Holyoke Hosting the Northeast's Volleyball Elite

By Jason Hickman Oct 12, 2007, 9:16pm

Spalding Showcase of Champions Invitational features 25 of the region's top programs.

MaxPreps.com Staff Report

 

HOLYOKE, Mass. --- The birthplace of volleyball will be a hot spot for the sport this weekend as 25 of the Northeast's top high school teams converge on Holyoke Community College for the Spalding Showcase of Champions Invitational.

 

The event, hosted by the Volleyball Hall of Fame, Friday, will run from Oct. 12-14 and features programs from Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $5, or at the door - $6 for students or $8 adults.

 

"Given the amazing caliber of the teams and their scholar-athletes, along with the fun activities and contests, we have really created a terrific event for all sports fans and their families to attend," said Aaron Patterson, showcase committee chairman and director of athletics for the city of Holyoke. "We invite everyone to enjoy great high-level volleyball at an excellent volleyball facility."

 

For more information, including a complete schedule of games and events, visit www.volleyhall.org.

 

Spalding Showcase of Champions Invitational Teams

Amherst

Andover

Ashland

Barnstable

Bourne

Burnt Hills

Joseph Case

Dean Tech

Frontier Regional

Haldane

Hendrick Hudson

Holyoke

LaSalle

Longmeadow

Mahar Regional

Medfield

Medway

Minnechaug

North Kingston

Pinebush

Rhinebeck

Toll Gate

Turners Falls

Westborough