Class 3 Preseason Rankings 6-10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 3 is a stacked field with countless teams returning enough talented players that will make this a fascinating field to watch throughout the season. Here are my picks of 6-10 for Class 3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10. Eldon Mustangs 25-13-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mustangs surprised me last season, making the final four, and will return the entire lineup. 1020 kills of the team's 1135 kills came from <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800404' first='Jaidyn' last='Shelden'], [player_tooltip player_id='236995' first='Audrey' last='Dinwiddie'], [player_tooltip player_id='828199' first='Corin' last='Davis'],</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='818546' first='Sara' last='Mccoy']</strong>. Eldon has the same team and the same dream. Eldon may have to beat MICDS to make that return trip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. <strong>Cape Notre Dame Bulldogs 28-10-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notre Dame reloads every year, and this year is no different. Led by 6'2” opposite <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='512874' first='Olivia' last='Cox']</strong>, 5'8” middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827449' first='Morgan' last='Legrand']</strong>, and setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232326' first='Claudia' last='Jones']</strong> and her 2465 career assists, the Bulldogs have the potential to reach the final four. The early test will give us a better indication of what the Bulldogs are made of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. <strong>Savannah Savages 29-10-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Savages are returning both middles, in 6'1” <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809519' first='Aryana' last='Spry'],</strong> who is turning into a beast in the middle with 85 blocks and 242 kills, and 5'11” <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810847' first='Ambi' last='Jones']</strong>, with&nbsp;167 kills and 68 blocks. The play of outside <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='836410' first='Mylee' last='Schrick']</strong> and libero <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809417' first='Meara' last='Delaney']</strong> will be key for the Savages to win a district title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. <strong>Oak Grove Panthers 21-7-3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='556998' first='Paisley' last='Hudson']</strong>, 2027 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='485574' first='Eva' last='Alexander']</strong>, and <strong>Keiyana Lamell</strong> carry the offensive load, finishing with 693 kills, and 2028 <strong>Ava Pyle</strong> should set the offense. In 2026, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='801192' first='Bella' last='Kenyon']</strong> will anchor the defense. Oak Grove is in a tough area for Class 3 teams, but they have the firepower to keep an eye on come the&nbsp;playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. <strong>Rogersville Wildcats 21-16-2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Returning three of the team's top four hitters, the libero, and setter, Rogersville could very well end up in the title match again. 6'1” <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809647' first='Hailey' last='Buckman']</strong> and 5'8” <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817589' first='Paige' last='Algren']</strong> return for their final season and are a tough middle combo. Rogersville will most likely have to battle Strafford to make a trip back to the final four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->