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2026 CDAB TOURNAMENT INFO - ALL DIVISIONS

Tournament Manager: Jill Logan, P: 614-562-1602, Email: [email protected]. Supervises all tournaments and conducts all draw and seeding meetings.
CDAB Board Member Volleyball Liaison: Pam Bosser, Athletic Administrator, Lancaster High School, 1312 Granville Pike, Lancaster 43103. B: 740-681-7553, Email: [email protected].
 
Hosting Tournament Games: The host school shall be responsible for all game arrangements, except the selection of game officials.   Game arrangements include court preparation, hiring gate help, ticket sellers, ticket takers, police, and other game preparations that are necessary.  If the higher seeded team is unable to provide adequate facilities, that team is responsible to arrange a game site with adequate facilities to host the game. The home team Athletic Director is responsible for notifying the tournament manager of any game site changes as soon as possible after alternative site arrangements have been made.
2026 CDAB Volleyball Tournament Forms
Volleyball Tournament School Information Form - to be used by all teams for sectional, district and regional tournament competition. 
Volleyball Tournament Team Bench List - to be used by all teams for sectional, district and regional tournament competition. 
Volleyball Tournament Match Roster and Starting Lineup Form - to be used by all teams for all tournament competition. 
2026 CDAB Fall Sport Financial Documents
    2026 CDAB Financial Procedures
    2026 CDAB Fall Sport Financial Report
2026 Division I Tournament Information
DIVISION I - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Note: Schools listed are accurate as of August 23, 2026
Central District Schools: Central Crossing, Delaware Hayes, Dublin Coffman, Dublin Jerome, Gahanna Lincoln, Grove City, Groveport Madison, Hilliard Bradley, Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Lancaster, Licking Heights, Marysville, Newark, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Westerville North, Westland, Worthington Kilbourne. (25)
DIVISION I - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division I schools will draw into one of six district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2, Central 3, Central 4, Central 5, Central 6). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament Dates: TBA - Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 26, 27 and 28, 2026. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 29 or 31, 2026
Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Avenue, Westerville 43082. Andy Ey, Site Manager, P: 614-797-6802, Email: [email protected].  Central 1 and Central 3 will play at Westerville Central HS.
     Central 1 District Final - October 29 at 5:50 p.m.
     Central 3 District Final - October 29 at 7:30  p.m.
Central Crossing High School, 4500 Big Run South Rd, Grove City, OH 43123. Jon Marshall, Site Manager, P: 614-801-6505, Email: [email protected].  Central 2, Central 4, Central 5 and Central 6 will play at Central Crossing HS.
     Central 2 District Final - October 29 at 5:50 p.m.
     Central 4 District Final - October 29 at 7:30 p.m.
     Central 5 District Final - October 31 at 10:00 a.m.
     Central 6 District Final - October 31 at 12:00 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 1 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov. 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Central 4 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Central 3 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 3 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov. 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southwest 6 winner (home) vs. Central 6 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 5 winner (home) vs. Southwest 5 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
2026 Division II Tournament Information
DIVISION II - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Note: Schools listed are accurate as of August 23, 2026
Central District Schools: Big Walnut, Bishop Hartley, Bishop Watterson, Briggs, Canal Winchester, Dublin Scioto, Franklin Heights, Mifflin, Mount Vernon, New Albany, Northland, Teays Valley, Thomas Worthington, Walnut Ridge, Watkins Memorial, Westerville Central, Westerville South, Whetstone. (18)
Southeast District Schools: Logan. (1)
DIVISION II - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division II schools will draw into one of four district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2, Central 3, Central 4). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: TBA. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 27 or 28, 2026. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 29 or 31, 2026
Jonathan Alder High School, 9200 US Route 42 South, Plain City 43064. Scott Ruele, Site Manager, P: 614-873-4642, Email: [email protected]. 
     Central 1 District Final - October 31 at 10:00 a.m.
     Central 2 District Final - October 29 at 5:50 p.m.
     Central 3 District Final - October 31 at 12:00 p.m.
     Central 4 District Final - October 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 7 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov. 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Central 4 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Central 3 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
2026 Division III Tournament Information
DIVISION III - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Note: Schools listed are accurate as of August 23, 2026
Central District Schools:  Bexley, Bloom-Carroll, Centennial, Columbus International, Cristo Rey Columbus, Granville, Hamilton Township, Horizon Science Academy (Columbus), Independence (Columbus), Linden McKinley, Marion Harding, South (Columbus), St. Francis DeSales (Columbus), West, Whitehall-Yearling. (15)
DIVISION III - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division III schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: TBA. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 26 or 27, 2026. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 29, 2026.
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.  Paul McNeal, Site Manager, P: 740-243-1108, Email:  [email protected].
     Central 1 District Final - October 29 at 5:30 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - October 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 11 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov. 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southeast District winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Northwest 1 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
