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Illini Bluffs and Tri-Valley prepare for state volleyball tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 5:45 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Illini Bluffs and Tri-Valley prepare for state volleyball tournament
Summary

Illini Bluffs and Tri-Valley are set to compete in the state volleyball tournament in Normal, Illinois, on November 13. Illini Bluffs will face Athens in the Class 1A semifinals at 9 a.m., marking their second appearance in state history. Tri-Valley, making its state debut, plays Richmond-Burton in the 2A semifinals at 1:30 p.m. Both teams come from small central Illinois schools and are eager to showcase their talent in front of a large crowd.

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  • •Illini Bluffs has less than 250 students.
  • •Tri-Valley is competing at state for the first time.
  • •Illini Bluffs last appeared at state seven years ago.
  • •Illini Bluffs plays in the 10,000-seat arena in Normal.
  • •Tri-Valley won only one sectional prior to this season.
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  • 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Illini Bluffs, Tri-Valley ready for state volleyball experience
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NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — One is a first timer at state, the other a two-timer. Both are small central Illinois schools ready to make a big impression at the state volleyball tournament Friday. Illini Bluffs plays at state for the only the second time in school history. The school with fewer than 250 students will […]

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