Posted on September 27, 2018 | No CommentsArizona high schools are still trying to return to the top of the Nike Tournament of Champions, the girls’ volleyball tournament generally regarded as the event to determine a […] -
![Hamilton High School just won the Gold bracket title at this year’s Westwood Tournament of Champions girls’ volleyball tournament, a major early-season event that draws many of the top-ranked […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/VBfloor-115x115.jpg "Hamilton volleyball wins Westwood TOC…prize or jinx?")
Hamilton volleyball wins Westwood TOC…prize or jinx?
Posted on September 18, 2018 | No CommentsHamilton High School just won the Gold bracket title at this year’s Westwood Tournament of Champions girls’ volleyball tournament, a major early-season event that draws many of the top-ranked […] -
![Tomorrow, the Arizona State volleyball team will hold its annual Maroon & Gold scrimmage, which will give fans an up-close look at the players before the 2018 season begins. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sanja_Huddle-115x115.jpg "Tomasevic: ASU volleyball hurt by ‘fake harmony’ in 2017")
Tomasevic: ASU volleyball hurt by ‘fake harmony’ in 2017
Posted on August 17, 2018 | No CommentsTomorrow, the Arizona State volleyball team will hold its annual Maroon & Gold scrimmage, which will give fans an up-close look at the players before the 2018 season begins. […] -
![Back on March 3, Sandra Day O’Connor High School ran away with the boys’ volleyball title in the Wolf Howl Invitational at Chandler High School, rolling undefeated through nine […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VBsetter-115x115.jpg "High seeds in 6A & 5A boys’ volleyball fell short at State")
High seeds in 6A & 5A boys’ volleyball fell short at State
Posted on May 14, 2018 | No CommentsBack on March 3, Sandra Day O’Connor High School ran away with the boys’ volleyball title in the Wolf Howl Invitational at Chandler High School, rolling undefeated through nine […] -
![Perry High School will have its toughest challenge so far in the beach volleyball state tournament tonight when it faces off against No. 1-seeded Sandra Day O’Connor High School […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Beach-1-115x115.jpg "Perry HS ends Xavier’s 6-year reign in beach volleyball")
Perry HS ends Xavier’s 6-year reign in beach volleyball
Posted on May 1, 2018 | No CommentsPerry High School will have its toughest challenge so far in the beach volleyball state tournament tonight when it faces off against No. 1-seeded Sandra Day O’Connor High School […] -
![Brooke Nuneviller did everything she could to help bring a couple of state volleyball titles to Corona del Sol High School during an impressive prep career. The Aztecs won […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/volbl-115x115.jpg "Xavier, Sunnyslope HS re-claim state volleyball titles")
Xavier, Sunnyslope HS re-claim state volleyball titles
Posted on November 10, 2017 | No CommentsBrooke Nuneviller did everything she could to help bring a couple of state volleyball titles to Corona del Sol High School during an impressive prep career. The Aztecs won […] -
![Arizona State is one of six schools in the Pac-12 that is using instant replay at its home volleyball matches, a system initiated last season by the NCAA as […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ASUvb-115x115.jpg "Sitting at 0-12, ASU volleyball can’t buy a Pac-12 win")
Sitting at 0-12, ASU volleyball can’t buy a Pac-12 win
Posted on October 31, 2017 | No CommentsArizona State is one of six schools in the Pac-12 that is using instant replay at its home volleyball matches, a system initiated last season by the NCAA as […] -
![With apologies to Xavier Prep, tomorrow could provide one final preview of what the 6A volleyball high school state championship match could look like. It’s the final match on […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/VBsetter-115x115.jpg "Corona vs. Mountain Pte. offers state volleyball preview")
Corona vs. Mountain Pte. offers state volleyball preview
Posted on October 23, 2017 | No CommentsWith apologies to Xavier Prep, tomorrow could provide one final preview of what the 6A volleyball high school state championship match could look like. It’s the final match on […] -
![Every sports team at Perry High School has the same motivator when a new season begins: be the first team in the history of the 10-year-old Gilbert school to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/badminton-115x115.jpg "In 2017, Perry HS has options to get first-ever state title")
In 2017, Perry HS has options to get first-ever state title
Posted on October 18, 2017 | No CommentsEvery sports team at Perry High School has the same motivator when a new season begins: be the first team in the history of the 10-year-old Gilbert school to […] -
