The IHSAA boys volleyball state tournament is officially underway, and all eyes are on McCutcheon High School, which is hosting this week's sectional tournament for local teams. The action kicked off Tuesday, setting the stage for an exciting run to the state finals.

Zionsville enters as the defending sectional champion, having claimed the title last year in the inaugural season of IHSAA-sanctioned boys volleyball. The winner of this sectional will punch their ticket to the Peru Regional on May 23, where the stakes only get higher.

Harrison has been a powerhouse against sectional opponents this season, boasting a 7-1 record. Their only blemish came in a nail-biter against Zionsville last Saturday, where they fell in a best-of-three thriller (25-21, 20-25, 15-13). Meanwhile, McCutcheon holds a strong 6-1 mark against sectional foes, with their lone loss coming in a four-set battle against Harrison on April 21.

Here's the full schedule for the tournament:

Match 1: Harrison (23-6) vs. Lafayette Jeff (14-11), 6 p.m.
Match 2: Crawfordsville (3-18) vs. Tri-West (9-14), 5:30 p.m.
Match 3: McCutcheon (15-5) vs. North Putnam (4-10), 7 p.m.
Match 4: Traders Point (2-12) vs. Lebanon (9-9), 5:30 p.m.
Match 5: Zionsville (19-12) vs. Winner of Match 1, 7 p.m.
Match 6: Winner of Match 2 vs. Winner of Match 3, 11 a.m.
Match 7: Winner of Match 4 vs. Winner of Match 5, 12:30 p.m.

As the competition heats up, fans can expect intense rallies and standout performances. Whether you're following Harrison's quest for redemption or McCutcheon's home-court advantage, this sectional promises plenty of drama. Stay tuned for updates as teams battle for a spot in the regional round.