Macon Volleyball Teams to Start State Playoffs
Three local high school volleyball squads are set to compete in the GHSA state tournament on October 17.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Volleyball
Three Macon volleyball teams have secured spots in the GHSA state tournament, with playoff matches beginning on October 17. The schools earned their bids through their performances during the regular season.
Why it matters
The tournament appearance validates the teams' efforts throughout the regular season within their respective regions. Advancing to the state bracket provides players the opportunity to compete for a championship title.
The ACE Gryphons hold a 21-17 record, while the Central Chargers enter with a 16-16 record and the Rutland Hurricanes finish at 12-18. Each team is part of a 32-team state tournament field.
The players
ACE Gryphons
This Macon-based high school team earned the No. 10 seed for the state volleyball tournament.
Central Chargers
This athletic program is heading to Kendrick as the No. 24 seed in the Class 3A state tournament.
Rutland Hurricanes
The team concludes its volleyball season with a 12-18 record and travels to Union County for the first round.
The details
The ACE Gryphons qualified as the No. 10 seed in their bracket, while the Central Chargers enter as the No. 24 seed. Central and Rutland are scheduled to travel for their respective first-round playoff games.
Timeline
August 29 to September 10, 2026: ACE volleyball team won eight of 10 matches.
Late September 2026: Central Chargers lost five consecutive matches.
October 17, 2026: First round volleyball playoff matchups occur.
Season Trajectory
The transition to volleyball state playoffs follows the conclusion of the GHSA Class 2A State Championship softball bracket. Advancing through these rounds is critical for teams looking to improve their postseason seeding and program standing.
The Central Chargers and Rutland Hurricanes must secure road wins in Kendrick and Union County respectively to keep their championship hopes alive. ACE enters the 32-team bracket with a favorable No. 10 seed to begin their tournament run.
The takeaway
Participation in the state tournament is a significant milestone for these Macon high school programs. Following the brackets can help fans track how local teams perform against top-tier competition in the GHSA classification.
What happens next
The ACE volleyball team is scheduled to play Crawford County on Saturday, October 17.
Further reading
For updates on local athletics, check out our Macon volleyball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Telegraph.
