Green Level Wins 8A State Volleyball Championship
The team defeated West Forsyth in a three-set sweep to secure the state title.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Volleyball
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Green Level defeated West Forsyth 3-0 to claim the 8A state volleyball championship at Campbell University. The victory concluded a decisive performance where Green Level secured the win with set scores of 25-22, 25-22, and 25-9.
Why it matters
The championship victory marks the culmination of the season for Green Level, while West Forsyth concludes its second consecutive appearance in the state title game. Green Level dominated the offensive side of the court, establishing a significant gap in production throughout the match.
Green Level dominated the net with a 47-19 advantage in total kills against their opponents. The match concluded in a 3-0 sweep with set scores of 25-22, 25-22, and 25-9.
The players
Green Level
This team captured the 8A state volleyball championship title.
West Forsyth
This program finished as the state runner-up after appearing in the championship for the second consecutive year.
Campbell University
This institution served as the host site for the state championship tournament held in Buies Creek.
The details
Green Level relied on relentless defensive play and consistent pressure at the service line to exploit their opponents. By targeting younger defensive specialists on the West Forsyth roster, Green Level maintained control throughout the three sets.
Timeline
The 8A state championship game took place on October 30, 2026.
West Forsyth operated with a core group of players throughout the 2025 season.
Season Trajectory
Green Level secures the title after a dominant showing, capping off a season defined by their ability to pressure opponents at the service line. This result leaves West Forsyth to rebuild following a second consecutive championship game appearance.
Green Level claims the state title through a decisive 3-0 sweep, ending the tournament with a massive 47-19 advantage in total kills. West Forsyth concludes its campaign as runner-up, failing to leverage the experience of its four returning starters in the final match.
The takeaway
Consistent defensive pressure often proves decisive in high-stakes championship matches. Teams that successfully neutralize opposing specialists early in the game frequently establish the momentum necessary to secure a sweep.
Further reading
For more on high school volleyball across the region, visit the North Carolina Volleyball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Winston-Salem Journal.
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