Center Grove Wins Class 4A Regional Volleyball Title

The Trojans defeated Brownsburg in four sets to secure their spot in the upcoming semistate tournament.

Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Volleyball

Expressive editorial sports illustration showing volleyball players mid-jump at the net, capturing the intensity of a championship match. — Center Grove clinched the Class 4A regional volleyball title on Tuesday, defeating Brownsburg in four sets to advance to next week's semistate tournament. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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No. 6-ranked Center Grove secured the Class 4A regional volleyball championship after defeating Brownsburg in a 3-1 match. The victory advances the team to the semistate round scheduled for next week.

Why it matters

This regional title win moves Center Grove closer to a potential state championship run after overcoming a tough opponent in the postseason bracket.

Center Grove finished with set scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-17, and 25-18. Gabby Gilliard led the offensive effort by recording 13 kills in the win.

The players

Center Grove

The No. 6-ranked volleyball team is a competitive program that features seven seniors on its current roster.

Brownsburg

The high school volleyball program recently won a sectional championship after defeating Plainfield.

Gabby Gilliard

The standout player recorded 13 kills during the regional championship victory.

Bloomington South

The No. 13-ranked team is the upcoming semistate opponent for Center Grove.

The details

Center Grove utilized an expanded offensive attack involving pins and middles to overcome Brownsburg at the Cascade gymnasium. To prepare for the low ceiling of the host site, the team practiced inside a barn.

The regional match took place on October 24, 2026.
The semistate match against Bloomington South is scheduled for October 31, 2026.

Season Trajectory

This win advances Center Grove through the 2026 season tournament bracket toward the state title. It sets up a high-stakes clash against No. 13-ranked Bloomington South that will determine who moves on to the final stages.

Center Grove will advance to face Bloomington South in the semistate round next week. The team carries momentum from this victory, having previously swept Bloomington South in three sets on September 24, 2026.

The takeaway

The team demonstrated adaptability by modifying their practice environment to account for specific gym constraints. This victory highlights the effectiveness of their diversified offensive strategy heading into the final postseason rounds.