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9/11/2025 - 2025 Girls Volleyball Tournament and Seeding Information
The Central District girls volleyball tournament and seeding information was emailed to the AD at each participating school.  This email was sent from Brenda Murray, CDAB Webmaster ([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.
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 - coming soon
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 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.
2025 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. 
2025 CDAB Fall Sport Financial Documents
    2025 CDAB Financial Procedures
    2025 CDAB Fall Sport Financial Report
2025 Division I Tournament Information
DIVISION I - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
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 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: October 20, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 20, 21 or 22, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 23 or 25
Ohio Dominican University, Alumni Hall, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus 43219. Amy Bambenek, P: 614-251-7452, Email: [email protected].
     Central 1 District Final - October 23 at 5:30 p.m.
     Central 4 District Final - October 23 at 7:30  p.m.
     Central 5 District Final - October 25 at 6:00  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 District Final - October 23 at 5:30 p.m.
     Central 3 District Final - October 23 at 7:30  p.m.
     Central 6 District Final - October 25 at 2:00  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 2 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 3 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Central 4 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 3 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southwest 6 winner (home) vs. Central 6 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 5 winner (home) vs. Southwest 5 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
2025 Division II Tournament Information
DIVISION II - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
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 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: October 16, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 20 or 22, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 23 or 25, 2025
October 25, 2025 - 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 3 District Final - October 25 at 4:00  p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - October 25 at 6:00 p.m.
October 23, 2025 - Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Avenue, Westerville, 43082.  Andy Ey, Site Manager, P: 614-797-6802, Email: [email protected].
     Central 1 District Final - October 23 at 5:30 p.m.
     Central 4 District Final - October 23 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., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Northwest 1 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 3 winner (home) vs. Central 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 8 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southwest 1 winner (home) vs. Central 4 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Southwest 3 winner (home) vs. Southwest 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
2025 Division III Tournament Information
DIVISION III - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
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 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: October 14 and 16, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 20, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 25, 2025.
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.  Paul McNeal, Site Manager, P: 740-243-1108, Email:  [email protected].  Central 1 and Central 2 district tournaments will be held at MVNU.
     Central 1 District Final - October 25 at 6:00 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - October 25 at 8:00 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 11 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Northwest 3 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Southeast District winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
2025 Division IV Tournament Information
DIVISION IV - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
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 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 15, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 20 and 21, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 23, 2025.
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.  Paul McNeal, Site Manager, P: 740-243-1108, Email:  [email protected].  Central 1 and Central 2 district tournaments will be held at MVNU
     Central 1 District Final - October 23 at 5:30 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - October 23 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 14 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Northwest 1 winner (home) vs. Northeast 5 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Northwest 2 winner (home) vs. Central 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 15 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     East 2 winner (home) vs. East 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Southeast District winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
2025 Division V Tournament Information
DIVISION V - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Central District Schools: Africentric Early College, Amanda-Clearcreek, Centerburg, Columbus Academy, Fairbanks, Grove City Christian, Johnstown, Liberty Union, Madison Plains, North Union, Northmor, Northridge (Johnstown), Pleasant, Utica. (14)
 
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 14, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 21, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 25, 2025.
Granville High School, 248 New Burg Street, Granville 43023.  Josh DeVoll, Site Manager, P: 740-587-8164, Email:  [email protected].  Central 1 and Central 2 district tournaments will be held at Granville HS.
     Central 1 District Final - October 25 at 2:00 p.m.
     Central 2 District Final - October 25 at 4:00 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 18 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Northwest 2 winner (home) vs. Northwest 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Central 1 winner (home) vs. Northwest 3 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
Region 20 Tournament
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central 2 winner (home) vs. Southwest 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     Southwest 3 winner (home) vs. Southwest 2 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
2025 Division VI Tournament Information
DIVISION VI - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
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 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 15 and 18, 2025. Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 21, 2025.  Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 23, 2025 - 5:30 p.m.
Granville High School, 248 New Burg Street, Granville 43023.  Josh DeVoll, Site Manager, P: 740-587-8164, 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 23 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southeast 2 winner (home) vs. Southeast 1 winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     East District winner (home) vs. Central District winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.
2025 Division VII Tournament Information
DIVISION VII - PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
Central District Schools: Berne Union, Danville, Delaware Christian, Fairfield Christian, Fisher Catholic, Genoa Christian, Granville Christian, Liberty Christian, Madison Christian, Millersport, Northside Christian, Ridgedale, Shekinah Christian. (13)
DIVISION VII - TOURNAMENT DATES and SITES
Division VII schools will draw into one district tournament (Central). Please check the tournament brackets posted on this page for updates. 

Sectional Tournament: October 13 and 15, 2025.  Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Semifinals: October 20, 2025.  Played at the better seeded team at 6:00 p.m.
District Finals: October 23, 2025 - 7:30 p.m.
Granville High School, 248 New Burg Street, Granville 43023.  Josh DeVoll, Site Manager, P: 740-587-8164, 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 27 Tournament 
  Semifinal #1 - Thu., Oct. 30 - 6:00 p.m.
     Southeast 2 winner (home) vs. Central District winner (visitor) 
  Semifinal #2 - Thu., Oct. 30 - after 6:00 p.m. match
     East District winner (home) vs. Southeast 1 winner (visitor)
  Final: Saturday, Nov. 1 - 2:00 p.m.

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