The Annandale volleyball team hosted Delano on Monday, playing the match that was postponed from Oct. 2.

Strib Varsity subscribers can watch replay here.

Annandale cited its gym’s air-handling unit being down, coupled with the forecasted heat and humidity, as the reason for the postponement.

Delano was No. 2 and Annandale No. 10 in Class 3A in the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association poll released Oct. 5.

Delano (21-1), led by senior defensive specialist/libero Kaelyn Wittwer, is ranked No. 3 in Strib Varsity’s Minnesota Top 25. The Tigers had won their past 16 matches, last losing on Sept. 6 to Lakeville North. Among their victories are a sweep of Chanhassen and a win over Maple Grove, both Class 4A powers.

Monday’s matchup was the biggest test of the season for Annandale (16-4). The Cardinals were 8-1 since Sept. 9, winning seven of those matches in three sets.

Annandale won every matchup against Delano from 2019 to 2022. The Tigers took over in 2023 and have won all three matches in the past two seasons.

The Cardinals have made the past five state tournaments in Class 2A and are looking to maintain the streak after moving up to Class 3A.

Delano has made nine state tournament appearances, including in 2023 and 2024. The Tigers were the Class 3A runner-up in 2023 and finished in third place last year.