![That atmosphere of excitement and optimism that filled the Grand Canyon University Arena for the first women’s volleyball match of the season has slowly been turning into a haunting sense of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GCUvb-115x115.jpg "GCU volleyball looking like 2016…not a good thing")
GCU volleyball looking like 2016…not a good thing
Posted on October 11, 2017 | No CommentsThat atmosphere of excitement and optimism that filled the Grand Canyon University Arena for the first women’s volleyball match of the season has slowly been turning into a haunting sense of […] -
![Xavier volleyball is back. And no team in the state’s top high school conference is more painfully aware of that than Corona del Sol High School, the 6A defending […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/hsvollybl-115x115.jpg "Top AZ team: Xavier Prep volleyball takes 3rd at Nike TOC")
Top AZ team: Xavier Prep volleyball takes 3rd at Nike TOC
Posted on October 2, 2017 | No CommentsXavier volleyball is back. And no team in the state’s top high school conference is more painfully aware of that than Corona del Sol High School, the 6A defending […] -
![When the Corona del Sol High School girls’ volleyball team won last year’s 6A state championship it ended a long title drought that began back in 1991 when the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/VB3hands-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol’s win at Westwood TOC may be prophetic")
Corona del Sol’s win at Westwood TOC may be prophetic
Posted on September 25, 2017 | No CommentsWhen the Corona del Sol High School girls’ volleyball team won last year’s 6A state championship it ended a long title drought that began back in 1991 when the […] -
![The University of Arizona women’s volleyball team has finally broken the pattern by beating rival Arizona State on the Sun Devils’ home court. For the last two seasons, the teams […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/UAvb-115x115.jpg "Serving, receiving carry UA volleyball to sweep of ASU")
Serving, receiving carry UA volleyball to sweep of ASU
Posted on September 22, 2017 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona women’s volleyball team has finally broken the pattern by beating rival Arizona State on the Sun Devils’ home court. For the last two seasons, the teams […] -
![To quote Yogi Berra, it’s ‘deja vu all over again’ for the Perry High School girls’ volleyball team. The Pumas won this year’s House of Payne Volleyball Invite over […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/volleyball_large-115x115.jpg "Perry volleyball wins House of Payne…good omen or jinx?")
Perry volleyball wins House of Payne…good omen or jinx?
Posted on September 12, 2017 | No CommentsTo quote Yogi Berra, it’s ‘deja vu all over again’ for the Perry High School girls’ volleyball team. The Pumas won this year’s House of Payne Volleyball Invite over […] -
![As the Grand Canyon University sports programs get ready to begin the first season of fully-accredited Division I play, following a four-year transition period from Division II, it’s interesting […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MVB-115x115.jpg "GCU men’s volleyball developing an ‘international’ flavor")
GCU men’s volleyball developing an ‘international’ flavor
Posted on August 9, 2017 | No CommentsAs the Grand Canyon University sports programs get ready to begin the first season of fully-accredited Division I play, following a four-year transition period from Division II, it’s interesting […] -
![With all the excitement on campus centered on yesterday’s softball state championship at Cienega High School, it’s easy to lose sight of the other state title that came just […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/VB3hands-115x115.jpg "Boys’ prep volleyball titles go to Boulder Creek, Cienega")
Boys’ prep volleyball titles go to Boulder Creek, Cienega
Posted on May 16, 2017 | No CommentsWith all the excitement on campus centered on yesterday’s softball state championship at Cienega High School, it’s easy to lose sight of the other state title that came just […] -
![Here’s a good way to start off a new coaching job….beat your in-state rival in just the third game on the schedule. …and on your rival’s home court…when your […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/BeachVB3-115x115.jpg "Beach Volleyball: No. 6 Arizona stunned by ASU")
Beach Volleyball: No. 6 Arizona stunned by ASU
Posted on March 5, 2017 | No CommentsHere’s a good way to start off a new coaching job….beat your in-state rival in just the third game on the schedule. …and on your rival’s home court…when your […] -
![It took just 12 words to end a very short chapter in Arizona State women’s volleyball program history. And another 12 words to begin a new chapter this week. “Sun […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Coach_New_Hire_Template-115x115.jpg "ASU volleyball: Tomasevic replaces Mussie after 1 season")
