DMV Top Twenty

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is the DMV top twenty (DC/Maryland/Virginia). This list includes many of the high schools in the Virginia top twenty. Also named are the players driving the offense for these teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181303"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f8008a1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flint Hill (13-2) - In their first Independent School League (ISL) matches they swept the next best in the conference, Georgetown Day and Bullis. They have not lost a set in the ISL since 2011. Their top offensive players are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='233010' first='Mickhaila' last='Murray']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180295' first='Ryla' last='Jones']</strong>. The 6'3" setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181303' first='Isabelle' last='Bardin'] </strong>also gets her share of kills when she plays the right side. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181298"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800923"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Langley (10-1) - Their lone loss was to Madison in a Richamond tournament. They have swept everyone else. Lots of firepower on this team but the pins <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181298' first='Ana' last='Toumazatos']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181307' first='Leni' last='Stanton-Parker']</strong> makes this offense rumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["180296"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800993"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop O'Connell (13-5) - They have won their last 12 matches without losing a set. The big weapons are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='475116' first='Jocelyn' last='Pye']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180296' first='Madison' last='Bowser']</strong>, but they can beat you from many different positions if they are in system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["225187"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f8009f6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riverside (11-0) - They had a big win against their Division rival Briar Woods. After losing the first two sets they pulled off a reverse sweep. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='225187' first='Simone' last='Schaefer'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='192587' first='Adriana' last='Perodin'] </strong>are lethal from the outside and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181309' first='Brianna' last='Holladay'] </strong>attacks from the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["180288"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800a51"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holy Cross (5-0) - Most teams do not carry a U.S. National team player on their roster who just so happened to win an international gold medal. The Tartans carry one on their roster in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180288' first='Emerson' last='Sellman']</strong>, probably the top player in the DMV area. Last week AVCA voted her player of the week. Good Counsel transfer <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181304' first='Sarah' last='Jeremias']</strong> has been the other offensive threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181297"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800aab"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chantilly (7-1) - The Chargers were recently ambushed at Oakton, losing in five. The offensive load on that team is carried by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181297' first='Lameen' last='Mambu']</strong>. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='469183' first='Frida' last='Sagastume']</strong> has risen to be a nice alternative choice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["223582"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800b04"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colgan (9-1) - The Sharks have been proving that the rumors about their death in the volleyball scene is false. Like Langley, their only loss has been to Madison in the same Richmond tournament. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='209790' first='Aubrey' last='Hatch']</strong> is their main offensive threat, but<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='223582' first='Skylar' last='Johnson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='238593' first='Tehillah' last='Garrison']</strong> have been making contributions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["309031"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800b5c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richard Montgomery (6-1) - They were swept by a strong Bullis team, but the Rockets have also captured sweeps in five of their six wins. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235748' first='Ema' last='Djordjevic']</strong> does it all leading the team in assists and kills. Her primary targets when setting are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='412056' first='Elizabeth' last='Mitchell'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='309031' first='Caroline' last='Kaye']</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["206739"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800bb5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arundel (5-0) - The Wildcats have only lost one set as they bully their way through the competition. The three pronged attack is led by outside <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481852' first='Taylor' last='Johnson'] </strong>and supported by right side <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='309025' first='Payton' last='Swinton']</strong> and middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='477413' first='Kiara' last='Harmon']</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["237667"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800c0e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Briar Woods (15-2) - After winning the first two sets against their division rival Riverside, the Falcons stumbled to lose the last three sets. Their only other loss has been to power house Hidden Valley. Fourteen of their fifteen wins have been by sweeps. The Falcons fly high with the lefthanded swing of right side <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='237667' first='Skyler' last='Riggio']</strong> and the strength of middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='237668' first='Shannon' last='Callaghan'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["210539"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800c67"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodson (10-1) - Their only loss was to Riverside. The Cavaliers have bounced back from that loss by sweeping their opponents in their last five wins, four of them division conquests. The two outsides <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='233000' first='Maura' last='Fay'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='210539' first='Emma' last='Gardner']</strong> create most of the offense with their kills. The 6'3" [player_tooltip player_id='210539' first='Emma' last='Gardner'] plays all six rotations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271363"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800cc0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glenelg (9-0-1) - The Gladiators have made their first appearance in the top twenty this year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='346815' first='Isard' last='Bernades']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='346816' first='Avery' last='Hubbard']</strong> lead the offensive attack but <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='309026' first='Lindsay' last='Kelley']</strong> has the responsibility to feed them the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321679"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800d19"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Urbana (8-1) - Their only loss was against Good Counsel. After that loss they swept through their opponents in the last four games. The offensive juice comes from middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321679' first='Simone' last='Assasie']</strong> and outsides<strong> Lilly Eichelberger</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321680' first='Talia' last='DoCarmo']</strong>. Both Simone and Talia are sophomores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181302"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800d71"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James Wood (12-2) - The Colonels lost two matches at the Endless Summer tournament, one to Flint Hill and the other to Hidden Valley. Nothing to be ashamed of there. They've also beaten Dominion, Millbrook and defending West Virginia state champion Mullelman. Another big game against their conference rival Millbrook is scheduled for Thursday. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181302' first='Kennedy' last='Spaid']</strong> leads this offense. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242037' first='Ashlynn' last='Spence'] </strong>ranks number two in kills but setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180282' first='Paige' last='Ahakuelo']</strong> falls just behind her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["265167"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800dce"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madison (11-2) - A surprise team led by a frosh who played libero for club last season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='265167' first='Laila' last='Chadwick']</strong> is killing it as an outside for the Warhawks. A five set divisional loss to Chantilly hurt. Next up Oakton who upset Chantilly last week. Middles <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='230817' first='Riley' last='Lynch']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='183606' first='Camille' last='Pomeroy'] </strong>also help with the offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["181763"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800e26"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Georgetown Day (8-3) - The Hoppers next big game would be Wednesday against Bullis. Both teams have lost to Flint Hill. The Hoppers only other losses have been to Hidden Valley and Oviedo (Florida). <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181763' first='Jada' last='Aksu'] </strong>leads the team in kills with her left handed right side swing. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='248705' first='Zoe' last='Ryu']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181233' first='Aaliyah' last='Howell']</strong> contribute from the left side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bullis (4-2) - See above for their game against the Hoppers. The Bulldogs two losses have come against Holy Cross and Flint Hill. They did sweep Richard Montgomery in their opener. Recent Penn State commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181300' first='Alexis' last='Ewing']</strong> gets the bulk of the sets. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='183589' first='Angelique' last='Desamours']</strong> and right side <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='181235' first='Sydney' last='Mayfield']</strong> also contribute to the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dominion (7-2) - After Broad Run embarrassed them with a sweep the Titans have bounced back, racking up five consecutive wins. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='240027' first='Kaitlyn' last='Demitz']</strong> leads the charge from the right side. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='240025' first='Abigail' last='Vasak']</strong> works it from the middle, while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='346738' first='Alena' last='Smith']</strong> contributes from the left side. All three players belong to the class of 2026 so the future looks bright.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Millbrook (8-1) - They started the season with six sweeps before losing to James Wood in five. Since that loss they have added two more sweeps to their ledger. Thursday, they get another chance at James Wood. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='243771' first='Berkeley' last='Konrady']</strong> and <strong>Grace Behneke</strong> light it up from the left side. Watch out for the development of frosh <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='435748' first='Aaliyah' last='Green'],</strong> who also plays a pin. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["279857"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651301f800e7c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Loudoun County (8-2) - At the start of the season they lost their first two matches against powerhouses Briar Woods and Riverside. They have rattled off 8 straight wins since then. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523308' first='Madison' last='LaRue']</strong>, frosh <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='279856' first='Kayla' last='Luther'] </strong>and <strong>Josephine</strong> <strong>Seekford</strong> all pressure the opposition from the pins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the bubble Virginia Academy, Patriot, Chelsea Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chesapeake Chirps: Last week the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) voted <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180288' first='Emerson' last='Sellman']</strong> (Holy Cross) the player of the week for Maryland. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='475116' first='Jocelyn' last='Pye']</strong> (Bishop O'Connell) got the vote for Virginia while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='180285' first='Clara' last='Yu'] </strong>(Georgetown Day) got the vote for D.C.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->