Seven returning state finalists, including two teams that won it allla

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Seven returning state finalists, including two teams that won it all last year, have found their way back to the 36^th Annual IHSAA Volleyball State Finals that take place Nov. 3.

For the first time, the volleyball state finals will be played in Delaware County, with Ball State University's 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.

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.

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 - Mishawaka Marian (3A), Fairfield (2A), and 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 will face Loogootee in the other semifinal.

Loogootee has fallen in the final each of the past two seasons to Marquette. Should they both advance, Marquette and Morristown also have met twice previously in 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.

Muncie Burris continues to be the 2A kingpin with 18 state titles to its credit since 1982. Its semifinal against Fairfield 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.

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.

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.

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 stands New Castle, which is playing in its third finals and first since 2001. New Castle resided in 3A the last four years before the current realignment moved them back to 4A.

Carmel is 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)

Marquette Catholic, Muncie Burris

Returning state finalists (7)

Brownstown, Fairfield, Jasper, Loogootee, Marquette Catholic, Mishawaka Marian, Muncie Burris

Former state champions in the field (5)

Brebeuf, Marquette Catholic, Mishawaka Marian, Morristown, Muncie Burris

2006 state runners-up in the field (3)

Fairfield, Loogootee, Mishawaka Marian

First-time participants (2)

Lafayette Central 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

Semifinals

Class 4A

Yorktown

Match 1 - No. 9 New Castle (31-7) vs. Floyd Central (29-8). 9 am ET

Match 2 - Carmel (28-8) vs. No. 4 Elkhart Memorial (35-3). Follows Match 1

Class 3A

Muncie Central

Match 1 - No. 7 Brebeuf (26-9) vs. No. 5 Bellmont (31-5). 9 am ET

Match 2 - No. 1 Mishawaka Marian (34-4) vs. No. 8 Jasper (26-10). Follows Match 1

Class 2A

Delta

Match 1 - No. 3 Brownstown (31-5) vs. Woodlan (29-8). 9 am ET

Match 2 - Fairfield (34-4) vs. No. 1 Muncie Burris (35-3). Follows Match 1

Class A

Worthen Arena (Ball State University)

Match 1 - No. 1 Marquette Catholic (31-7) vs. No. 3 Lafayette Central Catholic (34-2). 9 am ET

Match 2 - No. 6 Morristown (30-7) vs. No. 9 Loogootee (27-9). Follows Match 1

Championships

Worthen Arena, Ball State University, 2000 West University Avenue, Muncie. Website

Class A - Semifinal winners. 2:30 pm ET

Class 2A - Semifinal winners. 4:15 pm ET

Class 3A - Semifinal winners. 6 pm ET

Class 4A - Semifinal winners. 8:10 pm ET

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PREVIEW: State finals

Published: 10/31/2007

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PREVIEW: State finals Seven returning state finalists, including two teams that won it alllast year, have found their way back to the 36 th Annual IHSAAVolleyball State Finals that take place Nov. 3. For the first time, the volleyball state finals will be played in Delaware County ,with Ball State University 'sWorthen Arena serving as the site for four state championship matches thatafternoon and evening. Four different sites will be used for the morning semifinals, whichbegin at 9 a.m. ET with the winners at each site converging on Worthen Arenafor their respective state championship match. Yorktown will host two semifinalmatches in Class 4A, Muncie Central will host the 3A matches, Delta the 2Acontests, and Worthen Arena will be the site for the Class A semifinalists ... Published: 10/31/2007 From ihsaa.org Seven returning state finalists, including two teams that won it all last year, have found their way back to the 36^th Annual IHSAA Volleyball State Finals that take place Nov. 3. For the first time, the volleyball state finals will be played in Delaware County, with Ball State University's 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. 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. 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 - Mishawaka Marian (3A), Fairfield (2A), and 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 will face Loogootee in the other semifinal. Loogootee has fallen in the final each of the past two seasons to Marquette. Should they both advance, Marquette and Morristown also have met twice previously in 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. Muncie Burris continues to be the 2A kingpin with 18 state titles to its credit since 1982. Its semifinal against Fairfield 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. 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. 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. 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 stands New Castle, which is playing in its third finals and first since 2001. New Castle resided in 3A the last four years before the current realignment moved them back to 4A. Carmel is 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) Marquette Catholic, Muncie Burris Returning state finalists (7) Brownstown, Fairfield, Jasper, Loogootee, Marquette Catholic, Mishawaka Marian, Muncie Burris Former state champions in the field (5) Brebeuf, Marquette Catholic, Mishawaka Marian, Morristown, Muncie Burris 2006 state runners-up in the field (3) Fairfield, Loogootee, Mishawaka Marian First-time participants (2) Lafayette Central 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 Semifinals Class 4A Yorktown Match 1 - No. 9 New Castle (31-7) vs. Floyd Central (29-8). 9 am ET Match 2 - Carmel (28-8) vs. No. 4 Elkhart Memorial (35-3). Follows Match 1 Class 3A Muncie Central Match 1 - No. 7 Brebeuf (26-9) vs. No. 5 Bellmont (31-5). 9 am ET Match 2 - No. 1 Mishawaka Marian (34-4) vs. No. 8 Jasper (26-10). Follows Match 1 Class 2A Delta Match 1 - No. 3 Brownstown (31-5) vs. Woodlan (29-8). 9 am ET Match 2 - Fairfield (34-4) vs. No. 1 Muncie Burris (35-3). Follows Match 1 Class A Worthen Arena (Ball State University) Match 1 - No. 1 Marquette Catholic (31-7) vs. No. 3 Lafayette Central Catholic (34-2). 9 am ET Match 2 - No. 6 Morristown (30-7) vs. No. 9 Loogootee (27-9). Follows Match 1 Championships Worthen Arena, Ball State University, 2000 West University Avenue, Muncie. Website Class A - Semifinal winners. 2:30 pm ET Class 2A - Semifinal winners. 4:15 pm ET Class 3A - Semifinal winners. 6 pm ET Class 4A - Semifinal winners. 8:10 pm ET So what do you think? Share your thoughts on our Volleyball message board.