Nine area teams advanced to SoDak 16 state-qualifying matches with semifinal wins in region volleyball tournaments on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Area teams advancing to SoDak 16 matches include Groton Area, Aberdeen Roncalli, No. 4-rated Clark-Willow Lake and Hamlin in Class A and No. 2-ranked Northwestern, No. 3-ranked Warner, Castlewood, Herreid-Selby Area and Ipswich in Class B.

SoDak 16 matches are set for Tuesday, Nov. 11. Pairings are listed below.

Highlights from area region matches on Nov. 6 include:

Region 1A

Top-seeded Groton Area and second-seeded Aberdeen Roncalli each notched semifinal wins at Groton.

The host Tigers (25-5) opened with a 3-1 (25-13, 25-22, 25-21 and 25-17) victory over No. 4 Britton-Hecla. The Braves concluded their season at 14-13.

In the final match, Ronca

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