Benton Central Beats Heritage Christian to Win Its First State Championship

Girls Volleyball · Indiana · November 7, 2026 · Final: Benton Central 3, Heritage Christian 1

Benton Central defeated Heritage Christian 25–5, 14–25, 25–19, 25–21 Saturday in the Indiana Class 2A girls volleyball final. The Bison earned the first state championship in any sport in school history.

Claire Whaley served during a 13–0 Benton Central run in the first set. Heritage Christian answered by winning the second, but the Bison closed the third on a 9–2 run and won the fourth by four points.

Maggie Widmer led Benton Central with 13 kills and Whaley had 23 assists. Ella Mensch recorded 19 kills for Heritage Christian. Benton Central finished the season 27–6.