The defending state champions will begin the 2008 season as the No. 2-ranked team in the state.

The Shakopee volleyball team is ranked No. 2 in the preseason Associated Press Class 3A poll.

Chaska is the No. 1-ranked team with 144 points. Shakopee is next with 140 with Eastview third with 132 points.

The Class 3A top-10:

1. Chaska

2. Shakopee

3. Eastview

4. St. Micheal-Albertville; Lakeville North

6. Woodbury

7. Waconia

8. Alexandria

9. Wayzata

10. Burnsville