Arizona's best high school boys volleyball programs: Elite company

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When Gilbert Higley won the 5A boys volleyball state championship in 2018, it became just the 17th school to win a state championship in the sport in Arizona.

That's some pretty elite company to join.

The AIA didn't start boys volleyball until 1995 and it has been limited to one or two divisions.

So there hasn't been many trophies to pass around.

PHOTOS:Arizona's best high school boys volleyball programs - ranked by state titles

Of the 17 schools to take home a state title, just seven of them have won more than one state championship, led by Phoenix Mountain Pointe's seven titles.

Four schools have won three state titles, including Anthem Boulder Creek, which took home championships in three out of four seasons from 2014-17.

Look at the seven schools with multiple state titles in Arizona high school boys volleyball.

1. 7 titles since 1995

Phoenix Mountain Pointe: Coach Fred Mann started the program winning the first 4A/5A state title in 1995. Other titles came for Mann and the Pride in 2009, 2008, 2003, 2002, 2000 and 1999.

2. 3 titles since 1995

Anthem Boulder Creek: School won first title under coach Troy Dueling in 2014, defeating Mesa for the Division I championship 25-18, 28-26, 25-27, 25-18. School also took home the Division I title in 2016 under Dueling, beating Gilbert Perry in four sets. It then won the 6A title in 2017 over Chandler in four sets.

2. 3 titles since 1995

Tucson Catalina Foothills: Won 3 straight 4A/5A Division II titles from 2006-2008. 2007 team finished season 35-1.

2. 3 titles since 1995

Phoenix Brophy Prep: In 2006, team went 32-3 on its way to 4A/5A Division I crown under coach Tony Oldani, defeating Gilbert Highland in the final. School also won titles in 2001 and 1998.

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2. 3 titles since 1995

Gilbert Highland: Vee Hiapo's squad won the Division I title over Gilbert in 2013, 25-20-25-20-25-22. It also won 4A/5A titles in 2004 and 2005.

6. 2 titles since 1995

Phoenix Desert Vista: School won the 6A title in 2018 with a 3-set win over Sandra Day O'Connor. It also won the Div. I title in 2007 over Gilbert Highland in three sets.

6. 2 titles since 1995

Tucson Catalina: School defeated Tucson Catalina Foothills for 4A/5A Division II title in 2010 under coach Heather Moore-Martin in four sets. That team finished season 20-0. Also won 2011 2A/4A title over Catalina Foothills for second state title.

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High school boys volleyball is still young in Arizona.

But the future looks bright.

To see all the high schools that have won state championships in boys volleyball in Arizona since 1995, click here.

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