Center Grove defeats Bloomington South in volleyball semi-state match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

In a Class 4A volleyball semi-state match on October 31, Center Grove defeated Bloomington South with scores of 25-8, 25-17, 25-21. Despite a slow start in the first set, Bloomington South rallied in the third set, taking an early lead. However, a strong finish from Center Grove sealed their victory. Bloomington South's season ends at 29-3, marking their first elite eight appearance in 49 years, buoyed by a successful senior class that set a new standard for the program. The Panthers' coach expressed pride in the team's accomplishments and excitement for future seasons.
- •Center Grove wins the semi-state match against Bloomington South.
- •Match scores were 25-8, 25-17, 25-21 in favor of Center Grove.
- •Bloomington South finishes the season with a record of 29-3.
- •The Panthers made their first elite eight appearance in 49 years.
- •The senior class leaves a significant legacy for future teams.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Bloomington South volleyball shows it belongs in semi-state loss
"Slow start dooms Panthers against Center Grove but seniors' legacy already cemented
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