Brophy’s boys volleyball tournament, the final big tune up before the state tournament, starts Friday.

Eight teams entered the tournament. Brophy is the favorite but a handful of ranked teams also will participate in the tournament, which kicks off at noon at Brophy.

Friday’s action will end at about 7 p.m. The action picks up again Saturday at 9 a.m., with the championship match scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. at Brophy.

Teams participating

Brophy

Gilbert

Sandra Day O’Connor

Hamilton

Highland

Mountain View

Desert Vista

Boulder Creek