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Fountain Lake to Face Mayflower in 3A Title Match

The Class 3A state volleyball championship will be held Saturday at Bank OZK Arena.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Volleyball

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Fountain Lake and Mayflower will compete for the Arkansas Class 3A state volleyball championship title this Saturday at Bank OZK Arena. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Fountain Lake is set to compete against Mayflower in the Class 3A volleyball state championship match on Saturday. The title game is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Bank OZK Arena.

Why it matters

The matchup represents the culmination of the postseason for the top teams in Arkansas's Class 3A classification. Both schools have navigated the state tournament bracket to earn their spots in the final contest.

Mayflower advanced to the final as a No. 4 seed after defeating Paris, Crowley's Ridge Academy, and Harrisburg in the state tournament bracket. The match features teams competing for the 3A state volleyball title.

The players

Fountain Lake

This Arkansas high school athletic program won the 3A South regional tournament to qualify for the state championship.

Mayflower

This team entered the state tournament as a No. 4 seed before defeating multiple opponents to reach the final round.

The details

Fountain Lake earned its spot in the final after winning the 3A South regional tournament last week. Mayflower secured its championship berth by navigating through several rounds of the state tournament as a lower seed.

Timeline

  1. Fountain Lake won the 3A South regional tournament during the week of October 23, 2026.

  2. The Class 3A state championship match will take place on October 31, 2026.

  3. The title match is scheduled to start at 11 a.m.

Season Trajectory

The match serves as the ultimate test for Fountain Lake and Mayflower within the Arkansas Activities Association framework. Winning this game determines the state champion for the 2026 season and closes out the competitive bracket.

Fans attending the championship can expect the match to start promptly at 11 a.m. at Bank OZK Arena. The game decides which school takes home the 2026 3A state title.

The takeaway

Following the state championship, the high school volleyball season will conclude for all participating teams in the 3A classification. Spectators should arrive early to Bank OZK Arena to ensure seating before the 11 a.m. start time.

Further reading

For more on high school athletics, visit the Volleyball section.

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