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VOLLEYBALL MaxPreps Top 25 rankings takes center stage

Breaking news from the courts: VOLLEYBALL: MaxPreps Top 25 rankings. This remarkable feat has quickly become the talking point of the week.

No. Demonstrating excellence, dual Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth -- Calif.) headlines the grounds of play along with No 3 Marymount (Los Angeles -- Calif.) -- No. 4 Mater Dei, No. 5 Xavier, leaving a lasting impression, College Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.), No. Crucially, 6 Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio -- Texas) -- No.

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Adding to the narrative, 7 Redondo Union (Redondo Beach -- Calif.) and No. 8 Torrey Pines (San Diego -- Calif.). In, exhibiting high-level talent, a noteworthy performance, Freshman Kari Knott carries helped Lovett to the No. Importantly, 24 spot in the MaxPreps Top 25 volleyball rankings.

(PHOTO: Ben Ennis) Sierra Canyon progressed up singular spot after going 4- 0 last week with wins throughout Redondo Union, Chaminade (West Hills, Calif.), Torrey Pines and No. 11 Cathedral Catholic (San Diego -- Calif.).

Meanwhile -- top-ranked Byron Nelson (Trophy Society -- Texas) carries settled into district play and continues to steamroll opponents behind the two-headed hitting forward movement of Kylie Kleckner and Ashlyn Seay with setter Sophee Peterson topping the offense With impressive skill, the Bobcats have dropped only singular fix — to Sierra Canyon — and have 11 normal-cold season tenure matches left before a oversee at a alternate straight Texas title.

With impressive skill, mother McAuley (Chicago, Ill.) generated the biggest jump in this week's ranking, going from No. 16 to No. a decad after a 6- 0 tear through the adidas LIVT with a crown success across No. 12 Assumption (Louisville -- Ky.).

In a display of pure skill, in a noteworthy performance, Cayla Prohaska -- Peyton Heatherly and Lucy Maloney existed as all instrumental in the title direct according to strategist Jen DeJarld With impressive skill, cold season Park (Fla.) is the lone newcomer this week -- jumping in at No. 25.

With impressive skill, the reigning Academic session 7A champions are a decad-lone this competitive cycle with the lone loss to No Interestingly, 21 Calvary Christian (Clearwater, Fla.).

In a display of pure skill, fourth-year Paige Lehman possesses 287 assists on the cold season tenure after stepping into the role with the graduation of four-season starter Tyler Peluso   MaxPreps, according to observers, Top 25 volleyball rankings lone.

With impressive skill, byron Nelson (Trophy Association -- Texas) Milestone: 25-0 | Last week: lone Junior libero Savannah Sterna possesses 205 digs for the Bobcats. 2.

With impressive skill, sierra Canyon (Chatsworth -- Calif.) All-time stage: 15-dual | Last week: 3 Lucky Fasavalu possesses 401 assists as three Trailblazer hitters have additional than 100 kills. 3.

Marymount, as the season unfolds, (Los Angeles -- Calif.) Top historic aggregate: 16-lone | Last week: 4 Makenna Barnes -- Samantha Destler and Elle Vandeweghe all have extra than 100 kills for the Sailors while setter Olivia Penske features 400 assists. 4.

With impressive skill, mater Dei (Santa Ana -- Calif.) Milestone: 9-dual | Last week: 5 The Monarchs secure hitter Layli Ostovar earlier from an ankle injury in time to strive and protect their Durango title. 5.

Moreover, in a noteworthy performance, Xavier College Prep (Phoenix -- Ariz.) Benchmark: 13-0 | Last week: 6 Selah O'Connor and Vivian Hickman have combined for greater than 300 assists for the Gators. 6.

With impressive skill, cornerstone Christian (San Antonio -- Texas) Historic overall: 23-3 | Last week: 7 After a slow begin -- the Warriors have won 19 straight -- including a win across No. 4 Mater Dei. 7. Demonstrating excellence, redondo Union (Redondo Beach -- Calif.) Standard: 12- 3 | Last week: dual The Sea Hawks fell to No.

Demonstrating excellence, dual Sierra Canyon and Los Alamitos last week. 8. Demonstrating excellence, torrey Pines (San Diego -- Calif.) record: 13- dual | Last week: 8 After beating No. 11, notably, cathedral Catholic for the second quarter time in a decad days -- the Falcons dropped a 3- lone clash to Sierra Canyon. 9.

Carroll, as the season unfolds, (Fort Wayne -- Ind.) Milestone: 18- 0 | Last week: 11 The Chargers won the Slicer Invitational without dropping a establish as Bailey Sinish notched 43 kills in four matches and Sophia Gisslen dished up 84 assists with 15 digs 10.

Demonstrating excellence, mother McAuley (Chicago -- Ill.) Top historic overall: 15- 0 | Last week: 16 The Mighty Macs additionally beat St Henry (Erlanger -- Ky.) -- St. In a noteworthy performance, Ursula Academy (Cincinnati -- Ohio) -- Ryle (Union -- Ky.) -- DuPont Manual (Louisville -- Ky.) and Sacred Heart (Louisville -- Ky.) at the LIVT.

11. Demonstrating excellence, cathedral Catholic (San Diego -- Calif.) Top record: 8- 3 | Last week: a decad All three losses are to ranked opponents.  12. Assumption (Louisville -- Ky.) Standard: 17- dual | Last week: 9 Fell in the LIVT final to Mother McAuley and lost to reigning Florida Academic session 6A champion St.

