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Herrin Today
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Franklin Park Lady Bobcats Win Class L State Volleyball Title
Defeat Wolf Branch in thrilling 3-set championship match
Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:09am
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The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats volleyball team won the Class L state championship, defeating Wolf Branch in a dramatic 3-set final match at Pinckneyville High School. The Lady Bobcats rallied after dropping the first set to take the final two sets 25-22, 15-13 and claim the title.
Why it matters
This is a major accomplishment for the Franklin Park Lady Bobcats volleyball program, marking their first state championship in school history. The victory caps off an impressive postseason run where they defeated tough opponents like DuQuoin and Herrin to reach the finals.
The details
In the championship match, the Lady Bobcats lost the opening set 17-25 to Wolf Branch before storming back to win the next two sets 25-22 and 15-13 to clinch the state title. Earlier in the tournament, Franklin Park beat DuQuoin in a 3-set semifinal thriller 25-23, 24-26, 18-16 after easily dispatching Herrin 25-11, 25-7 in their opening match.
- The championship match took place on March 30, 2026 at Pinckneyville High School.
- Franklin Park defeated Wolf Branch in the finals on March 30, 2026.
The players
Franklin Park Lady Bobcats
The high school volleyball team from Franklin Park, Illinois that won the Class L state championship.
Wolf Branch
The opponent that the Franklin Park Lady Bobcats defeated in the Class L state championship match.
DuQuoin
The team that Franklin Park defeated in a close 3-set semifinal match to advance to the championship.
Herrin
The team that Franklin Park easily defeated 25-11, 25-7 in their opening tournament match.
The takeaway
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats' state championship victory is a testament to their hard work, determination, and talent. This historic accomplishment will be celebrated by the entire Franklin Park community and serves as an inspiration for the next generation of student-athletes in the program.