2026 Division IV Tournament Information
DIVISION IV - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Note: Schools listed are accurate as of August 23, 2026
Central District Schools: Beechcroft, Bishop Ready, Buckeye Valley, East (Columbus), Heath, Highland (Marengo), Johnstown, Jonathan Alder, KIPP Columbus, Lakewood (Hebron), Licking Valley, London, Marion-Franklin, River Valley (Caledonia). (14)
DIVISION IV - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division IV schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: October 21, 2026. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 26, 2026. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 31, 2026.
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.  Paul McNeal, Site Manager, P: 740-243-1108, Email:  [email protected].  
     Central 1 District Final - October 31 at 5:00 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - October 31 at 7:00 p.m..
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 15 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov. 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southwest 3 winner (home) vs. Southwest 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Southwest 2 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 16 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     Northwest 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Northwest 3 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
2026 Division V Tournament Information
DIVISION V - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Note: Schools listed are accurate as of August 23, 2026
Central District Schools: Africentric Early College, Centerburg, Columbus Academy, Columbus School for Girls, Elgin, Federicktown, Grandview Heights, Grove City Christian, Madison Plains, North Union, Northmor, Northridge (Johnstown), Pleasant, Utica, Worthington Christian. (15)
DIVISION V - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division V schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: October 20, 2026. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 27, 2026. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 29, 2026.
Ohio Cominican University, Alumni Hall, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus 43219.  Amy Bambenek, Site Manager, P: 614-251-7452, Email:  [email protected]. 
     Central 1 District Final - October 29 at 5:30 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - October 29 at 7:30 p.m.  
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 19 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov. 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Northwest 2 winner (home) vs. Northwest 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
2026 Division VI Tournament Information
DIVISION VI - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Note: Schools listed are accurate as of August 23, 2026.
Central District Schools: Cardington-Lincoln, East Knox, Fairbanks, Harvest Preparatory, Liberty Union, Mechanicsburg, Mount Gilead, Patriot Preparatory, Tree of Life Christian, West Jefferson. (10)
DIVISION VI - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division VI schools will draw into one district tournament (Central). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: October 20, 2026. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 27, 2026.  Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 31, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
Central Crossing High School, 4500 Big Run South Road, Grove City 43123.  Jon Marshall, Site Manager, P: 614-801-6505, Email:  [email protected].
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 22 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov. 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southeast 1 winner (home) vs. Southeast 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     East District winner (home) vs. Central District winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
2026 Division VII Tournament Information
DIVISION VII - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Note: Schools listed are accurate as of August 23, 2026
Central District Schools: Berne Union, Danville, Delaware Christian, Fisher Catholic, Genoa Christian, Granville Christian, Liberty Christian, Madison Christian, Millersport, Newark Catholic, Northside Christian, Ridgedale, Shekinah Christian. (13)
DIVISION VII - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division VII schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 
Sectional Tournament: October 22, 2026.  Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 28, 2026.  Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 31, 2026
Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Avenus, Westerville 43082.  Andy Ey, Site Manager, P: 614-797-6802, Email:  [email protected].  
     Central 1 District Final - October 31 at 10:00 a.m.
     Central 2 District Final - October 29 at 12:00 p.m.
Regional Tournament Qualifiers:  The winner will advance to the Regional Tournament.  Regional Tournament sites are subject to change.  Check the tournament brackets for updates.
Region 25 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov. 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     East District winner (home) vs. Southeast 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Southeast 2 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 26 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Nov. 5 - 6:00 p.m.
     Northeast 2 winner (home) vs. Northeast 3 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Nov. 5 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Northeast 1 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:00 p.m.
2025 CENTRAL DISTRICT TOURNAMENT SEEDING
October 3-5, 2025
2025 Central District Girls Volleyball Tournament Seeding Information will be emailed to the Athletic Director at each participating school by September 23. The email will come from [email protected]. Athletic Directors: please check your inbox, junk or spam folder for this important email. Contact your school's IT department to ensure delivery of emails from this email address.
Seeding: All seeding will be conducted on-line using the Central District web site (OHSAA.org/CDAB) complete instructions will be sent to the Athletic Director for distribution to the head coach the last week of September.  Click to view the CDAB Tournament Seeding Procedures
2025 Central District Volleyball Coaches Informational Video
All coaches are required to view the Tournament Information Video prior to October 3, 2025. 
Contact Jill Logan ([email protected]) with questions regarding the video.
 
