With the playoffs scheduled to begin this week, there isn’t a whole lot of movement in this week’s statewide volleyball rankings.
Due to Hurricane Milton, most schools did not play the final week of the regular season. The district tournament is scheduled to run through Saturday, October 19 as obtained by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Executive Director Craig Damon stated in a press conference on Monday to allow schools time to recover from the storm.
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.
The rankings are revealed every Tuesday throughout the high school volleyball season across the state of Florida. Check out below for the Week 9 poll.
#1 Winter Park (21-1)
Previous Rank: 1
Last Week: Did Not Play
This Week: vs TBD
The defending Class 7A Runner-up Winter Park Wildcats were affected by Hurricane Milton, wiping out their last week of the regular season. They clinched the No. 1 seed in the District 7A-4 tournament, where they’ll face either Orlando Boone or University (Orlando) in the semifinals on Wednesday night.
#2 Plant (16-1)
Previous Rank: 2
Last Week: Did Not Play
This Week: vs TBD
The defending Class 7A Champion Plant Panthers were affected by Hurricane Milton, wiping out their last week of the regular season. They clinched the No. 1 seed in the District 7A-10 tournament, where they’ll face either Plant City or Alonso in the semifinals on Friday night.
#3 Chiles (Tallahassee) (18-1)
Previous Rank: 2
Last Week: Defeated Wakulla, 3-0
This Week: vs Tallahassee Lincoln (Tues.)- Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
The Timberwolves received a first-round bye in the District 5A-2 tournament and are into the semifinals where they’ll host Tallahassee Lincoln on Tuesday night.
#4 Gulf Breeze (24-1)
Previous Rank: 4
Last Week: Defeated Pace 3-0, Defeated Milton 3-0, Defeated Tallahassee Lincoln 3-0
This Week: vs Pace- Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. CT
The Dolphins closed out the regular season with three sweeps over Pace, Milton, and Lincoln. They also clinched the No. 1 seed in the District 6A-1 tournament and will get another date with Pace in the semifinals on Tuesday night.
#5 Cypress Bay (16-0)
Previous Rank: 5
Last Week: Did Not Play
This Week: vs West Broward- Tuesday at TBD
The Lightning are the lone unbeaten team left in the state of Florida entering the district tournament. They clinched the No. 1 seed in the District 7A-15 tournament where they’ll take on West Broward in the semifinals on Tuesday night.
#6 Trinity Catholic (15-3)
Previous Rank: 6
Last Week: Did Not Play
This Week: vs Faith Christian- Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
The Celtics are the No. 1 seed in this week’s District 2A-4 tournament, followed by Foundation Academy as the No. 2 seed. The Celtics also received a first-round bye and will host Faith Christian in the semifinals on Tuesday night.
#7 Middleburg (19-4)
Previous Rank: 7
Last Week: Did Not Play
This Week: vs Ridgeview- Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
The defending Class 5A Champion Middleburg Broncos have not played since October 5, when they took home the Spike Awareness Classic title. The Broncos are the No. 1 seed in this week’s District 5A-3 tournament, which got underway on Monday night. The Broncos will take on Ridgeview in the semifinals on Tuesday night, with Orange Park-Fleming Island in the other semifinal.
#8 Cardinal Mooney (18-4)
Previous Rank: 8
Last Week: Did Not Play
This Week: vs TBD (Thu.)
The Cougars could be a destined favorite in Class 3A, along with Lake Highland Prep, Berkeley Prep, and Clearwater Calvary Christian, with something to say about it. The Cougars clinched the No. 1 seed in this week’s District 3A-11 tournament, where they’ll await the Sarasota Military Academy-Frostproof winner in the semifinals on Thursday night.
#9 DeLand (21-2)
Previous Rank: 9
Last Week: Did Not Play
This Week: vs Flagler Palm Coast- Tuesday at TBD
The Lady Bulldogs enter the district tournament on a 12-match win streak dating back to September 5. The Bulldogs clinched a first-round bye and are the No. 1 seed in the District 7A-2 tournament where they’ll play Flagler Palm Coast in the semifinals on Tuesday night.
#10 Boca Raton Christian (17-3)
Previous Rank: 10
Last Week: Did Not Play
This Week: vs Donna Klein Jewish Academy- Tuesday at TBD
The defending Class 2A Champion Boca Raton Christian Blazers check into the district tournament as the No. 1 team in Class 1A. The Blazers are also the No. 1 seed in the District 1A-14 tournament, which got underway on Monday night, where they’ll face Donna Klein Jewish Academy in the semifinals, who upset the No. 4 seed Grandview Prep in straight sets in the opening round.
On The Bubble: Beachside, Berkeley Prep, Bishop Kenny, Bishop Moore, Calvary Christian (Clearwater), Creekside, Divine Savior Academy, First Baptist Academy (Naples), Hagerty (Oviedo), Jupiter, Kissimmee Osceola, Lake Brantley, Lake Highland Prep, Merritt Island, Niceville, Northside Christian, Orangewood Christian, Oviedo, Pine Crest, Ponte Vedra, Seacrest Country Day, St. John Lutheran (Ocala), St. Thomas Aquinas, The King’s Academy, Vero Beach, Westminster Christian
