Albany and Rocori split matches at Earlybird Volleyball Tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Albany hosted the annual Earlybird Volleyball Tournament on August 28, with Albany and Rocori each finishing their matches with 2-2 records. Albany swept Maple Lake and Big Lake but lost to Osakis and Annandale. Rocori secured wins against Maple Lake and Osakis, suffering defeats against New London-Spicer and Sauk Centre. The tournament featured teams from across central Minnesota, with Annandale, New London-Spicer, and Watertown-Mayer winning their respective pools. Albany coach Brian Hines noted positive aspects of his team’s performance despite the losses. Both teams will return to action on September 1.
- •Albany and Rocori each went 2-2 at the tournament.
- •Albany finished third in Pool A after playoff sweeps.
- •Rocori was second in Pool B with victories against Maple Lake and Osakis.
- •Annandale, New London-Spicer, and Watertown-Mayer won their pools.
- •Both teams will play again on September 1.
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Albany, Rocori split games in annual Earlybird Volleyball Tournament
"Albany hosted its annual Earlybird Volleyball Tournament Friday, Aug. 28. Both the Huskies and Spartans went 2-2 to start the year.
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