The last big volleyball invitational of the season takes place in the southeast valley Friday and Saturday with the annual Nike Tournament of Champions at Chandler High, Perry High and Court One Complex in Tempe.

Fifty-five schools are entered -- 34 from Arizona and 21 from out of state. There will be 14 pools of four teams competing. Among the top teams with a chance to reach the elite brackets -- Gold and Platinum - from Arizona are Sunnyslope, Hamilton, Desert Vista, Seton Catholic, Centennial, Basha, Thatcher, Northwest Christian, Highland, Sabino, Desert Mountain and Corona del Sol. Desert Vista won the elite bracket last year (Gold).

Pool play takes place Friday and bracket play -- seven brackets -- commences Saturday morning and continues through bracket-title games late Saturday afternoon. Brackets are gold, silver, bronze, paltinum, diamond, emerald and sapphire.

For a complete schedule of matches, sites and pool assignments go to www.niketournamentofchampions.com/events.