1. (Last week No. 1) Cathedral Catholic (San Diego), 26-0
Recap: The Dons haven't dropped a set all season. They have three league matches before participating in the GEICO High School Invitational on Oct. 7-8.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Scripps Ranch, Oct. 4 vs. Patrick Henry
2. (2) Marian (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.), 26-0
Recap: The Mustangs took four matches last week, dropping one set as Michigan Miss Volleyball finalists
Ava Sarafa and
Ella Schomer fuel the offense.
Outlook: Sept. 28 vs. Mercy
3. (3) Fayetteville (Ark.), 21-1
Recap: The Bulldogs didn't have a post-Durango letdown, straight-setting both Har-Ber, who they beat last season for the 6A title, as well as Rogers Heritage. Stanford beach volleyball commit
Brooke Rockwell surpassed 1,000 career kills.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Bentonville, Sept. 29 vs. Northside
4. (4) McCutcheon (Lafayette, Ind.), 21-1
Recap: The Mavericks have lost four sets all year (the lone loss was a two-set defeat to No. 10 Yorktown) as Purdue commits
Chloe Chicoine and
Allie Shondell lead the charge.
Outlook: Sept. 27 at Avon, Sept. 29 at Benton Central
5. (6) Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, Calif.), 15-2
Recap: The Mustangs have been pretty low-key since a season-opening title at the Ann Kang Invitational. A meeting with Redondo and then a trip to the Nike TOC in Phoenix will go a long way for them earning a top five rank.
Outlook: Sept. 27 at Redondo Union, Sept. 28 vs. Peninsula, Nike TOC
6. (7) Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio), 45-2
Recap: After a torrid start, the Warriors' schedule has slowed, but like Mira Costa an impressive showing at Nike TOC will go a long way to staying in the top 10.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Davenport, Nike TOC
7. (8) Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.), 19-1
Recap: The Royals have been on a roll since a season-opening loss to McCutcheon. Last week, they blitzed through Roncalli, Zionsville, Pendleton Heights and a pesky Brebuef squad.
Outlook: Sept. 28 vs. Hamilton Heights, Sept. 29 vs. Noblesville
8. (9) Tompkins (Katy, Texas), 27-3
Recap: Senior
Tendai Titley had a pair of 12-kill performances in wins over Jordan and Paetow.
Presley Powell and
Erica Dellesky each posted 30 assists in the two match victories.
Outlook: Sept. 27 at Katy, Sept. 30 vs. Cinco Ranch
9. (10) Assumption (Louisville, Ky.), 21-4
Recap: Charlotte Moriarty tallied 29 kills and 16 digs and
Whitney Woodrow posted 62 assists in a five-set win over Sacred Heart. Sophomore
Emma Barnett added 16 and
Gabrielle Gerry nine kills while sophomore
Kristen Simon had 25 digs.
Outlook: Sept. 29 at Mother McAuley, Oct. 4 at Holy Cross
10. (11) Yorktown (Ind.), 22-2
Recap: Charlotte Vinson is approaching 300 kills on the season and has 633 in one-plus seasons with the Tigers.
Outlook: Sept. 27 at New Palestine, Sept. 29 vs. Cowan
11. (5) Mother McAuley (Chicago), 17-1
Recap: The Mighty Macs dropped their first match of the year, losing to Marist 25-22, 25-19.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Loyola Academy, Sept. 29 vs. Assumption
12. (14) Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.), 24-3
Recap: University of Pittsburgh commit
Olivia Babcock pounded 20 and 13 kills in respective wins over Alemany and Notre Dame Academy
Outlook: Sept. 28 vs. Marlborough, Sept. 30 vs. Harvard-Westlake
13. (15) Oconomowoc (Wis.), 30-1
Recap: Maryland commit
Lilly Wagner passed the 2,000 career assist mark as the Raccoons took the Sprawl Invite.
Outlook: Sept. 27 at Kettle Moraine, Oct. 4 vs. Waukesha North
14. (16) Marymount (Los Angelea), 19-5
Recap: In the unenviable position of following a MaxPreps National Championship team, the Sailors have shown incredible resilience behind
Torrey Stafford and
Alexa Trapani. Four of the five losses are to ranked teams. Don't be surprised by a deep Nike TOC run.
