From ihsaa.org
Seven returning state finalists, including two teams that won it all
last year, have found their way back to the 36th Annual IHSAA
Volleyball State Finals that take place Nov. 3.
For the first time, the volleyball state finals will be played in Delaware County ,
withBall State University
Worthen Arena serving as the site for four state championship matches that
afternoon and evening.
with
Worthen Arena serving as the site for four state championship matches that
afternoon and evening.
Four different sites will be used for the morning semifinals, which
begin at 9 a.m. ET with the winners at each site converging on Worthen Arena
for their respective state championship match. Yorktown will host two semifinal
matches in Class 4A, Muncie Central will host the 3A matches, Delta the 2A
contests, and Worthen Arena will be the site for the Class A semifinalists.
begin at 9 a.m. ET with the winners at each site converging on Worthen Arena
for their respective state championship match. Yorktown will host two semifinal
matches in Class 4A, Muncie Central will host the 3A matches, Delta the 2A
contests, and Worthen Arena will be the site for the Class A semifinalists.
The Class A state title match begins at 2:30 p.m., with the 2A, 3A, and
4A matches scheduled to begin no earlier than 4:15 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:10 p.m.,
respectively. The 4A state championship match will be broadcast live to a statewide
audience on the Indiana Cable Network.
4A matches scheduled to begin no earlier than 4:15 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:10 p.m.,
respectively. The 4A state championship match will be broadcast live to a statewide
audience on the Indiana Cable Network.
Ten-time defending 2A champion Muncie Burris headlines the list of 16
teams, along with three-time defending champ Marquette Catholic in Class A.
Those two join three runner-up teams from last year ââ?¬â?? Mishawaka Marian (3A),Fairfield
Loogootee (A). Jasper (3A) and Brownstown (2A) were also state finalists a year
ago.
teams, along with three-time defending champ Marquette Catholic in Class A.
Those two join three runner-up teams from last year ââ?¬â?? Mishawaka Marian (3A),
Loogootee (A). Jasper (3A) and Brownstown (2A) were also state finalists a year
ago.
Marquette Catholic is making its ninth straight appearance in the Class
A state finals and has swept all five tournament foes in three games thus far.
They�ll meet Lafayette Central Catholic, which beat Wes-Del in five games last
Saturday to advance to state for the first time.Morristown
semifinal.
A state finals and has swept all five tournament foes in three games thus far.
They�ll meet Lafayette Central Catholic, which beat Wes-Del in five games last
Saturday to advance to state for the first time.
semifinal.
Loogootee has fallen in the final each of the past two seasons to Marquette
both advance,Marquette and Morristown
the championship match, with the Yellow Jackets winning in 2003 and Marquette
winning the following year.Marquette
also took a 2-0 decision between the two squads on Sept. 22.
both advance,
the championship match, with the Yellow Jackets winning in 2003 and Marquette
winning the following year.
also took a 2-0 decision between the two squads on Sept. 22.
Muncie Burris continues to be the 2A kingpin with 18 state titles to its
credit since 1982. Its semifinal againstFairfield
is a rematch of last year�s final, which Burris swept 3-0. Brownstown, which is
making its sixth straight trip to state, will meet first-time participant
Woodlan in the other early match.
credit since 1982. Its semifinal against
is a rematch of last year�s final, which Burris swept 3-0. Brownstown, which is
making its sixth straight trip to state, will meet first-time participant
Woodlan in the other early match.
Brownstown has been to the championship match five times since 1998, and
each time was turned away by Burris. The Braves have swept each of their five
tourney opponents this season.
each time was turned away by Burris. The Braves have swept each of their five
tourney opponents this season.
In 3A, Brebeuf will be gunning for its third 3A crown in the last five
years and will have to defeat Bellmont for the second time this season to have
a chance to do so after a 2-1 victory on Aug. 25. Bellmont, looking to advance
to its first championship round, is making its fourth trip to state since 1978
and second in three years.
years and will have to defeat Bellmont for the second time this season to have
a chance to do so after a 2-1 victory on Aug. 25. Bellmont, looking to advance
to its first championship round, is making its fourth trip to state since 1978
and second in three years.
