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2025 Tournament Participating Schools
DIVISION I
Central District Schools: Central Crossing, Delaware Hayes, Dublin Coffman, Dublin Jerome, Gahanna Lincoln, Grove City, Groveport Madison, Hilliard Bradley, Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Lancaster, Marysville, New Albany, Newark, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Orange, Pickerington Central, Pickerington North, Reynoldsburg, Thomas Worthington, Upper Arlington, Westerville North, Westland. (25)
 
DIVISION II
Central District Schools: Big Walnut, Briggs, Canal Winchester, Dublin Scioto, Franklin Heights, Licking Heights, Marion Harding, Mount Vernon, Northland, Teays Valley, Walnut Rudge, Watkins Memorial, Westerville Central, Westerville South, Whetstone, Worthington Kilbourne. (16)
Southeast District Schools: Logan. (1)
 
DIVISION III
Central District Schools: Beechcroft, Bexley, Bishop Hartley, Bishop Watterson, Bloom-Carroll, Centennial, Cristo Rey Columbus, Granville, Hamilton Township, Independence (Columbus), Jonathan Alder, Linden McKinley, Mifflin, South (Columbus), St. Francis DeSales (Columbus), West, Whitehall-Yearling. (17)
 
DIVISION IV
Central District Schools: Bishop Ready, Buckeye Valley, East (Columbus), Eastmoor Academy, Fredricktown, Heath, Highland (Marengo), Horizon Science Academy, KIPP Columbus, Lakewood (Hebron), Licking Valley, London, Marion-Franklin, River Valley (Caledonia), Worthington Christian. (15)
 
DIVISION V
Central District Schools: Africentric Early College, Amanda-Clearcreek, Columbus Academy, Fairbanks, Grove City Christian, Johnstown, Liberty Union, Madison Plains, North Union, Northmor, Northridge (Johnstown), Pleasant, Utica. (14)
 
DIVISION VI
Central District Schools: Cardington-Lincoln, Columbus School for Girls, East Knox, Elgin, Grandview Heights, Harvest Preparatory, Mechanicsburg, Mount Gilead, Newark Catholic, Patriot Preparatory, Tree of Life Christian, West Jefferson. (12)
 
DIVISION VII
Central District Schools: Berne Union, Danville, Delaware Christian, Fairfield Christian, Fisher Catholic, Granville Christian, Liberty Christian, Madison Christian, Millersport, Northside Christian, Ridgedale, Shekinah Christian. (12)


Pleasant High School
2024 Division VI State Runner-Up

2024 SECTIONAL/DISTRICT TOURNAMENT BRACKETS

2024 CDAB TOURNAMENT INFORMATION - 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].
2024 CDAB Volleyball Tournament Forms
Volleyball Tournament Team Bench List (.docx) - to be used by all teams for sectional and district tournament competition.
2024 CDAB Fall Sport Financial Documents
 
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.
Sectional & District Tournament Manager's Checklist (.pdf)
2024 Sectional and District Tournament Information
All Sectional and District Semifinal tournament matches will be played at the site of the better seeded team.  All District Final tournament matches will be played at a neutral site determined by the CDAB.  Please check the tournament brackets for updates.
2024 CDAB Fall Sport Financial Documents
 
