Woodmont Faces Wando for Girls' Volleyball Title
Three Upstate teams are headed to SCHSL girls' volleyball state championship games, with Woodmont set to face Wando on Nov. 7.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Volleyball
Woodmont advanced to the SCHSL girls' volleyball state championship game after defeating Mauldin in three straight sets, and will face Wando for the title. Powdersville and Liberty also advanced to state finals, with Powdersville set to play Oceanside Collegiate Academy on Nov. 5 and Liberty set to face Phillip Simmons on Nov. 7 for the Class 2A title.
Why it matters
Three Upstate programs reaching the state finals gives the region a strong showing in the SCHSL girls' volleyball postseason. Woodmont's bid for a second-straight championship and Liberty's return to the finals after a stretch away from the stage add to the stakes.
Wando has won seven state volleyball titles, most recently in 2020, and enters its matchup against Woodmont with that history. Liberty has not reached a state final since 2022, and the outcome of its Class 2A title match against Phillip Simmons on Nov. 7 remains unsettled.
The players
Woodmont High School
Woodmont is a Upstate South Carolina high school whose girls' volleyball program is competing for its second-straight state championship.
Wando High School
Wando is a Mount Pleasant high school whose volleyball program has won seven state championships, the most recent in 2020.
The details
Woodmont won its semifinal against Mauldin in three straight sets and is led by junior Mallory Mizell, a South Carolina commit. Powdersville defeated Christ Church in three straight sets in the Upper State final and has beaten Oceanside Collegiate Academy in each of the past two state title games.
Timeline
Nov. 5: Powdersville vs. Oceanside Collegiate Academy state final.
Nov. 7: Woodmont vs. Wando and Liberty vs. Phillip Simmons state finals.
Season Trajectory
The state finals show how the Upstate has gained ground in the girls' volleyball postseason, with three programs reaching the title stage in the same year. Wando's seven state titles and last championship in 2020 set a benchmark that Woodmont now has a chance to challenge.
Fans who want to attend the state finals should check venue and ticket details for Dreher High School before the Nov. 5 and Nov. 7 matches. Local viewers can follow the championship matches on the scheduled dates to see how the three Upstate teams perform.
The takeaway
The Upstate's presence in three state finals this season shows how deep the region's girls' volleyball talent has become. Readers following the championship weekend will see whether Woodmont can overtake Wando's long-standing title record.
What happens next
The Powdersville vs. Oceanside Collegiate Academy state final is scheduled for Nov. 5, and the Woodmont vs. Wando and Liberty vs. Phillip Simmons state finals are scheduled for Nov. 7.
Further reading
For more coverage of state tournament brackets and schedules, see Volleyball on Wisevoter.
