2026 Boys Volleyball Championships Preview

About this episode

The episode previews the 2026 Boys’ Volleyball Championships, discussing tournament details and the sport's growth.

On this championship preview on the MSHSAA All-Access Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Rukstad and Toni Hill preview the 2026 Boys’ Volleyball Championships, the sport’s third year and first with two classes after growth to 105 registered schools (94 postseason). The state tournament will be May 26–27 at the Show Me Center on SEMO’s campus in Cape Girardeau, with quarterfinals determining the final four in each class, semifinals on May 26 (Class 1 at 10 a.m. and noon; Class 2 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.), and third-place and championship matches on May 27 (Class 1 at 10 a.m. and noon; Class 2 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.). They discuss the move to a textured boys’ ball for state and note continued geographic growth centered in St. Louis and Kansas City, praising the venue’s championship experience.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Jennifer Rukstad, Toni Hill

Topics covered

• Boys Volleyball
• Championship Preview
• High School Sports
• Sports Growth
• State Tournament

Keywords

• Boys Volleyball
• Championships
• State Tournament
• SEMO
• Sports Growth
• Quarterfinals
• Semifinals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Missouri State High School Activities Association

Places: Cape Girardeau, Show Me Center

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