IHSA

Boys Volleyball Quick Facts — 2007-2008

Schools Entered
2008 Series: 169 Single Class Series
2007 Series: 163 Single Class Series
2006 Series: 155 Single Class Series
2005 Series: 153 Single Class Series
2004 Series: 146 Single Class Series
2003 Series: 154 Single Class Series
2002 Series: 126 Single Class Series
2001 Series: 128 Single Class Series
2000 Series: 127 Single Class Series
1999 Series: 124 Single Class Series
1998 Series: 109 Single Class Series
1997 Series: 102 Single Class Series
1996 Series:   94 Single Class Series
1995 Series:   86 Single Class Series
1994 Series: 82 Single Class Series
1993 Series:   79 Single Class Series
1992 Series: 73 Single Class Series

First Year of Statewide Series: 1991-1992

Levels of Competition
Sectionals: First Round Matches - May 19 or 20
Quarterfinal Matches - May 21
Semifinal Championship Matches - May 23 & 27
State Final: May 30-31 at Hoffman Estates High School, Hoffman Estates, IL

Advancement
The 32 regional champions will advance to one of 8 sectional sites as designated on the sectional complex bracket. The winners of the 8 sectionals shall advance to the State Final Tournament. Note: Schools are assigned to Sectional tournaments and winners will advance to play in successive tournaments on the basis of the pairing system outlined in the Terms and Conditions.

State Final Schedule
Friday, May 30, 2008
Session 1 (Quarterfinals)
Match 1 - 1:00 p.m.
Match 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Session 2 (Quarterfinals)
Match 3 - 5:00 p.m.
Match 4 - 6:00 p.m

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Session 3 (Semifinals)
Match 5 -10:00 a.m. -- Winner Match 1 vs. Winner Match 2
Match 6 - 11:00 a.m. -- Winner Match 3 vs. Winner Match 4
Session 4 (Consolation and Championship Matches)
Match 7 - 4:00 p.m.--Loser Match 5 vs. Loser Match 6
Match 8 - 5:15 p.m.--Winner Match 5 vs. Winner Match 6

State Final Ticket Prices
Single Session @ $8.00

Scoring: All state tournament series matches shall be rally scoring with the best 2 out of 3 games to 25 points with no cap, playing the let serve and allowing no more than 2 time-outs per game.