BOZEMAN — The best volleyball rivalry in the state of Montana will be renewed on Thursday night, with a state championship berth on the line.

Gallatin, the defending state champs, and Bozeman, the runner-up from last season, each won twice on Wednesday, on the first day of the Class AA state tournament, to advance to the undefeated semifinal in what will be a rematch of the 2024 championship match.

Gallatin and Bozeman were also part of a clean sweep by the Eastern AA in the first round, improving the league's record to 20-0 against Western AA teams on the first day of the state tournament dating back to 2020.

Here's the day one recap from Class AA state volleyball.

Gallatin 3, Great Falls CMR 0

Consistency has been the name of the game for the defending state champs during the 2025

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