High school volleyball has hit the ground running.
It’s been a busy week rife with upsets, shining stars and newcomers: three teams make their debut on this week’s list, including one that cracks the edge of the Top 10.
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Without further ado, USA TODAY Sports and the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) present the next installment of the Super 25 girls volleyball rankings.
1. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA)
Record: 13-0
Previous Ranking: 1
2. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, AZ)
Record: 13-0
Previous Ranking: 2
3. Assumption (Louisville, KY)
Record: 11-0
Previous Ranking: 3
4. Orangewood Christian (Maitland, FL)
Record: 5-0
Previous Ranking: 5
5. Allen (Allen, TX)
Record: 24-2
Previous Ranking: 4
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6. Xavier College Prep (Phoenix, AZ)
Record: 2-0
Previous Ranking: 7
7. Mercy (Farmington Hills, MI)
Record: 13-1
Previous Ranking:
8. Carroll (Fort Wayne, IN)
Record: 13-0
Previous Ranking: 8
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NorthWood’s Addison Davis (12) hits the ball during an IHSAA volleyball match between Marian and NorthWood at Marian High School on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Mishawaka.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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NorthWood’s Addison Davis (12) hits the ball during an IHSAA volleyball match between Marian and NorthWood at Marian High School on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Mishawaka.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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NorthWood’s Emily De Freitas, left, is introduced before an IHSAA volleyball match between Marian and NorthWood at Marian High School on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in Mishawaka.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Amarillo Palo Duro’s Draylee Phillips digs the ball against El Paso Hanks in a Lubbock-Cooper tournament volleyball match Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at Lubbock-Cooper High School in Woodrow.
(Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Amarillo Palo Duro’s Emory Walker hits the ball against El Paso Hanks in a Lubbock-Cooper tournament volleyball match Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at Lubbock-Cooper High School in Woodrow.
(Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Jaguars Aliyah Johnson (27) plays the ball against the Royals during the Jay vs West Florida volleyball match at West Florida High School in Pensacola on Aug. 25, 2026.
(Gregg Pachkowski/Pensacola News , USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa City West’s Josephine Austen (18) serves to the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cougars Aug. 25, 2026 during a volleyball match at Iowa City West High School in Iowa City, Iowa.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Andress’ Jiselle Pulido (10) hits the ball during a volleyball match against Jefferson on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at Andress High School in El Paso, Texas.
(Gaby Velasquez/ El Paso Times, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa City West’s Sophia Austen (16) hits the ball over the Cedar Rapids Kennedy defenders Aug. 25, 2026 during a volleyball match at Iowa City West High School in Iowa City, Iowa.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Andress’ Olivia Mileln (4) hits the ball during a volleyball match against Jefferson on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at Andress High School in El Paso, Texas.
(Gaby Velasquez/ El Paso Times, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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The Crestview Cougars cruised to a 3-0 Firelands Conference volleyball win over the South Central Trojans on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at Crestview High School.
(Provided by Troy Magers, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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The Crestview Cougars cruised to a 3-0 Firelands Conference volleyball win over the South Central Trojans on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at Crestview High School.
(Provided by Troy Magers, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa City West’s Josephine Austen (18) prepares to serve Aug. 25, 2026 during a volleyball match against the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cougars at Iowa City West High School in Iowa City, Iowa.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Royals Aubreigh Nelson (3) plays the ball against the Jaguars during the Jay vs West Florida volleyball match at West Florida High School in Pensacola on Aug. 25, 2026.
(Gregg Pachkowski/Pensacola News , USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Watertown’s Jaelyn Kettwig (7) and Reese Munger (10) go up for a block during a high school volleyball match against Sioux Falls Jefferson on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in the Watertown Civic Arena. Watertown won 3-1.
(Roger Merriam/Public Opinion, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Sarasota’s Sacha Nolander (#15) takes the serve from Wellen Park. The Sarasota High School Sailors hosted the Wellen Park High School Eagles in girls varsity volleyball Thursday evening, Aug. 27, 2026.
(Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Trib, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Wellen Park’s Lexi Noltner (#6) hits against Sarasota’s Samantha Lewis (#10) and Gemma Mulhollen (#2). The Sarasota High School Sailors hosted the Wellen Park High School Eagles in girls varsity volleyball Thursday evening, Aug. 27, 2026.
(Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Trib, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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The Crestview Cougars cruised to a 3-0 Firelands Conference volleyball win over the South Central Trojans on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at Crestview High School.
(Provided by Troy Magers, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa City West’s Sophia Austen (16) hits the ball over the Cedar Rapids Kennedy defenders Aug. 25, 2026 during a volleyball match at Iowa City West High School in Iowa City, Iowa.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Wellen Park players react after winning the second set of their match against Sarasota. The Sarasota High School Sailors hosted the Wellen Park High School Eagles in girls varsity volleyball Thursday evening, Aug. 27, 2026.
(Mike Lang / Sarasota Herald-Trib, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Andress’ Makayla Reyes (8) celebrates during a volleyball match against Jefferson on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at Andress High School in El Paso, Texas.
(Gaby Velasquez/ El Paso Times, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Andress’ Delilah Salas (2) hits the ball during a volleyball match against Jefferson on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at Andress High School in El Paso, Texas.
(Gaby Velasquez/ El Paso Times, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Fantastic photos of 2026 girls high school volleyball action
The Crestview Cougars cruised to a 3-0 Firelands Conference volleyball win over the South Central Trojans on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 at Crestview High School.
(Provided by Troy Magers, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Legacy’s Sophia Spychalla (9) spikes the ball as Jensen Beach’s Brielle Rideau (3) defends in a high school volleyball match, Aug. 20, 2026, at Legacy High School in Port St. Lucie.
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Jensen Beach’s Audrey Bruemmer (12) spikes the ball against Legacy in a high school volleyball match, Aug. 20, 2026, at Legacy High School in Port St. Lucie.
(CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/TCPALM, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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The Ontario Warriors went on the road and picked up a 3-0 nonconference volleyball win over the Lexington Lady Lex on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 at Lexington High School.
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