Bauxite Advances to Class 4A Volleyball State Final
Bauxite secures a spot in the championship match after defeating Benton Harmony Grove in four sets.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Volleyball
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Bauxite triumphed over Benton Harmony Grove in a 3-1 semifinal victory on Wednesday. The win propels Bauxite into the Class 4A state championship match scheduled for this weekend.
Why it matters
The victory highlights Bauxite’s strategic defensive focus on limiting the offensive production of key opponents. Advancing to the final sets up a high-stakes matchup against Brookland to determine the state title holder.
Bauxite won the match with set scores of 25-16, 25-20, 23-25, and 25-23. Asa Perry led the effort with 22 kills and three aces.
The players
Bauxite
This Arkansas high school volleyball program has earned a berth in the Class 4A state title match.
Benton Harmony Grove
This program competed as the opponent in the state semifinal match.
Brookland
This team qualified for the state championship final after winning their semifinal contest against Pottsville.
Asa Perry
She is a key player for Bauxite who recorded 22 kills and three aces during the semifinal victory.
The details
Bauxite successfully neutralized their opponents by limiting the offensive output of Jaycee Bossert and Preslie Walker. In the other semifinal, Brookland earned their place in the championship round by defeating Pottsville in a 3-0 sweep.
Timeline
Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Bauxite defeats Benton Harmony Grove in the semifinal match.
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Bauxite faces Brookland in the state championship at 1 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This win establishes Bauxite as the definitive contender representing their side of the bracket in the Class 4A state championship progression. The result sets the stage for a final showdown that will decide the tournament winner.
Bauxite players AJ Barnes, who recorded 11 kills and four blocks, and Preslie Walker, who posted 19 kills, will be key factors in the upcoming title game statistics. Fans can monitor the championship bracket to see how the Bauxite rotation adjustments influence their performance against Brookland.
The takeaway
Advancing through a competitive semifinal requires consistent offensive depth and defensive discipline throughout all four sets. Teams that effectively neutralize an opponent’s top hitters often find the momentum needed to secure a championship berth.
What happens next
The Class 4A state championship game between Bauxite and Brookland is scheduled to occur at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs.
Further reading
For more on high school athletics, visit Arkansas Volleyball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ArkansasOnline.
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