5 Peoria-area volleyball groups moved on to the Candy Sixteen of the Illinois Excessive College Affiliation postseason on Tuesday, Nov. 3 with sectional semifinal wins.
In Class 1A, Tremont and Illini Bluffs will meet in a sectional remaining, whereas Eureka will get one other shot at a Coronary heart of Illinois Convention foe in Class 2A. Limestone and Washington are additionally again on the doorstep of the Class 3A Elite Eight.
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Here’s what is going through these advancing groups as they head into sectional title matches on Thursday, Nov. 5:
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Class 1A
Illini Bluffs (28-4) vs. Tremont (30-7)
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What’s subsequent: Illini Bluffs matches up with Tremont at 6 p.m. in Class 1A Lexington Sectional remaining. Tremont is seeking to make a return to the Elite Eight following final season’s state fourth-place end. The Turks gained their semifinal 25-21, 25-13 over Fisher. Noah Parsons stuffed the stat sheet with 10 kills, 4 blocks and two aces. Allie Halverson chipped in 12 assists, whereas Carly Whitcomb and Elle Williams every had eight digs. IB rallied from a set right down to beat reigning Class 1A state champion Cissna Park 23-25, 25-22, 26-24. The Tigers are taking part in for a berth of their second Elite Eight in three years. The winner faces the Wethersfield Sectional champion at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 within the Brimfield Tremendous-Sectional.
Dee-Mack’s Ellie Weir, left, and Tremont’s Nora Parsons battle on the internet within the second set of their Class 1A regional volleyball championship Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at Peoria Heights Excessive College. The Turks defeated the Chiefs 25-16, 25-21 for the title.
Class 2A
Eureka (31-6) vs. Downs Tri-Valley (28-3)
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What’s subsequent: Eureka will get a 3rd shot at Downs Tri-Valley on the Class 2A 6 p.m. sectional remaining at Lexington. Tri-Valley holds a pair of three-set wins over the Hornets together with one on Oct. 22. Eureka made fast work of 32-win Westville with a 25-5, 25-7 win of their sectional semifinal. The Hornets need to win this system’s first sectional since 2018. Tri-Valley gained their sectional semifinal in three units over Coal Metropolis. The winner faces the Palos Heights Chicago Christian Sectional champion at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 within the Seneca Tremendous-Sectional.
Class 3A
Washington (26-11) vs. Joliet Catholic Academy (22-15)
What’s subsequent: Washington will get a shot at one other Elite Eight berth, going through JCA at 7:30 p.m. within the Washington Sectional remaining. The Panthers rallied from a seven-point, third-set deficit to beat New Lenox Windfall Catholic 25-21, 16-25, 26-24. Down 23-16 within the deciding set, Washington went on a 10-1 stretch to knock off NLPC, which had overwhelmed Washington within the 2025 Elite Eight. JCA additionally wanted three units, taking down upset-minded Dunlap 25-22, 21-25, 25-14 within the opening semifinal. The winner faces the Crystal Lake South Sectional winner on the LaSalle-Peru Tremendous-Sectional at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9.
Limestone (32-6) vs. Mascoutah (34-4)
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What’s subsequent: Limestone takes on Mascoutah within the Class 3A Springfield Sectional title match at 6 p.m. The Rockets beat Troy Triad 25-17, 25-22 within the second semifinal. They did it with Bryn Williamson’s 13 kills, 17 assists by Mia Lamberti and 19 digs from Coco Lamberti. Limestone is seeking to win this system’s third sectional plaque and first since a 2024 Class 3A state runner-up end. Mascoutah spoiled a Limestone-Morton rubber match with a 25-21, 25-23 victory over the Potters, who completed their season because the Mid-Illini Convention champ and a 32-5 document. The Indians are on the lookout for a 3rd Elite Eight journey since 2023. The winner faces the Decatur MacArthur Sectional winner on the Jacksonville Tremendous-Sectional at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9.
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