News Summary
Beachside continues to lead the Florida High School Volleyball Times-Union Power Poll after Week 8, despite a recent loss. They have achieved remarkable wins, pushing their rank forward. Ponte Vedra climbs to second place while St. Augustine makes a strong entry into the rankings. Other teams like the Crusaders and Broncos face challenges as the competition intensifies. With a dynamic season ahead, these teams aim to solidify their positions in the upcoming matches.
Jacksonville, Florida – Beachside has maintained its position at the top of the Florida High School Volleyball Times-Union Power Poll rankings for Week 8 as the 2025 season progresses. This marks Beachside’s continued dominance in the realm of high school volleyball, with a string of successful matches solidifying their lead in the rankings.
In the past week, Beachside achieved notable victories, including a decisive 3-0 win against Bartram Trail and a solid 3-1 performance against Middleburg. The team also secured wins against Bishop Kenny (3-0), Winter Garden (2-0), Venice (2-1), and Lynn Haven Mosley (2-0), boosting their confidence and standings. However, they faced a setback, losing 2-0 against Lake Brantley, which put an end to their impressive winning streak at 18 games. Beachside quickly resumed their winning ways with a victory of 2-0 against DME Academy. Their upcoming match is scheduled for October 8 against Ponte Vedra, which will be critical as they look to reassert their dominance after the recent loss.
In the rankings, Ponte Vedra climbed from a previous position of 3 to now sit at number 2 after last week’s accomplishments, which included two 3-0 victories over Bishop Kenny and Harvest Community. The impact of seniors Leah Grall and Avery Webb has been significant in upfront scoring, contributing to the team’s successful sweeps. Ponte Vedra will face challenges as they battle at Middleburg on October 7 and at Beachside on October 8.
Holding the third position in the poll is a newly ranked team, St. Augustine Golden Eagles, who have recently made a strong impression. With wins such as a 3-2 triumph against Providence and a 3-1 win against Atlantic Coast, they showcased their potential. Their remarkable record also includes victories against Alachua Santa Fe (3-2), St. Augustine (2-0), Spruce Creek (2-0), and Fletcher (2-0). However, they stumbled with a 2-0 loss against Lake Howell. Upcoming matches for St. Augustine include challenges against Oakleaf on October 7 and Harvest Community on October 9, with eyes on continuing their upward momentum.
Following St. Augustine, the Crusaders have dropped to 4th place after a disappointing week, suffering losses of 3-0 against both Ponte Vedra and Beachside. They have a chance for redemption in their upcoming matches against Bolles on October 7 and Middleburg on October 9.
The Broncos, ranked 5th, also faced difficulties against Beachside last week, resulting in a 3-1 loss. They have a busy schedule ahead with matches against Tocoi Creek on October 6, Ponte Vedra on October 7, Bishop Kenny on October 9, and Trinity Christian on October 10.
Making a return to the rankings is the Senators, who were previously unranked. They earned their spot with impressive wins, including a 3-2 nail-biter against Episcopal and a 3-0 victory at Fernandina Beach. Other significant wins include coordinated double wins against Daytona Beach Mainland, Baldwin (2-0), and Nease (2-0), while suffering a single loss to Fleming Island (2-0). The Senators are now preparing for the Gateway Conference tournament with ambitions of securing their first trophy since 2021.
Providence, once ranked, has dropped out of the standings, with a record of 11-5 and a 2-2 rating in District 2-2A. On the bubble teams awaiting potential inclusion in the rankings include Bolles (10-9, District 4-3A), Harvest Community (16-8, District 2-1A), Ridgeview (14-5, District 3-5A), Trinity Christian (16-7, District 2-2A), and Wolfson (12-1, District 4-3A).
This eighth edition of the Power Poll reveals a dynamic season filled with challenges and triumphs for Florida high school volleyball teams, as they all vie for top spots leading into the latter part of the season.
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