Four high school volleyball teams, including top-seeded Salpointe Catholic, will open the state playoffs on Thursday night throughout Arizona.
At 26-6 overall and 8-0 in region play, the Lancers are the No. 1 seed in Class 4A; theyβll host Gilbert Mesquite at 6 p.m.
Salpointe is led by senior Frankie Peroni, who leads the team in kills (322), is tied for first in aces (48), second in blocks (29) and third in both digs (199) and blocks (186). Junior Megan Muehlebach also has 48 aces and is tops on the team with 215 digs. Junior Sophia Hernandez leads the team with 522 assists.
The winner of Wednesdayβs playoff opener will face either No. 9 Mesa Eastmark or No. 8 Mica Mountain in Tuesdayβs quarterfinals. The Thunderbolts will also host their playoff match on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Hereβs a full list at Thursdayβs games:
Class 5A state volleyball, first round
All matches at 6 p.m.
No. 9 Peoria Centennial at No. 8 Ironwood Ridge
Class 4A state playoffs, first round
All matches at 6 p.m.
No. 16 Gilbert Mesquite at No. 1 Salpointe Catholic
No. 9 Mesa Eastmark at No. 8 Mica Mountain
No. 13 Queen Creek American Leadership Academy at No. 4 Canyon del Oro