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
