Members of the Eden Prairie Eagles boys volleyball team were introduced before the June 7 match vs. Chaska/Chan. Photos by Renee Lange
The Eagles boys volleyball team was named Southwest Conference champions last week with an undefeated conference record of 10-0. It’s the first championship in the program’s history, according to head coach Steph Chapek.
With the No. 1 seed in the conference, the team earned a first-round bye, sending them directly into the finals facing Chaska/Chanhassen on June 7 at Washburn High School.
The Eagles claimed their spot in the State Tournament with a 3-0 sweep (25-16, 25-14, 25-19).
Senior captain Adam Berger led the team with 15 kills, followed by freshman Shaurya Gumma with nine. Freshmen libero Ghauthamasankar Padmanaban had 12 digs and three ace serves. Sophomore setter Deion Lange added 19 assists.
Eden Prairie will play June 14-15 in the State Tournament at Shakopee High School.
The Minnesota State High School League voted May 9 to add boys volleyball as a sanctioned high school sport beginning in the 2024-25 season.
Senior hitter Adam Berger led the Eagles with 15 kills in the team’s win over Chaska/Chan on June 7 to qualify for the boys volleyball State Tournament June 14-15.
Deion Lange (21), libero Ghauthamasankar Padmanaban (in white jersey) and hitter Shaurya Gumma (4) celebrated a point during the team’s win over Chaska/Chan to qualify for the boys state volleyball tournament June 14-15.