Blue Valley West Wins Kansas Class 6A State Title
The Jaguars secured another state championship title after a two-set victory against Mill Valley in Overland Park.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Volleyball
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Blue Valley West claimed the Kansas Class 6A state volleyball championship on October 31, 2026. The team defeated Mill Valley in the state final match held in Overland Park.
Why it matters
The victory marks a significant achievement for the program as it builds on its previous success in the 2025 state championship. The win highlights the team's sustained dominance in high school volleyball competition.
Blue Valley West secured the final with set scores of 28-26 and 25-23. The team reached the championship match after defeating Blue Valley in the semifinals with scores of 25-23 and 25-19.
The players
Blue Valley West
This is a competitive high school volleyball program that successfully defended its state title.
Jessica Horstick
She serves as the head coach of the Blue Valley West volleyball team.
Mill Valley
This is a high school volleyball team that finished as the runner-up in the state tournament.
The details
The championship matches took place at the AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk in Overland Park. Blue Valley West successfully navigated the tournament bracket, overcoming Blue Valley in the semifinals to reach the deciding match against Mill Valley.
Timeline
Blue Valley West won the state championship in 2025.
The state final match took place on October 31, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory continues the program's streak following the 2025 Kansas Class 6A state volleyball championship. The win reaffirms the team's status as the top contender in the state's highest classification.
The championship win confirms Blue Valley West's ranking as the top program in Class 6A for the season. This result concludes the tournament bracket for all participating teams in the state classification.
The takeaway
Maintaining a championship-level performance requires consistent execution across all tournament rounds. Developing strong defensive play in high-pressure final sets remains essential for winning state-level titles.
Further reading
For more news on local tournaments, visit the Volleyball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Kansas City Star.
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