Arizona boys high school volleyball playoffs. Can anyone stop Perry?

The Arizona boys high school volleyball playoff tournaments are getting underway this week in 6A, 5A, 4A and 3A conferences. They will conclude with championship matches on May 16. Here is a rundown of teams to watch for in each AIA conference.

First-round matches get underway in 6A, 5A and 4A on Friday, May 8, at the higher-seeded teams. The 3A tournament continues on Friday with quarterfinal matches. 6A Perry is the defending champion and looks poised to repeat this year as the No.

1 tournament seed. The Pumas enter the playoffs on a 16-game streak of 3-0 shutout wins in AIA conference matches (16-0 conference, 23-0-2 overall including in-season tournaments). They are led by 6-9 junior middle blocker Tommy Hinege (No.

1 in 6A hitting percentage), 6-6 senior outside hitter Logan Gray (No. 7 in 6A hitting percentage) and 6-2 junior setter Tate Higgens (among top 10 in 6A for aces). Top challengers include No.