FARGO — A new era of volleyball in North Dakota is set to begin this season.

For the first time, high school volleyball in the state will compete under three classifications after the North Dakota High School Activities Association board approved a three-class plan in September 2023 and finalized the move last year.

The approved plan mimics the move basketball made to three classes, which has now been in place for two seasons.

“I think (three-class basketball) has been good in some ways and not good in others,” said NDHSAA assistant director Kevin Morast, who oversees the sport of volleyball. “Basically, we’re seeing more teams qualify for state tournaments, but revenue seems to be down a little bit.

“For the most part, I think it’s a success and I think most of our member schools li

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