🏐 Destination reached. Welcome to Coralville!
The Hinton Blackhawks are headed to the 2026 Class 2A State Volleyball Tournament at Xtream Arena!
STATE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Nov. 3 — 2:00 PM — Quarterfinal — Court One — #1 Hinton (31-3) vs. #8 Hudson (36-8)
Wednesday, Nov. 4 — 4:00 PM — Semifinal — Court One
Thursday, Nov. 5 — 4:45 PM — Class 2A Championship
📍 Xtream Arena
200 E 9th St Ste 100, Coralville, IA 52241
🚗 Directions: From I-80, take Exit 242 for 1st Ave / Hayden Fry Way, head south, then turn left onto 9th Street. The main arena entrance is at 9th Street and 2nd Avenue.
🎟️ TICKETS — $15
Valid for all matches that day. Kindergarten and older require a ticket.
Online: https://xtreamarena.evenue.net/events/GSV?&RSRC=PRM_WEB&RDAT=GSV26
Box office: cash or card accepted.
📺 WATCH LIVE
State Volleyball streaming: https://www.watchighsau.com/
Hinton vs. Hudson direct link: https://www.watchighsau.com/?B=4729128
🅿️ PARKING
Public parking is available in the South Parking Lot off Quarry Road and the North Parking Ramp north of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Parking map: https://wegotnext.org/wp-content/uploads/IGHSAU-Spectator-Parking.png
⚠️ SPECTATOR REMINDERS
• Only clear bags smaller than 12" x 12" x 6" are permitted.
• Xtream Arena concession stands are cashless — debit/credit cards only.
• Balloons, banners, signs, flags, confetti and artificial noisemakers are not permitted.
• Spectators must wear a shirt and shoes.
📋 STATE TOURNAMENT CENTRAL
Complete State Volleyball information, including schedules, parking, arena policies and fan information:
https://ighsau.org/2026-volleyball-tournament-central
📌 This information will be pinned to our Facebook page and posted on the school website throughout the State Volleyball Tournament for easy reference.
Save or share it with other Blackhawk fans making the trip to Coralville!
Go Blackhawks!!
🏈 **SECOND-ROUND PLAYOFF GAMEDAY!**
Hinton travels to Inwood tonight to take on the West Lyon Wildcats in the second round of the 2026 football playoffs!
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 West Lyon High School
1787 182nd St., Inwood, IA 51240
🎟️ **Admission: $10**
Tickets may be purchased in advance through HomeTown Ticketing: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iahsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzgyMTU%3D
Tickets are also available through the IHSAA website: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
📱 **Important ticket reminder:** Cell reception near the school can be limited. Please have your ticket open and displayed on your phone before arriving.
Can’t make the trip? Watch live on Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/inwood/organization/18513/west-lyon-high-school
Go Blackhawks!!
📸 Image credit: The Hinton Media Crew
Pumpkin Pitch on Sunday by our FFA Chapter! 🎃
🏃♀️ STATE CROSS COUNTRY — TOMORROW!
The Hinton Girls Cross Country Team takes the course Friday morning at the Class 1A State Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge!
📅 Friday, October 30
📍 Lakeside Municipal Golf Course inside Kennedy Park — Fort Dodge
⏰ Class 1A Girls Race — 10:30 AM
🏅 Awards — approximately 12:00 PM
🎟️ ADMISSION — $15
Tickets must be purchased online in advance through Bound. There will be no ticket sales at the gate, so purchase ahead of time and have your QR code ready when you arrive.
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/girlscrosscountry/2026-27/tickets
🚗 HEADING TO FORT DODGE?
Spectators for the 10:30 AM race are encouraged to arrive between 8:30–10:30 AM. Please review the parking and detour maps before traveling, and give yourself plenty of time to get into Kennedy Park.
ℹ️ Meet information, course maps, results and more: https://ighsau.org/2026-cross-country-meet-central
Tomorrow morning, seven Blackhawks will toe the starting line at STATE! Let’s wish them good luck as they represent Hinton on Iowa’s biggest cross country stage!
Go Blackhawks!!
📸 Image Credit: Hinton Media Team
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped support families in Hinton and Plymouth County! 🖤💛
Join us TODAY at 3:05 PM in the HS gym for a pep assembly honoring our Girls Cross Country and Volleyball teams—both have qualified for STATE as a team!
🚪 Parents are welcome to attend! Front doors open at 2:45 PM.
We’ll finish the day with a send-off through the halls for our Girls Cross Country team, who leave early Friday for the state meet. Our Volleyball team’s send-off will take place Monday.
Go Blackhawks!!
Congratulations to our high school students and staff members recognized at our SOARing Summit. We are proud of the success of our students and staff!
Keep on SOARing, Blackhawks!
🏐 One final stop before the destination.
Hinton Volleyball takes on Central Lyon tonight in the Class 2A Region 1 Championship, with a trip to the State Volleyball Tournament on the line.
Hinton: 30-3
Central Lyon: 22-12
📍 MOC-Floyd Valley High School — Orange City
⏰ Match starts at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Admission — $10 on Bound:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20261008090116008867f336740574c/checkout
Can’t make the trip? Watch the match live on MOC-Floyd Valley’s Hudl Fan page:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/orange-city/organization/14086/moc-floyd-valley-high-school
One more win. Destination: Coralville!!
Go Blackhawks!!
📸 Image credit: The Hinton Media Crew
Ever wonder what clubs and activities our Blackhawks are involved in?
We’re here to show you!
Every Wednesday, we’ll be spotlighting a different club at Hinton CSD to highlight what they do, the opportunities they provide, and the amazing students who make them special!
Kicking things off this week: SKILLS USA!
Hinton Volleyball is back at home tonight for the Class 2A Region 1 Semifinal against Rock Valley.
Hinton: 29-3
Rock Valley: 15-17
📍 Hinton High School
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
⏰ Match starts at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Admission — $10 on Bound:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20261008090111296995f440d0ab042/checkout
📻 Can’t make it? Listen live on 93.9 KSOU:
https://streamdb9web.securenetsystems.net/cirruscontent/KSOU
The journey continues tonight. Destination: Coralville!!
Go Blackhawks!!
The Blackhawks are back in action TONIGHT as we take on Rock Valley in the Regional Semifinals!
7:00 PM @ HOME
Our 7–12 Fall Concert takes the stage Tuesday, while postseason action is in full swing this week!
After winning the State Qualifying Meet as a team, Girls Cross Country heads to Fort Dodge for the State Meet on Friday. Football continues its playoff run after a first-round win at Emmetsburg, while Volleyball continues its path toward Coralville.
Go Blackhawks!!
