September 26, 2025

School Volleyball Teams Battle for Top Ranks in Florida

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The latest Florida high school volleyball Power Poll features Beachside at the top, following impressive victories. Other teams are competing fiercely, with upcoming matches set to determine playoff positions. Strong performances have marked the season, promising an exciting contest among schools for higher rankings and playoff aspirations in Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville, Florida – The latest edition of the Florida high school volleyball Times-Union Power Poll has been released, showcasing the top competitive teams in the region as Week 6 approaches. Beachside remains the top-ranked team after a perfect week where they notched several impressive victories to maintain their position.

In their recent matchups, Beachside secured a 3-1 win against Providence and dominated against Northside Christian, Doral Academy, Bishop Kenny, Lake Highland Prep, and Gulliver Prep with 2-0 victories across the board. This strong performance included a clean sweep at the Battle at the Beach tournament held in Venice. They are scheduled to play Bolles on September 23 and will face Tocoi Creek on September 25, as they aim to continue their winning streak.

Ranked second in the poll is a team that improved from a previous rank of three. Their recent results include a 3-1 win at Alachua Santa Fe and a 2-0 victory over Doral Academy. However, they faced setbacks with losses to Beachside (2-0), Middleburg (2-1), and Ocala Trinity Catholic (2-0). Upcoming matches for this team include a face-off against Tocoi Creek on September 22, followed by contests against Ridgeview and Episcopal.

In third place, another team moved up from last week’s fourth ranking, having obtained a 3-2 win against Ponte Vedra and a 3-1 victory at Tocoi Creek. Among their upcoming matches are contests against Trinity Christian on September 22, Bartram Trail on September 23, and Middleburg on September 25. A standout player, sophomore Lillie Eason, achieved an impressive total of 34 kills across her team’s winning week.

Fourth-ranked in the Power Poll, the team suffered a decline from its previous ranking of two after experiencing mixed results. They won a close match against Providence (3-2) but faced losses at Fleming Island (3-2), against Gulliver Prep (2-1), and Northside Christian (2-0). They did, however, achieve victories over Ocala Trinity Catholic (2-0), Venice (2-1), and Auburn (2-0). Their next match is scheduled for September 23 against Trinity Christian. Notably, MaxPreps recognizes their schedule as one of Florida’s toughest.

Ranked fifth, the Stallions struggled last week with losses against Ponte Vedra (3-2) and Beachside (3-1). Their next challenges include a match at Christ’s Church on September 22 and an away game at Atlantic Coast on September 25. The Stallions are notable for being the first team this season to win a set against the top-ranked Beachside squad, which underscores the competitiveness of the league.

There are also several teams on the bubble as the season progresses. The list includes Bolles with a record of 9-6 in District 4-3A, Christ’s Church at 11-1 in District 3-1A, Fletcher at 12-1 in District 2-6A, Harvest Community at 13-5 in District 2-1A, Middleburg at 10-8 in District 3-5A, Trinity Christian at 13-6 in District 2-2A, and Wolfson standing strong at 8-0 in District 4-3A.

As the teams look forward to the approaching matches, the competition in Northeast Florida remains fierce, with several schools aiming for high rankings and playoff positions in this exciting volleyball season.

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