We have reached the second half of the high school volleyball season in the Sunshine State. Due to Hurricane Helene, some teams ranked did not play last week and will make up some of their matchups later in the season.
The rankings are compiled by the strength of schedule, common opponents’ win-loss record, and other media outlets. Follow HSSportsFlorida on X and Instagram @hssportsfl for all your latest high school sports coverage.
#1 Plant (15-0)
Previous Rank: 1
Last Week: Did Not Play, due to Hurricane Helene
This Week: Defeated Sickles 3-0 (Mon.), vs Winter Park (Sat.) *, at Hagerty (Sat.) *
The defending Class 7A Champion Plant Panthers keep their unbeaten stretch alive with a 3-set win over Sickles on Monday night. So far this season, senior outside hitters Lara Matta (Mercer commit) and Maggie Dostic (Tennessee commit) are leading the team.
#2 Winter Park (18-1)
Previous Rank: 2
Last Week: Defeated Olympia 3-1, Defeated Kissimmee Osceola 3-0, Defeated Orlando Boone 3-0
This Week: vs Orangewood Christian (Tues.), at Hagerty (Sat.) *, vs Plant (Sat.) *
The defending Class 7A runner-up Winter Park Wildcats are coming off an unbeaten week and will face a tough task facing No. 1 Plant on Saturday as part of a tri-match round-robin with Hagerty. Leading the team so far this season have been sophomore middle blocker Isabel Incinelli, junior outside hitter Amelia Mancino, and junior outside hitter Sophia Stallworth.
#3 Berkeley Prep (16-2)
Previous Rank: 3
Last Week: Defeated Tampa Catholic, 3-2
This Week: at Cardinal Mooney (Tues.)
The Buccaneers defeated Tampa Catholic in a five-set thriller back on September 24, before their marquee matchup with Carrollwood Day was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. They enter this week on a seven-match win streak dating back to September 17. Leading the team so far this season are senior setter Izzy Mogridge (Oregon commit) and senior libero Lily Hayes (Florida commit).
#4 Chiles (Tallahassee) (15-1)
Previous Rank: 4
Last Week: Defeated Leon (Tallahassee) 3-0
This Week: vs Lincoln (Tallahassee) (Tues.), at Maclay (Wed.)
The Timberwolves increased their match-win streak to 12 games, with a 3-set sweep of Tallahassee Leon last week. Their current win streak dates back to August 27. Leading the team so far this season are senior outside hitter Kate Stewart (TCU commit), junior setter Eva Goodson, and junior outside hitter Lindsey Smith.
#5 Trinity Catholic (13-3)
Previous Rank: 6
Last Week: Defeated St. John Lutheran, 3-0
This Week: vs Ocala Forest (Tues.), vs Vanguard (Wed.)
The Celtics make the HSSportsFlorida Top 5 Statewide volleyball rankings for the first time this season, following their 3-set sweep of St. John Lutheran back on September 24. Leading the team so far this season have been junior opposite Maddie Hewitson, sophomore outside hitter Ashlyn Hallick, and sophomore middle blocker Addyson Avery.
#6 Gulf Breeze (17-1)
Previous Rank: 7
Last Week: Defeated Spanish Fort (AL) 3-0
This Week: vs Saraland (AL) (Wed.), at Daphne (AL) (Thu.), vs Navarre (Sat.) *, at Niceville (Sat.) *
The Dolphins move up from No. 7 to No. 6 in this week’s statewide volleyball rankings, following their 3-set win over Spanish Fort. Leading the team so far this season have been senior outside hitter Bella Satterwhite (Arizona State commit), junior outside hitter Sydney Sutter, and junior setter Estelle Reese.
#7 Carrollwood Day (17-5)
Previous Rank: 5
Last Week: Lost to Tampa Prep, 3-2
This Week: vs Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (Tues.), at Academy of the Holy Names (Wed.)
The defending Class 3A Champion Carrollwood Day Patriots were stunned in their last match, a 5-set loss to Tampa Prep. Leading the team so far this season have been sophomore outside hitter Lydia Chinchar, junior right-side hitter Elena Dibbs-Frantz, and sophomore outside hitter Giselle White.
#8 Cypress Bay (15-0)
Previous Rank: 9
Last Week: Defeated Pembroke Pines Charter 3-0
This Week: at Coral Springs Charter (Tues.)
The Lightning keep their unbeaten stretch alive with a 3-set sweep over Pembroke Pines Charter in their last match back on September 25. Leading the team so far this season have been junior outside hitter Sophia Guzman, senior outside hitter Hunter Crawford, and senior right-side hitter Carly Port.
#9 Middleburg (13-3)
Previous Rank: Not Ranked
Last Week: Defeated Trinity Christian Academy 3-0
This Week: vs Bishop Kenny (Tues.), vs Beachside (Wed.)
The defending Class 5A Champion Middleburg Broncos are coming off a 3-set win over Trinity Christian Academy in their last match on September 24. Leading the team so far this season have been senior outside hitter Brooke Forkum (Troy commit), senior libero Morgan Padgett, junior outside hitter Camden Rahn, and sophomore middle hitter Maysie Bader.
#10 DeLand (18-2)
Previous Rank: 8
Last Week: Did Not Play, due to Hurricane Helene
This Week: at New Smyrna Beach (Tues.), vs Hagerty (Wed.), vs Ocala Forest (Thu.)
The Lady Bulldogs have three tough matches this week, including a showdown against Hagerty with both teams ranked inside the Top 25, according to MaxPreps. Leading the team this season have been senior setter Alison Bierwagen, and senior outside hitters Erynn Gotsch, and Ella Pringle.
On The Bubble: Beachside, Bishop Kenny, Bishop Moore, Boca Raton Christian, Cardinal Mooney, Creekside, Divine Savior Academy, First Baptist Academy (Naples), Hagerty, Jupiter, King’s Academy, Kissimmee Osceola, Lake Brantley, Lake Highland Prep, Merritt Island, Mosley, Navarre, Niceville, Northside Christian, Orangewood Christian, Oviedo, Pine Crest, Ponte Vedra, Sagemont, Seacrest Country Day, St. Thomas Aquinas, Vero Beach, Westminster Christian
