Barbe Lady Bucs Volleyball Team Reaches State Quarterfinals for First Time in a Decade
The Barbe Lady Bucs volleyball team from Lake Charles reached the state quarterfinals for the first time in 10 years after defeating Slidell in a regional match. The team overcame significant personal adversity, including player illness and injury, throughout the…
Lake Charles, LA, November 12, 2026 — The Barbe Lady Bucs volleyball team has advanced to the state quarterfinals, marking their first appearance in that stage of the competition in ten years. The team, based in Lake Charles, secured their spot by defeating Slidell in a recent regional match.
Throughout the current season, the Lady Bucs navigated various challenges, including significant personal adversity affecting players, such as instances of illness and injury. Despite these obstacles, the team demonstrated resilience.
Their journey in the Division I state tournament concluded in the quarterfinals, where they faced Mandeville. The match resulted in a loss for the Barbe Lady Bucs, bringing their postseason run to an end. This marks the furthest the team has progressed in the state playoffs in the last decade.
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