The IHSAA Girls Volleyball State Tournament is kicking off its sectional rounds this week, hitting the courts starting Tuesday, Oct. 13. After high school soccer sectionals wrapped last week, it’s time for the volleyball teams to step into the spotlight, and the Lafayette area is sending a STACKED crew to battle. With eight different brackets featuring local squads, this is where the real fight for a state title begins.
Lafayette’s Heavy Hitters Ready To Roll
Eight different Lafayette area teams are diving into the postseason this year, and you know there are some serious contenders leading the charge. We’re talking about No. 9 Harrison in Class 4A, the absolute force that is No. 2 Benton Central in Class 2A, and the untouchable No. 1 Covington in Class 1A. These aren’t just names on a bracket; they’re the teams everyone else is gunning for, and for good reason. It’s a seriously talented field across the board for these 2026 teams, and you can bet the energy is going to be insane.
Sectional Showdowns: Your Must-See Matchups
The sectional brackets are locked, and the road to the championship is laid out. In Class 4A Sectional 7 at McCutcheon, Saturday, Oct. 17, is going to be wild with McCutcheon facing Lafayette Jefferson at 10 a.m., and then Kokomo taking on No. 9 Harrison at 12 p.m. Those winners clash for the championship at 6 p.m. later that day.
Over in Class 3A Sectional 23 at Logansport, things are starting hot, with West Lafayette clashing with Marion at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Quarterfinal action continues Thursday, Oct. 15, before the semifinals hit Saturday, Oct. 17. Meanwhile, Class 2A Sectional 41 at Southmont is also kicking off Tuesday, Oct. 13, with Monrovia vs. South Vermillion at 6 p.m. and Cascade vs. South Putnam at 7:30 p.m. And don’t sleep on Class 2A Sectional 37 at Western Boone, where Seeger takes on Clinton Prairie at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, too. Get ready, because these opening rounds are going to set the tone for the entire tournament.
This isn’t just a few games, folks, this is the start of the IHSAA State Tournament grind. You know we’ll be tracking these Lafayette teams hard, especially with Harrison, Benton Central, and Covington leading the charge. Keep your eyes peeled as scores drop throughout the week; every serve, spike, and block from here on out matters. This is the path to glory, and it’s starting right now!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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