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Analysts predict 2026 CIAC girls volleyball state championship finalists

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Analysts predict 2026 CIAC girls volleyball state championship finalists
Summary

GametimeCT released its preseason projections for the 2026 CIAC girls volleyball state championships across four classifications. The forecast identifies potential finalists for the tournament, which concludes in late November at either Bulkeley or East Haven. Defending Class LL champion Greenwich faces expectations to return to the final, with projections favoring the Cardinals over Warde. Class M runner-up Barlow is expected to contend for a championship berth for the fourth consecutive year, while defending Class S title holder Coventry is predicted to make another deep run. Analysts highlighted returning all-state talent and previous tournament experience as key drivers for the selected programs. These preseason predictions serve as an early outlook for the competitive field ahead of the official state tournament schedule.

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Status Watch
  • •Greenwich is projected to reach the Class LL championship against Warde.
  • •East Lyme is picked to return to the Class L final to face Guilford.
  • •Barlow is favored to secure a spot in the Class M title match.
  • •Coventry appears as a potential finalist in the Class S bracket against Hale-Ray.
  • •The 2026 state tournament championships are scheduled for November 20 or November 21.
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What they're saying
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GametimeCT predicts the 2026 CIAC girls volleyball state champions in Classes LL, L, M and S.

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GametimeCT predicts the 2026 CIAC field hockey state champions in Classes L, M and S.

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GametimeCT predicts the 2026 CIAC girls soccer state champions in all four classes.

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