One of the most impressive streaks in the nation came to an end last week in Indiana 2A sectional play when Wapahani knocked off 14-time defending state champion Muncie Burris to end the Owls' season.
A winner of 22 state championships over the past 30 years, Muncie Burris had not lost a state tournament match since 1995. The 22 state titles is a national record, according to the National Federation of High Schools Record Book, and the 14 straight titles is second all-time.
However the Owls met the No. 2 ranked team in the state in the very first match of sectional play. Fresh off an equally stunning loss to No. 1 ranked 3A foe Yorktown the previous week, Muncie Burris fell to Wapahani in four games, 25-18, 25-21, 20-25, 25-16.
The loss ends the season for Muncie Burris (31-3) and drops the Owls out of the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Volleyball Rankings, presented by the Army National Guard.
Fayetteville (Ark.) replaces Muncie Burris in the Xcellent 25 after finishing the regular season ranked No. 1 in Arkansas with a 32-1 record. The Bulldogs have a win over Oklahoma 6A state champion Bishop Kelley (Tulsa), which also entered this week's rankings at No. 25.
MAXPREPS XCELLENT 25 NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL RANKINGS PRESENTED BY THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
1. (Last week 1) Papillion-LaVista South (Papillion, Neb.), 30-0
The Titans concluded the regular season with a 3-0 win over Papillion-LaVista to finish the season 30-0. The Titans begin postseason play by competing in the Metro Tournament this week.
Katy Beals (4) sets Kaci Eaton for
Lake Travis.
File photo by Jim Redman
The Cavaliers topped Dripping Springs 3-0 and Rouse 3-0 to remain undefeated on the season.
Katy Beals had 28 assists against Dripping Springs and 22 against Rouse.
3. (3) Avon (Ind.), 36-0
The Orioles won their first three sectional matches in the Indiana 4A state tournament with 3-0 wins over Decatur Central (Indianapolis), Meridian (Indianapolis) and Brownsburg.
4. (4) Chaparral (Parker, Colo.), 19-0
The Wolverines concluded the regular season with a pair of league wins. Chaparral topped Castle View (Castle Rock) 3-1 and held on to defeat Regis Jesuit (Aurora) 3-2.
5. (5) Carroll (Southlake, Texas), 40-1
The top-ranked 5A team in Texas won two more district matches, beating Fossil Ridge (Keller) 3-0 and Keller Central 3-0. The Dragons finish the regular season this week against Keller.
6. (6) St. Ursula Academy (Toledo, Ohio), 23-0
The Arrows opened the postseason with a 3-0 win over Waite (Toledo) and will advance to play Oregon Clay this week.
7. (7) Assumption (Louisville, Ky.), 39-1
The Rockets won the 7th region championship by beating Sacred Heart 2-0 on Thursday. Also during the week Assumption defeated duPont Manual and Eastern by 2-0 scores. The Rockets meet Owensboro Catholic in the first round of the state tournament on Friday.
8. (8) St. James Academy (Lenexa, Kan.), 40-1
The Thunder went 5-0 last week with 2-0 wins over Emporia, Lawrence, Blue Valley North (Overland Park), Blue Valley West (Stilwell), and St. Teresa's Academy (Kansas City, Mo.). The Thunder also won their three Class 4A substate matches over the weekend, including a victory over DeSoto in the final.
9. (9) Berkeley Prep (Tampa, Fla.), 24-2
The Buccaneers concluded the regular season with 3-0 wins over both Tampa Prep and Boone (Orlando).
10. (10) Pope (Marietta, Ga.), 41-2
The Greyhounds advanced to the semifinals of the Georgia AAAA state playoffs by defeating North Paulding 3-0 in the second round and Rockdale County 3-0 in the quarterfinals.
11. (11) Bishop Moore (Orlando, Fla.), 23-1
The Hornets won their only match of the week, defeating Edgewater (Orlando) 3-0.
12. (12) Bishop Miege (Shawnee Mission, Kan.), 35-3
The Stags blanked Shawnee Heights (Tecumseh) 2-0, Holton 2-0 and Hayden (Topeka) 3-0 last week to conclude the regular season. Bishop Miege participated in substate play over the weekend and defeated Harmon and Blue Valley Stilwell for the championship.
13. (13) Los Alamitos (Calif.), 28-2
The Griffins captured a pair of league wins, defeating Marina (Huntington Beach) 3-1 and Huntington Beach (3-0). Los Alamitos has a tough one this week as it hosts Newport Harbor.
14. (14) Xavier College Prep (Phoenix), 40-2
The Gators concluded the regular season with three wins last week over O'Connor (Phoenix) 3-0, Desert Vista (Phoenix) 3-0 and Gilbert 3-2.
Emily Skylar led Presentation to two
big WCAL wins last week.
Photo by Ted Walker
The Panthers took on two of the toughest opponents in the West Catholic Athletic League and won handily, defeating Archbishop Mitty (San Jose) 3-1 and St. Francis (Mountain View) 3-1.
Emily Sklar had 17 kills against Mitty and 21 against St. Francis.
16. (16) College Park (The Woodlands, Texas), 32-4
The Cavaliers defeated Atascocita 3-0 and The Woodlands 3-1 to complete District 14-5A undefeated. Katie Mitchell had 21 kills against The Woodlands.
17. (17) Cy-Woods (Cypress, Texas), 36-4
The Wildcats topped Langham Creek (Houston) 3-0 and Cypress Lakes (Katy) and will finish the regular season this week at Cy-Ridge (Houston).
18. (18) Chattahoochee (Alpharetta, Ga.), 41-7
The Cougars advanced to the semifinals of the Georgia AAAA state playoffs with a 3-0 win over Chapel Hill on Tuesday and a 3-0 win over Starr's Mill (Fayetteville) on Saturday.
19. (19) East Lake (Tarpon Springs, Fla.), 14-1
The Eagles opened the postseason with a 3-0 win over Osceola (Seminole) and a 3-1 win over Palm Harbor University.
20. (20) Westlake (Austin, Texas), 38-5
The Chaparrals topped Bowie (Austin) and Del Valle 3-0 in district play to conclude the regular season.
21. (21) Boyd (McKinney, Texas), 36-5
The Broncos closed in on an undefeated district season by beating Garland 3-0 and Sachse 3-0 last week. Boyd plays its final regular season game this week against Naaman Forest (Garland).
22. (22) Lovejoy (Lucas, Texas), 40-4
Lovejoy upped its district record to 9-0 with 3-0 wins over Community (Nevada) and Lone Star (Frisco). The Leopards play Prosper in their final district game this week.
23. (23) Yorktown (Ind.), 33-2
Yorktown won the Class 3A Sectional 24 tournament with wins over Hamilton Heights, 3-0, Delta, 3-1, and Muncie Central, 3-1.
24. (NR) Fayetteville (Ark.), 32-1
The Bulldogs enter the Arkansas state playoffs this week as the top team in the state. Last week Fayetteville won the Ozark Grand Slam championships and the Bulldogs also have a win earlier this season over Bishop Kelley.
25. (NR) Bishop Kelley (Tulsa, Okla.), 32-3
The Comets moved up to Class 6A and won the state championship last week, defeating Edmond North 3-0 in the championship game. Bishop Kelley's only losses this year are to Fayetteville, Bishop Miege and St. James Academy.
Dropped Out
No. 24 Muncie Burris (Ind.)
No. 25 Fontainebleau (Mandeville, La.)
