LAFAYETTE, La. — Houma Christian volleyball ended its 2026 season Thursday with a loss to No. 2 seed Dunham in the LHSAA Division IV state quarterfinals at the Cajundome. The Tigers advanced to the state semifinals.

Dunham takes control early

Dunham opened the match with a 25-5 win in the first set. From there, the Tigers kept the pressure on the Warriors and secured the quarterfinal victory.

Houma Christian entered the match with a 19-9 record. Meanwhile, Dunham brought a 30-6 record into the contest.

Houma Christian volleyball standouts

Despite the loss, the Warriors had several standout performers during the season. Kayleigh Pierce led Houma Christian with 287 kills and 291 digs entering the quarterfinals.

Emma Boudreaux also helped drive the offense with 705 assists. Her playmaking gave the Warriors another key contributor throughout their postseason run.

The quarterfinal defeat closed Houma Christian’s 2026 volleyball campaign. However, the Warriors gained postseason experience against one of the top seeds in Division IV.

Dunham advances to face John Curtis Christian

Next, Dunham is scheduled to face John Curtis Christian in Friday’s Division IV state semifinals. The winner will earn a place in the championship match.