Tigers have only dropped three sets behind junior hitter Henley Anderson, who has 208 kills.
Several big regional tournaments and one national showcase this week will test most of the teams featured in this edition of the MaxPreps Top 25 high school volleyball rankings.
Record: 7-1 |
Last week: 1
The Lions bounced back from a loss against No. 19 Southlake Carroll with wins over No. 6 Lovejoy and No. 9 Cornerstone Christian. Among the favorites to win this week's Volleypalooza.
2. Byron Nelson (Trophy Club, Texas)
Record: 16-1 |
Last week: 2
Came back from Hawaii after winning the Ann Kang Invitational and rolled to the title at the NorthWest ISD Classic, beating Colleyville Heritage (Colleyville) and No. 6 Lovejoy (Lucas) in back-to-back games.
3. Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.)
Record: 4-0 |
Last week: 3
The Royals haven't dropped a set this young season as
Ava Hunter collected her 1,000th assist in a sweep over McCutcheon (Lafayette).
4. Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, Calif.)
Record: 6-2 |
Last week: 4
After dropping matches to No. 2 Byron Nelson and No. 25 Redondo Union (Redondo Beach) at Ann Kang, the Mustangs returned to the mainland and pulled out a 3-1 win over an up-and-coming Marymount (Los Angeles) squad). Up next is Torrey Pines (San Diego) on Tuesday.
5. Benet Academy (Lisle, Ill.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 5
Begin season Tuesday against Oak Park-River Forest (Oak Park).
6. Lovejoy (Lucas, Texas)
Record: 13-4 |
Last week: 6
Beat last year's 6A champion Grand Oaks in the NorthWest ISD Classic semifinals before falling 2-0 to Byron Nelson in the title match. The Leopards are at this week's Nike TOC Southeast in Florida.
7. Assumption (Louisville, Ky.)
Record: 3-0 |
Last week: 7
Emma Barnett had 19 kills in a sweep over Cathedral (Indianapolis, Ind.) as the Rockets chase their 24th state title.
8. Cypress Ranch (Houston, Texas)
Record: 9-1 |
Last week: 8
Freshman
Sade Bello had 25 kills in a five-set loss to 15-2 Pearland last week.
9. Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio, Texas)
Record: 9-1 |
Last week: 9
The lone loss is to No. 1 Prestonwood Christian as
Megan Fitch has started with 116 kills in 26 sets.
10. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
Record: 4-0 |
Last week: 10
Presley Kiffin is leading the Monarchs in kills (31 in 13 sets) early as
Layli Ostovar rests from club season. They will get transfer
Westley Matavao after her sit-out period.
11. Divine Savior Holy Angels (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 11
Dashers begin play Aug. 30.
12. Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, Calif.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 12
Season begins Aug. 29 for the Dons, the 2022 MaxPreps National Champions.
13. Alpharetta (Ga.)
Record: 16-0 |
Last week: 14
Hitter
Brooke Boyles (144 kills) and setter
Abigail Li (333 assists) have led the Raiders to a flawless start while only dropping two sets so far.
14. Grand Oaks (Spring, Texas)
Record: 14-4 |
Last week: 13
The Grizzlies beat No. 20 Highland Park (Dallas) before falling 2-1 to Lovejoy and 2-0 to Colleyville Heritage in the NorthWest ISD Classic.
15. Roncalli (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Record: 3-0 |
Last week: 15
Logan Bell is averaging 4.2 kills per set as the Royals have started hot. Junior Lydia Stahley has 32 kills in nine sets.
16. Skutt Catholic (Omaha, Neb.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 16
Begin quest for 10th straight Class B title Aug. 30.
17. Carrollwood Day (Tampa, Fla.)
Record: 1-0 |
Last week: 17
Lydia Chinchar opened her sophomore season with 19 kills in a 3-1 win over Polk Christian Prep (Lakeland). The Raiders headline the Sunshine State talent this week at Nike TOC Southeast.
18. Dripping Springs (Texas)
Record: 22-0 |
Last week: NR
Henley Anderson already has 208 kills as the Tigers have roared to 20-plus wins before Labor Day.
19. Highland Park (Dallas, Texas)
Record: 12-5 |
Last week: 18
The Scots own a head-to-head win over No. 20 Southlake Carroll as well as a victory over No. 2 Byron Nelson.
20. Southlake Carroll (Southlake, Texas)
Record: 11-5 |
Last week: 19
A win over No. 2 Byron Nelson on Tuesday coupled with their Aug. 15 victory over No. 1 Prestonwood Christian would buoy the Dragons' ranking.
21. Plant (Tampa, Fla.)
Record: 1-0 |
Last week: 20
The Panthers head to Gainesville for Nike TOC Southeast this week.
22. Marist (Chicago, Ill.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 21
Season begins Aug. 28 against Wheaton-Warrenville South before the RedHawks head to the Plainfield North Invitational.
23. Mother McAuley (Chicago, Ill.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 22
Joliet Catholic (Joliet) is the first match of the season for the Mighty Macs on Tuesday.
24. Mercy (Farmington Hills, Mich.)
Record: 2-0 |
Last week: 23
The Marlins earned a pair of 2-0 sweeps to start defense of their Division 1 title.
25. Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, Calif.)
Record: 8-3 |
Last week: 25
Two of the three losses are to teams in the MaxPreps Top 25. The Sea Hawks tangle with Mater Dei on Tuesday.
On the bubble: Pace Academy (Atlanta, Ga.), 11-0;
Norris (Firth, Neb.), 0-0;
Torrey Pines (San Diego, Calif.), 2-0;
Papillion-LaVista South (Papillion, Neb.), 0-0;
Sequoyah (Canton, Ga.), 9-4;
'Iolani (Honolulu, Hawaii), 6-3;
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.), 0-0;
Marymount (Los Angeles, Calif.), 2-1;
Rocklin (Calif.), 1-0;
Walton (Marietta, Ga.), 13-4