With impressive skill, thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) in a pre-playoff bracket clash. 13. Alpharetta, with the eyes of the community watching, (Ga.) All-time point: 27- lone | Last week: 13 Freshman Susie Dai (188 assists) and sophomore Harsha Velugoti (102 assists) have quarterbacked the offense this campaign. 14.

Harrisburg, notably, (S.D.) Standard: 5- 0 | Last week: 14 The Tigers have an 83- duel conquest run commencing the pre-Durango Champions Challenge against Marymount on Thursday. 15.

In, to the delight of the hometown crowd, a noteworthy performance, Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers -- Ind.) Top historic overall: 13- lone | Last week: 15 Bounced prior with four victories after an early-September loss to No 9 Carroll. 16.

With impressive skill, mira Costa (Manhattan Beach -- Calif.) Benchmark: 7- 5 | Last week: 12 Graduating Milly McGee maintains 217 assists for the Mustangs 17.

With the eyes of the community watching, marist (Chicago, Ill.) Standard: 9-0 | Last week: 17 The Redhawks have lost two sets this off-season tenure and host Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park) on Tuesday prior to Durango 18.

With impressive skill, divine Savior Holy Angels (Milwaukee, Wis.) All-time juncture: 12- 0 | Last week: 18 Sophomore Tegan Loechler and Harper Wendlick along with freshman Maia Kerry lead the Dashers in kills 19.

With impressive skill, archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.) Standard: 6-0 | Last week: 19 The Monarchs dropped the inaugural arrange against St. Showcasing great determination, ignatious (San Francisco) on Thursday before coming prior to success in four 20.

As the season unfolds, in a noteworthy performance, Benet Academy (Lisle -- Ill.) Standard: a decad-lone | Last week: 20 After a dual-lone loss to Lockport at the finale of August -- the Redwings have lost singular fix throughout their next six matches. 21.

Demonstrating excellence, calvary Christian (Clearwater -- Fla.) Milestone: 13- lone | Last week: 21 Juniors Sophia Puleo (155 kills) and Sam Karjala (135) lead the forward movement. 22. 'Iolani (Honolulu -- Hawaii) Benchmark: a decad-3 | Last week: 23 Taimane Ainu'u carries 103 kills and 107 assists this campaign. 23.

Roncalli (Indianapolis -- Ind.) Historic aggregate: 13-3 | Last week: 22 The Royals bounced prior from a 3-lone loss to Center Grove (Greenwood) with a sweep of Martinsville as sophomore Rosanna Spearing led the way with a decad kills. 24.

Lovett (Atlanta -- Ga.) Top historic aggregate: 17-lone | Last week: 25 The Lions have dropped four sets all stretch and the lone loss is to No. 12 Assumption. 25.

Demonstrating excellence, cold season Park ( -- Fla.) Top historic aggregate: a decad-lone | Last week: NR Junior Isabel Incinelli (122 kills) and upperclass Amelia Mancino (105 kills) have paced the Wildcats' hitting forward movement Next 25 26. Austin, as reported, (Texas), 27- 3 27. As reported, mansfield (Texas) -- 33- lone 28.

With impressive skill, prestonwood Christian (Plano -- Texas) -- 16-4 29. Papillion-LaVista, impressively, south (Papillion -- Neb.) -- 9- dual 30. Keller, adding to the narrative, (Keller -- Texas) -- 21-4 31.

Demonstrating excellence, elkhorn North (Elkhorn -- Neb.) -- 9-dual 32 In a noteworthy performance, Corona del Sol (Tempe -- Ariz.) -- 13-0 33. In, with the eyes of the community watching, a noteworthy performance, Southlake Carroll (Southlake -- Texas) -- 18-4 34.

Demonstrating excellence, kamehameha Kapalama (Honolulu -- Hawaii) -- 21- 3 35 Adding to the narrative, seton (Cincinnati -- Ohio) -- 12- 0 36. Allen, as reported, (Texas) -- 25- 4 37. With impressive skill, bishop Gorman (Las Vegas -- Nev.) -- a decad-4 38 Exhibiting high-level talent, casteel (Queen Creek -- Ariz.) -- 9- 4 39.

Buford (Buford -- Ga.) -- 15- dual 40. Significantly, oconomowoc (Oconomowoc -- Wis.) -- 14-0 41 Harlan (San Antonio -- Texas) -- 25- 5 42 Rockford (Mich.) -- 16- 0 43. Skyview (Nampa -- Idaho) -- 7-lone 44.

Demonstrating excellence, marin Catholic (Kentfield -- Calif.) -- 6-lone 45 In a noteworthy performance, Carrollwood Day (Tampa -- Fla.) -- 13-dual 46. Westfield, according to observers, (Ind.), 14- 0 47. Norris, notably, (Firth -- Neb.) -- 13-0 48 As reported, lafayette (Wildwood, Mo.), 13-0 49.

In, as reported, a noteworthy performance, Los Alamitos (Calif.) -- 18- 4 50. Coronado (Henderson -- Nev.) -- 14-3

Analysis provided by our sports desk. Stats and records subject to verification.

Editorial Note: This report is based on verified game data and official statistics.