ASU volleyball: Tomasevic replaces Mussie after 1 season
Posted on December 23, 2016 | No CommentsIt took just 12 words to end a very short chapter in Arizona State women’s volleyball program history. And another 12 words to begin a new chapter this week. “Sun […] -
![The Arizona State women’s volleyball team will close out the 2016 season on Senior Night tomorrow against rival University of Arizona. If the Sun Devils have anywhere near the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Snuka-115x115.jpg "Snuka is 2nd UA volleyball player to reach 5,000 assists")
Snuka is 2nd UA volleyball player to reach 5,000 assists
Posted on November 25, 2016 | No CommentsThe Arizona State women’s volleyball team will close out the 2016 season on Senior Night tomorrow against rival University of Arizona. If the Sun Devils have anywhere near the […] -
![It has been a down-to-the-wire horse race all season long in 6A volleyball as a handful of teams have been juggling positions among the top five rankings in the conference, without […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/volleyball1224-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol is 6A volleyball champ, Centennial wins 5A")
Corona del Sol is 6A volleyball champ, Centennial wins 5A
Posted on November 11, 2016 | No CommentsIt has been a down-to-the-wire horse race all season long in 6A volleyball as a handful of teams have been juggling positions among the top five rankings in the conference, without […] -
![I think it’s safe to say the University of Arizona women’s volleyball team is really on its game right now. The Wildcats swept No. 22 USC and No. 18 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UAvolly-115x115.jpg "Historic road trip: UA volleyball beats 3 ranked teams")
Historic road trip: UA volleyball beats 3 ranked teams
Posted on October 21, 2016 | No CommentsI think it’s safe to say the University of Arizona women’s volleyball team is really on its game right now. The Wildcats swept No. 22 USC and No. 18 […] -
![It looks like Arizona’s high school volleyball teams are going to have to wait another year to try to get back on top of the stack of the nation’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/vollyb-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol HS posts best in-state finish at Nike TOC")
Corona del Sol HS posts best in-state finish at Nike TOC
Posted on October 4, 2016 | No CommentsIt looks like Arizona’s high school volleyball teams are going to have to wait another year to try to get back on top of the stack of the nation’s […] -
![Like ships passing in the night, the Corona del Sol High School and Desert Vista High girls’ volleyball teams have quietly slipped past each other as they continue to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/volbl-115x115.jpg "Perry HS, Corona del Sol move to the top of 6A volleyball")
Perry HS, Corona del Sol move to the top of 6A volleyball
Posted on September 22, 2016 | No CommentsLike ships passing in the night, the Corona del Sol High School and Desert Vista High girls’ volleyball teams have quietly slipped past each other as they continue to […] -
![Stevie Mussie is wasting little time in laying the foundation for her tenure as head coach of the Arizona State women’s volleyball program. Hired a little over three months […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ASUbvb1-115x115.jpg "ASU hires beach volleyball pro as new head coach")
ASU hires beach volleyball pro as new head coach
Posted on May 20, 2016 | No CommentsStevie Mussie is wasting little time in laying the foundation for her tenure as head coach of the Arizona State women’s volleyball program. Hired a little over three months […] -
![Perry High School played the role of the final ‘Cinderella’ team of the 2015-16 school year as its boys’ volleyball team made it all the way to the big […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/vbSet-115x115.jpg "Boulder Creek HS rallies to win boys’ D-I volleyball title")
Boulder Creek HS rallies to win boys’ D-I volleyball title
Posted on May 16, 2016 | 1 CommentPerry High School played the role of the final ‘Cinderella’ team of the 2015-16 school year as its boys’ volleyball team made it all the way to the big […] -
![The University of Arizona decided in January of 2013 to put together a sand volleyball program and wasted no time in building the new varsity sport into a presence on […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/UAbeachVB-115x115.jpg "UA invited to first NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship")
UA invited to first NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship
Posted on May 5, 2016 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona decided in January of 2013 to put together a sand volleyball program and wasted no time in building the new varsity sport into a presence on […]