KC Metro Power 15: Week of October 11 (Week 3)
A very entertaining week of volleyball we saw over the last 7 days. We saw some teams make some statements confirming their spots and others continuing to jockey for position in our power 15. Here is our week 3 update.…
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Continue ReadingA very entertaining week of volleyball we saw over the last 7 days. We saw some teams make some statements confirming their spots and others continuing to jockey for position in our power 15. Here is our week 3 update.
1. Washburn Rural (Kansas 6A 27-0) Previously: 1
Rural took care of business bringing home the hardware from the Derby Invitational over the weekend. They are still the team to beat in our opinion in class 6A.
2. Liberty North (Missouri Class 5 22-2) Previously: 2
Liberty North basically clinched the Greater KC Suburban Gold championship for the second year in a row downing crosstown rival Liberty.
3. St. Thomas Aquinas (Kansas 5A 29-3) Previously: 3
The Saints journeyed to Omaha to compete in a very competitive tournament. They took down Skutt Catholic but dropped a match to a tough Papillion-Lavista South team in three sets.
4. Lansing (Kansas 5A 27-1) Previously: 4
Still perfect in September and October. Their best win of the week was over Blue Valley Northwest
5. Blue Valley North (Kansas 6A 24-2) Previously: 5
Blue Valley North continues to keep things moving with two more wins last week. Kansas Class 5A is going to be exciting to watch through the substate.
6. Liberty (Missouri Class 5 17-3) Previously: 6
Liberty went 1-1 last week but we won’t punish them for that loss since it was to our second-ranked team. It’s unfortunate they are placed in the same district with North, but maybe the third time will be the charm.
7. Olathe Northwest (Kansas 6A 16-8) Previously: NR
Northwest was in our initial rankings. Then last week dropped out. This week they are back and all the way up to the 7th spot. Why? Sunflower league champions and I just can’t place them below Mill Valley, Shawnee Mission Northwest, and Free State with that being the case. Congratulation on the repeat.
8. Mill Valley (Kansas 5A 27-6) Previously: 7
Mill Valley drops one spot after a loss to a tough Blue Valley West team.
9. Lawrence Free State (Kansas 6A 15-5) Previously: 10
Lawrence Free State is making their debut this week after being one of the teams on the outside looking in last week. Free State had a strong showing at the Shawnee Mission Northwest tournament. Their sole loss came to Mill Valley in bracket play.
10. Shawnee Mission Northwest (Kansas 6A 28-7) Previously: 9
Shawnee Mission Northwest split their matches last week, with that loss coming at the hands of Free State.
11. Blue Valley West (Kansas 6A 24-7) Previously: NR
West had an impressive win over Mill Valley and Free State last week to jump back into the rankings. They are peaking at the right time capturing a tournament title last weekend.
12. St. James Academy (Kansas 5A 19-9) Previously: 8
St. James went 2-0 last week with wins over Topeka Seaman and Bishop Miege.
13. Heritage Christian Academy (Kansas 3A 26-2) Previously: 11
HCA got back to their winning ways last week after a tough tournament the previous weekend.
14. St. Pius (Missouri Class 4 15-2-2) Previously: 12
A perfect week keeps them in the rankings this week. Some important matches are on the horizon.
15. Grain Valley (Missouri Class 5 19-3) Previously: 13
Grain Valley has kept winning so they will keep the lock on our final spot in this week’s rankings and we want to give Missouri teams some love!
Outside Looking In; Baldwin (23-3), Smithville (19-4-3), Platte County (20-8), Spring Hill (19-6), Lee’s Summit West (14-8)