2025 Central District Tournament Brackets
Division I Division II Division III
Division IV Division V Division VI
  Division VII  
 
Coaches Draw Meeting: A mandatory meeting of coaches will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, virtually using Microsoft Teams. Complete instructions to access the virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams will be available during the seeding process.  Coaches do not need a Microsoft Teams account to participate.
Virtual Coaches Meeting Information: Bob Britton ([email protected]) will email each coach the links to their specific required coaches meetings prior to those meetings.  Coaches are encouraged to print any materials provided in those emails to expedite the selection process. 

Please adhere to the seeding and meeting deadlines below as there are penalties for each missed deadline.

  • Friday, October 3, 2025 
    • 12:00 noon - Team Information Due for Seeding
    • 3:00 p.m. - Seed Voting Begins
  • Saturday, October 4, 2025 - 12:00 noon - Seed Voting Ends
  • Sunday, October 5, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - VIRTUAL MANDATORY MEETING OF COACHES with teams (using Microsoft Teams) to place teams on the tournament brackets.   
VIRTUAL MANDATORY COACHES MEETINGS using MICROSOFT TEAMS: 
All coaches must participate in the mandatory VIRTUAL coaches meetings. Coaches should download the free Microsoft Teams app to the device they will be using for the meetings.  Here is the link that will allow you to create a free Microsoft Teams account.  Please create your free account prior to Friday, October 3, 2025.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/free

2025 OHSAA Girls Volleyball Division VI State Champions - Newark Catholic HS
Newark Catholic High School
2025 Division VI State Champion

2025 OHSAA Girls Volleyball Division III State Runner-Up Bloom-Carroll HS
Bloom-Carroll High School
2025 Division III State Runner-Up

2025 OHSAA Girls Volleyball Division IV State Runner-Up - Buckeye Valley HS
Buckeye Valley High School
2025 Division IV State Runner-Up

2025 Central District Sectional and District 
Tournament Brackets
Division I Division II Division III Division V
Central 1 Central 1 Central 1 Central 1
Central 2 Central 2 Central 2 Central 2
Central 3 Central 3 Division IV Division VI
Central 4 Central 4 Central 1 Central
Central 5   Central 2 Division VII
Central 6     Central
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Central District Girls Volleyball Tournament Assignments

2025 OHSAA Statewide GIrls Volleyball Tournament Brackets

PAST CENTRAL DISTRICT TOURNAMENT RESULTS

2025 Sectional and District Tournament Survey

Coaches use the button above to access the evaluation form. 
Please submit evaluations prior to November 24, 2025.