DIVISION I
Division I schools will draw into one of six district tournaments.
(Central 1, Central 2, Central 3, Central 4, Central 5, Central 6). 
Sectional Tournament Dates: October 15, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 21, 22, or 23, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals:
October 24, 2024 - Ohio Dominican University, Alumni Hall, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus 43219. Amy Bambenek, Site Manager., Email: [email protected], P: 614-251-7452. Two district tournaments will be held at Ohio Dominican University.
October 24, 2024 - Central Crossing High School, 4500 Big Run South Rd, Grove City, OH 43123. Jon Marshall, Site Manager, P: 614-801-6505, Email: [email protected]. One district tournament will be held at Central Crossing HS.
October 26, 2024 - Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Avenue, Westerville, 43082.  Andy Ey, Site Manager, P: 614-797-6802, Email: [email protected]. Three district tournaments will be held at Westerville Central HS.
Regional 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 2 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 3 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- following 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 4 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 3 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - 6:00 p.m.
     Northwest 1 winner (home) vs. Central 5 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- following 6:00 p.m. match
     Southwest 5 winner (home) vs. Central 6 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Division II
Division II schools will draw into one of three district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2, Central 3). 
Sectional Tournament Dates: October 17, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 21 and 23, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.  Paul McNeal, Site Manager, P: 740-243-1108, Email:  [email protected].  Three district tournaments will be held at MVNU.
Central 1 District Final - October 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Central 2 District Final - October 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Central 3 District Final - October 26 at 8:00 p.m.
Regional Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.
Region 7 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Northwest 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- following 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 8 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 3 winner (home) vs. Southwest 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- following 6:00 p.m. match
     Southwest 2 winner (home) vs. Southwest 3 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Division III
Division III schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). 
Sectional Tournament Dates: October 15 and 17, 2024. Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 21, 2024. Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: Central Crossing High School, 4500 Big Run South Rd, Grove City, OH 43123. Jon Marshall, Site Manager, P: 614-801-6505, Email: [email protected]. Two district tournaments will be held at Central Crossing HS.
Central 1 District Final - October 26 at 4:00 p.m.
Central 2 District Final - October 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Regional Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.
Region 11 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Southeast winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- following 6:00 p.m. match
     Northwest 3 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Division IV
Division IV schools will draw into two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). 
Sectional Tournament Dates: October 19, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 2:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 21 and 23, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: Central Crossing High School, 4500 Big Run South Rd, Grove City, OH 43123. Jon Marshall, Site Manager, P: 614-801-6505, Email: [email protected].  Two district tournaments will be held at Central Crossing HS.
Central 1 District Final - October 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Central 2 District Final - October 26  at 2:00 p.m.
Regional Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.
Region 14 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- following 6:00 p.m. match
     Northeast 5 winner (home) vs. Northwest 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 15 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - 6:00 p.m.
     East 2 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- following 6:00 p.m. match
     East 1 winner (home) vs. Southeast  winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Division V
Division V schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2).
Sectional Tournament Dates: October 15, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 22, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: Granville High School, 248 New Burg Street, Granville 43023.  Josh DeVoll, Site Manager, P: 740-587-8164, Email:  [email protected].  Two district tournaments will be held at Granville HS.
Central 1 District Final - October 26 at 4:00 p.m.
Central 2 District Final - October 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Regional Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.
Region 18 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - following 6:00 p.m. match
     Northwest 2 winner (home) vs. Northwest 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- 6:00 p.m.
     Northwest 3 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 20 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - following 6:00 p.m. match
     Southwest 1 winner (home) vs. Southwest 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- 6:00 p.m.
     Southwest 3 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Division VI
Division VI schools will draw into one of two district tournaments (Central 1, Central 2). 
Sectional Tournament Dates: October 16, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 22 or 23, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: Granville High School, 248 New Burg Street, Granville 43023.  Josh DeVoll, Site Manager, P: 740-587-8164, Email:  [email protected].  Two district tournaments will be held at Granville HS.
Central 1 District Final - October 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Central 2 District Final - October 26  at 2:00 p.m.
Regional Qualifiers:  The winner of each district tournament will advance to the Regional Tournament.
Region 23 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southeast 1 winner (home) vs. Central1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- following 6:00 p.m. match
     East winner (home) vs. Southeast 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 24 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - following 6:00 p.m. match
     Southwest 2 winner (home) vs. Southwest 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- 6:00 p.m.
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Northwest 5 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.
Division VII
Division VII schools will draw into one district tournament (Central 1). 
Sectional Tournament Dates: October 14 and 16, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 21, 2024.  Played at the site of the better team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 24, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Avenue, Westerville, 43082.  Andy Ey, Site Manager, P: 614-797-6802, Email: [email protected]. One district tournament will be held at Westerville Central HS.
Regional Qualifier:  The winner will advance to the Regional Tournament.
Region 28 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 31 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southwest 3 winner (home) vs. Central1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 31- following 6:00 p.m. match
     Southwest 1 winner (home) vs. Southwest 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 2 - 2:00 p.m.

PAST CENTRAL DISTRICT TOURNAMENT RESULTS

2023 Sectional and District Tournament Survey

Coaches use the button above to access the evaluation form. 
Please submit evaluations prior to November 30, 2023.

2024 CDAB TOURNAMENT SEEDING - OCTOBER 4-6

2024 Central District Girls Volleyball Tournament Seeding Information was emailed to the Athletic Director at each participating school on September 19, 2024. The instructions were emailed 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
2024 Central District Volleyball Coaches Informational Video
All coaches are required to view the Tournament Information Video prior to October 4, 2024. 
Contact Jill Logan ([email protected]) with questions regarding the video.
 
2024 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 6, 2024, 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 4, 2024 
    • 12:00 noon - Team Information Due for Seeding
    • 3:00 p.m. - Seed Voting Begins
  • Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 12:00 noon - Seed Voting Ends
  • Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 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 5, 2024.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/free