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LQPV Eagles Place 4th in Debut Boys Volleyball Tournament
New program finishes 2-2 in first-ever sanctioned competition
Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:50am
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The LQPV Eagles' impressive debut in the boys volleyball tournament showcases the sport's growing popularity in rural Minnesota communities.Willmar TodayThe Lac qui Parle Valley (LQPV) boys volleyball team competed in its first-ever sanctioned tournament over the weekend, finishing 4th with a 2-2 record at the 12-team Osseo tournament. The Eagles won their first two matches against New Prague and Park of Cottage Grove before falling to Elk River and Park Center.
Why it matters
The LQPV boys volleyball program is brand new, having just been sanctioned by the Minnesota State High School League. Their strong debut performance in their first tournament shows promise for the new program and indicates growing interest in the sport across the state.
The details
In their inaugural match, the LQPV Eagles defeated New Prague 20-25, 25-23, 15-13. They followed that up with a win over Park of Cottage Grove 26-24, 25-21. The Eagles then lost to Elk River 25-21, 25-17 and fell to Park Center 25-19, 25-22 in the third-place match.
- The tournament took place on Saturday, April 13, 2026.
- LQPV will compete in the Spring Lake Park tournament on April 24-25, 2026.
- The Eagles will face St. Cloud Tech/Apollo on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Willmar Civic Center.
The players
Lac qui Parle Valley (LQPV) Eagles
The boys volleyball team from Lac qui Parle Valley High School, which is competing in its inaugural season after being sanctioned by the Minnesota State High School League.
What’s next
LQPV will look to build on their strong debut performance as they continue their inaugural season, including matches at the Spring Lake Park tournament and against St. Cloud Tech/Apollo.
The takeaway
The LQPV boys volleyball team's successful debut tournament showing is an encouraging sign for the growth of the sport across Minnesota, as new high school programs like theirs continue to emerge and compete.
