Although the elite bracket was won by an out-of-state school, powerful La Jolla (Calif.) Country Day, girls volleyball players from seven Arizona schools (eight in all) were selected to the 21-member, all-tournament team at last weekend\'s Nike Tournament of Champions girls volleyball tournament held in Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe.

Win in championship match of Goldwater tourney gives Vikings momentum as they aim for third straight 4A-I title.

A 10-match week came to a halt for Hamilton and Deer Valley Saturday afternoon in the finals of the Lady Hawk Volleyball Classic. The edge rested for Hamilton with its 15-player roster. Hamilton completed its week at 9-1 by winning easier than expected in the title match with Deer Valley by scores of 25-14, 25-17, at Highland High.

The solid play of five freshmen has helped the Trojans to the No. 2 spot in power rankings.

Macey Gardner returned Tuesday night in a limited, but effective role for the Gilbert High and it\'s girls volleyball team.

Team is aiming for third straight Class 3A championship.

Best friends Madison Kingdon and Heidi Thompson are the best of a strong roster of players.

The AIA is increasing its coverage with the addition of two former newspaper reporters.