HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Volleyball fans will get a taste of what the National Tournament may provide this weekend when the Allen Samuels Blue Dragon Volleyball Classic gets underway Friday afternoon in the Sports Arena.

 

Twelve teams are expected to be on hand, most of them are nationally ranked. Head Coach Patrick Hall says it’s a chance to play some very good talent and hopefully keep moving forward from last week’s effort:

 

The Dragons will play Frank Phillips Friday at 1 p.m. followed by a match against Tyler at 5 p.m., then take on Mineral Area Saturday at 11 a.m. and Northeast Community College at 3 p.m.

Those coming to the tournament should be aware that parking will be in the east lot only and entry will be through the east doors only.

 

The full slate of matches is listed below:

Friday-11 a.m.

Court 1

Indian Hills
Northeastern

Court 2

New Mexico Military
Navarro

Court 3

Mineral Area
Tyler

 

Friday-1 p.m.

Court 1

Hutchinson
MSU-West Plains

Court 2

Jefferson
Seward County

 

Friday-3 p.m.

Court 1

Navarro
Iowa Western

Court 2

Seward County
Mineral Area

Court 3

Indian Hills
New Mexico Military

Friday-5 p.m.

Court 1

Hutchinson
Tyler

Court 2

Iowa Western
MSU-West Plains

Court 3

Jefferson
Northeastern

 

Saturday-9 a.m.

Court 1

Tyler
Jefferson

Court 2

Navarro
Indian Hills

Court 3

Iowa Western
Northeastern

 

Saturday-11 a.m.

Court 1

Hutchinson
Mineral Area

Court 2

MSU-West Plains
New Mexico Military

Court 3

Iowa Western
Seward County

 

Saturday-1 p.m.

Court 1

Mineral Area
New Mexico Military

Court 2

Indian Hills
Tyler

Court 3

Jefferson
Navarro

 

Saturday-3 p.m.

Court 1

Hutchinson
Northeastern

Court 3

MSU-West Plains
Seward County