Week one highlights feature various sports events across the state

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:17 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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As the regular season for football teams begins on August 21, other sports also take center stage this week. Matches include a volleyball rivalry opener between Lapel and Frankton on August 17 and boys soccer featuring Liberty Christian at Anderson on August 18. Volleyball continues with Anderson visiting Pendleton Heights on August 19. The Taylor University Cross Country Opener and the Madison County golf championship are set for August 22. Lapel aims for their third straight golf title while facing competition from schools including Anderson and Frankton.

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  • Lapel and Frankton face off in volleyball on August 17
  • Liberty Christian opens soccer season against Anderson on August 18
  • Anderson hosts Pendleton Heights in volleyball on August 19
  • Taylor University Cross Country Opener scheduled for August 22
  • Madison County golf championship set for August 22
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Next Friday is the regular season opener for football teams across the state and the stadium lights that evening will be receiving the bulk of the attention. However, the gridiron is not the only stage available and football is not the only show in town this week as soccer, cross country, boys tennis, and girls volleyball join the girls golfers in competition. Here is a look at a few of the ...

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