Outlook: Sept. 28 vs. Harvard-Westlake, Nike TOC
15. (17) Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas), 28-1
Recap: Sophomore
Macaria Spears (328) — daughter of former Dallas Cowboy lineman Marcus Spears — and juniors
Jadyn Livings (249) and
Mikala Young (212) are pacing the Lions' hitting attack.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Parish Episcopal, Oct. 6 at Bishop Lynch
16. (18) Highland Park (Dallas), 30-2
Recap: The Scots kept rolling with straight set wins over Irving and Berkner. The lone losses are both to Prestonwood Christian.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Richardson, Sept. 30 vs. MacArthur
17. (23) Buford (Ga.), 28-5
Recap: The Wolves have four hitters with more than 100 kills, including freshman
Clara Briley (169). A win last week took North Gwinnett from the unbeaten ranks.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Collins Hills, Sept. 29 vs. North Hall and West Hall
18. (NR) Skyline (Ann Arbor, Mich.), 21-3
Recap: Michigan Miss Volleyball finalist — and top-rated player in the Class of 2023 by Prep Dig —
Harper Murray leads the Eagles with 368 kills this season. Junior
Caitlin O'Neill has 439 assists as the losses are to Novi, Northville and Mercy.
Outlook: Sept. 29 vs. Pioneer
19. (13) Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), 17-5
Recap: After a nice showing at Durango, the Monarchs dropped a three-setter to Santa Margarita. They look to get back on track with league matches before heading to the Nike TOC.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Rosary Academy, Sept. 28 vs. JSerra Catholic, Nike TOC
20. (NR) Benet Academy (Lisle, Ill.), 18-1
Recap: Ava Novak was named MVP of the Wheaton Classic while freshman
Lynney Tarnow and sophomore
Aniya Warren made all-tourney as the Red Wings took home the prestigious title.
Outlook: Sept. 29 vs. Skutt Catholic
21. (NR) 'Iolani (Honolulu), 16-5
Recap: Along with Punahou and Kamehameha Kapalama, the Red Raiders make up the best of the islands. It should be a dogfight for the state title.
Senna Roberts-Navarro is dropping 4.5 kills per set and hitting at 41 percent while
Maya Imoto-Eakin is serving up 11.3 assists per set.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Punahou
22. (NR) Cypress Ranch (Houston), 32-2
Recap: Senior
Bianna Muoneke has 541 kills this season while sophomore
Taylor Porter has added 309.
Kirby Kliafas has 619 assists. Losses are to No. 6 Cornerstone Christian and No. 8 Tompkins.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Langham Creek, Sept. 30 Cypress Falls
23. (NR) Nolensville (Tenn.), 33-4
Recap: Sophomore hitter
Kaira Knox (338 kills) and
Maggie Rickert (297 kills) have led an offense that's taken out previously-ranked Cleveland three times in the past week.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Centennial
24. (NR) Pace Academy (Atlanta), 34-0
Recap: Junior
Grace Agolli leads a three-pronged hitting attack with 219 kills on the year while also adding a team-high 283 assists. The Knights are the state's top AAAA squad.
Outlook: Sept. 29 at Riverwood, Sept. 29 vs Chattahoochee
25. (NR) Plano West (Plano, Texas), 21-2
Recap: The Wolves have reeled off 19 straight wins after losing in their third and fourth contests of the season.
Blaire Bayless is hitting 4.3 kills per set while sophomore
Sophia Wei and senior
Darci Pickel share setting duties. Libero
Brooke Bowers leads the Wolves in digs and receives.
Outlook: Sept. 27 vs. Hebron, Sept. 30 vs. Flower Mound
On the bubble: Sequoyah (Canton, Ga.), 25-5;
Pope (Marietta, Ga.), 34-5;
Byron Nelson (Trophy Club, Texas), 28-2;
St. James Academy (Lenexa, Kan.), 14-1;
St. Pius X Catholic (Atlanta), 28-6;
Westminster Christian (Miami), 12-0;
Kamehameha Kapalama (Honolulu), 23-5-1;
Punahou (Honolulu), 22-6;
Saint Francis (Mountain View, Calif.), 14-0;
Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, Calif.), 17-7