Mishawaka Marian, which led last year�s 3A title match 2-0 before
surrendering three consecutive games to Roncalli, had to settle for the
runner-up spot for the second time (1999). In the other semi, the Knights will
meet Jasper, winners of five straight 3-0 decisions and playing in its first
state finals since its 1991 runner-up season.
surrendering three consecutive games to Roncalli, had to settle for the
runner-up spot for the second time (1999). In the other semi, the Knights will
meet Jasper, winners of five straight 3-0 decisions and playing in its first
state finals since its 1991 runner-up season.
A first-time volleyball champion in 4A is assured as each team has
played at this level previously but not taken home the big trophy. Floyd
Central has come closest and is playing in its first state finals since its
1990 runner-up campaign. The Highlanders have won all five tournament tests by
3-0 scores. Across the net from Floyd Central standsNew Castle
finals and first since 2001.New
Castle
current realignment moved them back to 4A.
played at this level previously but not taken home the big trophy. Floyd
Central has come closest and is playing in its first state finals since its
1990 runner-up campaign. The Highlanders have won all five tournament tests by
3-0 scores. Across the net from Floyd Central stands
finals and first since 2001.
Castle
current realignment moved them back to 4A.
making its first trip to state since 1980, when eight teams advanced to the
state finals. The Greyhounds� opponent will be Elkhart Memorial, which is
making its second appearance in five seasons in the state semifinals after
surviving a five-game thriller with LaPorte in last Saturday�s regional final.
Of note �
Defending state champions in the field
(2)
(2)
Burris
Returning state finalists (7)
Brownstown, Fairfield , Jasper, Loogootee,
Marquette Catholic, Mishawaka
Marian,Muncie
Burris
Marian,
Burris
Former state champions in the field (5)
Brebeuf, Marquette Catholic, Mishawaka Marian, Morristown ,
Muncie
2006 state runners-up in the field (3)
Loogootee,
Marian
First-time participants (2)
Catholic, Woodlan
Three or more consecutive state finals appearances
Brownstown (6th straight)
Loogootee (3rd straight)
Marquette Catholic (9th straight)
Muncie Burris (11th straight)
The state finals schedule, courtesy of ihsaa.org:
STATE FINALS
Date: Saturday, Nov. 3
Admission: $8 per session, $12 all
sessions
sessions
Semifinals
Class 4A
Match 1 ââ?¬â?? No. 9 New Castle
am ET
am ET
Class 3A
Match 1 ââ?¬â?? No. 7
(31-5). 9 am ET
(31-5). 9 am ET
Match 2 ââ?¬â?? No. 1 Mishawaka
(26-10). Follows Match 1
(26-10). Follows Match 1
Class 2A
Delta
Match 1 ââ?¬â?? No. 3
(29-8). 9 am ET
(29-8). 9 am ET
Match 2 ââ?¬â?? Fairfield
(34-4) vs. No. 1Muncie
Burris (35-3). Follows Match 1
(34-4) vs. No. 1
Burris (35-3). Follows Match 1
Class A
Worthen
Arena (Ball State University
Arena (
Match 1 ââ?¬â?? No. 1 Marquette
Catholic (31-7) vs. No. 3Lafayette
Central Catholic (34-2). 9 am ET
Catholic (31-7) vs. No. 3
Central Catholic (34-2). 9 am ET
Match 2 ââ?¬â?? No. 6 Morristown
Follows Match 1
Follows Match 1
Championships
Class A ââ?¬â??
Semifinal winners.
2:30 pm ET
Semifinal winners.
2:30 pm ET
Class 2A ââ?¬â??
Semifinal winners.
4:15 pm ET
Semifinal winners.
4:15 pm ET
Class 3A ââ?¬â??
Semifinal winners.
6 pm ET
Semifinal winners.
6 pm ET
Class 4A ââ?¬â??
Semifinal winners.
8:10 pm ET
Semifinal winners.
8:10 pm ET
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