Northeast Fl- We’re already approaching the halfway mark of the varsity Volleyball seasaon, so that means it’s time to check in with our mid-season power rankings. There’s been lots of top performers in Northeast Florida, so we also highlight the top volleyball players on the top teams right now as well. Also included, is their Northeast Florida Maxpreps ranking below. Check it out.
1.Ponte Vedra (6-3)
The number one ranked Sharks are luking the waters of Northeast Florida again after a 3-0 win over Ridgeview to start the season. Since they’ve defeated Bartram, Beachside, and several ranked teams outside the area like Bishop Gormon (LV Nevada). Junior Ava-Grace Redick had 36 kills, 52 digs onthe season, while senior Zeta Washington also impressive with 104 kills, 21 blocks and 20 aces. Sophomore Avery Meide had 52 digs leads the team. Their losses have all come to out of town power houses. Their still the top team in Northeast Florida
Maxpreps rank #2
2. Trinity Christian (9-0)
After starting the season with tremendous wins over Jacksonville powerhouses Bolles and Providence, the Trinity Christian Academy Conquerors showcased their talents at the annual Nike Invitational Tournament of Champions. Trinity swept their way to the title starting with wins over Vero Beach and ending with one over Lyman.Team leaders include Amaria King has 102 kills, Taylor Teaman 17 aces and 83 digs, while Hadley Dantzler has 15 blocks. They are ranked #1 in the Maxpreps Volleyball Northeast Florida poll.
3. Ridgeview (6-2)
After falling to Ponte Vedra in the opener, Coach Stephen Henry and Ridgeview reeled off four consecutive wins including ones over Wolfson and Episcopal 3-0 before falling to Trinity . Ridgeview’s top performers have been Haley Robinson with 62 kills and 44 blocks. Mariah Bostic-Jones with 15 aces, Kasey Casiple with an incredible 168 digs so far. No shame in their losses to Ponte Vedra and Trinity, Ridgeview is still one of the best in the area.
Maxpreps rank #5
4. Bishop Kenny (8-2)
Bishop Kenny opened the season with a 3-1 victory over Bartram Trail (1-1) and won 7 of their next 9 games. They scored a big won over Canterbury (Ft. Myers) 2-1 . It’s the 3-headed volleyball monster of Allison Cavanaugh leads with 89 kills, junior Claudia Stockard with 76 kills, and sophomore Olivia Ryno who has 49 kills and 15 blocks. Junior Catheran Haen has 12 aces and junior Skylar Frick with 13 blocks for the team.
Maxpreps rank #3
5. Bartram Trail (4-2)
Before their loss to Kenny, Bartram won their first game of the season defeating Yulee. They followed that with three straight wins over Episcopal, Creekside, and Fleming Island. 6 foot 1 Senior Jenna Otts is leading the team with 94 kills, 6 blocks and 13 aces in serving. Senior Emma Henderson has 5 blocks on the season. Sydney Lewis leads the team with 19 aces and 80 digs on the season.
Maxpreps rank #8
6. Creekside (6-1)
A 2-0 start to the Lady Knights season had them red hot out the gate and for the first half of the season. Tocoi Creek and Nease went down to them 3-0 and 3-1 respectively. They’re only loss has been to Bartram Trail, yet they’ve turned around and beaten St. Augustine and Episcopal. So far they are being led by sophomore Killian Burnnett (60 kills), seniors Tyler Patterson 14 aces and 93 digs. Paulina Clark 15 blocks, and Viviana Vaquez with a eye popping 131 digs. Congratulations to Coach Bowers on picking up her 200th victory vs Fleming Island.
Maxpreps rank #6
7. Episcopal (5-5)
Episcopal started the season with a win and loss on the season including a Nease 3-1 win and a 3-0 loss to Ridgeview. That trend has continued for the Eagles as they have beaten teams like Merritt Island and Key West. Unfortunately, they have fallen to local teams like Creekside, and Bartram. They’ve had a tougher schedule than some teams who are under them in the rankings, but possess better records than them. 6 foot senior Reese Edwards leads the team with 18 kills. Ella Steiger (soph) has 10 aces and 97 digs. Kate Adams has 52 kills and has been a blocking machine with 29. Grace Huie leads the team with 31 blocks.
Maxpreps rank #16
8. St. Johns Country Day (7-1)
The Lady Spartans got off to a great start at 2-0 this season after wins over Orange Park 3-1, and St Josephs 3-0. Since then, they have won 5 of their next 6 games. Their schedule has not been particularly tough, so this is why they are lower on the Power Rankings. “Ms everything” Ashlyn Anderson has 103 kills, 29 aces and 17 blocks, all tops on the team for the season so far. Juliet Moody has 19 aces, and Katelyn Jacobs has 24 aces and 146 digs on the season, which is tops in the area.
Maxpreps rank #7
9. Beachside (4-1)
Beachside Volleyball took home their first wins in school history to start the season. They defeated Menendez by a score of 3-1 and Orange Park 3-0. They also have a win over Atlantic Coast. They’re only loss was to Ponte Vedra. Leaders in kills are Laney Lipovetsky (50), junior Lainie Stapleton (22), and freshman Adrianna Jeanpierre (59). Erica Duffy has 18 aces(38 digs) and digs leader is Macey Williams (73). Jeanpierre also has been a master of digs on the season (56) showing her immense versatility, while Avery Kliethermes has 44 digs. Aces leaders are Lipovetsky (28) Kliethermes (19) so far on the season.
Maxpreps rank: unranked
10. Baker County (7-0)
It was tough to select this position, but in the end, you can’t deny an undefeated team and Baker County is one of those teams. The Wildcats have wins over a 6-2 Union County team, a Clay (4-2) team that defeated St. John’s Country Day (7-1). However, Baker County’s schedule does not have a that marquee matchup yet, which hampers the ability to evaluate them against a really good team. Still, their top performers have them playing great Volleyball. Megan Barton 40 kills, 9 blocks and 44 digs has been an all around great performance so far this season. Emma Richardson 10 aces, and 53 digs, Brooklyn Davis has a team high 59 digs.
Maxpreps rank #4
Outside looking in: Union County (6-1), Bolles (4-2), Providence (4-2), Christ’s Church 6-3), Clay (4-3)
