Wagner and Winner face off again for Class A SoDak 16 volleyball state berth

Wagner and Winner volleyball teams will compete Tuesday night at Mitchell High School for a berth in the Class A SoDak 16 state tournament, Yahoo Sports reported. This matchup marks the second consecutive year and third time since 2022 that these teams have played with a state tournament spot on the line.

Wagner, seeded No. 6, and Winner, seeded No. 11, have split their last eight meetings evenly, but Wagner has won the last three, including a five-set victory earlier this season on October 20. In that match, Wagner's Hannah Holzbauer led with 22 kills and a .315 hitting percentage, while Winner's Payton Sargent had 19 kills.

Wagner holds a 26-5 record and is seeking its fifth state tournament appearance since 2021. Key players include Holzbauer with 343 kills, Ravyn Medricky with 238 kills, and Braxton Nedved with 831 assists and a .404 hitting percentage. Winner has a 20-9 record, with Sargent leading with 446 kills and a .298 hitting percentage.

The game will determine which team advances in the state tournament, continuing a competitive rivalry between the Red Raiders and Warriors that has developed over recent seasons.