Virginia High School Top Twenty
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Below are the top 20 high school volleyball teams in Virginia. Next, an update of the top 20 high school volleyball teams in the DMV area. The rankings are based on my observations, discussions with other coaches and in many…
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Continue ReadingBelow are the top 20 high school volleyball teams in Virginia. Next, an update of the top 20 high school volleyball teams in the DMV area. The rankings are based on my observations, discussions with other coaches and in many cases strength of schedule.
Flint Hill (11-2) – The Huskies started the season 1-2 after playing in the Nike Tournament of Champions in Florida. Since then, they have reeled off 10 straight wins. A successful Endless Summer tournament, where they beat strong teams like Hidden Valley, James Woods and Grafton puts them at the top. Prior to that they had beaten Georgetown Day and Colonial Forge. Their 6’4″ Pittsburgh commit Ryla Jones Ryla Jones 6'4" | MB Flint Hill | 2024 State #80 Nation VA dominates the middle. Kadi Pynchon Kadi Pynchon 5'6" | DS/L Flint Hill | 2025 State VA has taken over the libero role to allow Evie Huang Evie Huang 5'6" | DS/L Flint Hill | 2026 State VA to heal up from her injuries. Audrey Sealock Audrey Sealock OH Flint Hill | 2025 VA fills the vacant left side spot. It does not matter the names on the roster because the wins just keep coming.
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Langley (8-1) – They may have the strongest pins in Virginia with Ana Toumazatos Ana Toumazatos 6'1" | OH Langley | 2025 State VA , Leni Stanton-Parker Leni Stanton-Parker 6'0" | OH Langley | 2025 State #116 Nation VA , Chloe Hokenson Chloe Hokenson 6'1" | S Langley | 2024 State VA and Riley Buddie Riley Buddie 6'1" | OH Langley | 2024 State VA . Unfortunately, those pins can fall into streaks of inconsistency where they give up points in bunches. They were swept by James Madison in a tournament at Richmond. Middle Ava Barnett Ava Barnett 5'10" | MB Langley | 2025 State VA lacks the height of the pins but gets her hands up for the block and can run quicks. Every position on the court seems to be filled with talent.
Chantilly (7-0) – They won a big game against James Madison on Tuesday, defeating them in five. Madison won the third and fourth games 25-23 but Chantilly prevented the reverse sweep with a 15-11 fifth set win. Lameen Mambu Lameen Mambu 6'0" | OH Chantilly | 2025 State #64 Nation VA drives this offense, but frosh setter Caycee Chhum Caycee Chhum 5'7" | S Georgetown Day | 2027 State VA has the ability to feed her the ball. Nola Murphy Nola Murphy 5'6" | DS/L Chantilly | 2025 State VA (pictured above) plays a solid libero to keep the Chargers in system. Frida Sagastume Frida Sagastume 5'8" | RS Chantilly | 2024 VA is another pin they rely on for offense. Except for Madison they lack a strong schedule which could hurt them come playoff time.
Bishop O’Connell (12-5) – They appear to have addressed their outside issues with Jocelyn Pye Jocelyn Pye 6'0" | OH Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA and sophomore Ellyson Miller Ellyson Miller 5'11" | OH Bishop O'Connell | 2026 State VA . That leaves the middle crowded with Alice Holoubek Alice Holoubek 6'3" | MB Bishop O'Connell | 2024 State VA , Madison Bowser Madison Bowser 6'2" | MB Bishop O'Connell | 2024 State VA and Teodora Stamenkovic Teodora Stamenkovic 6'2" | MB Bishop O'Connell | 2026 State VA . One of them can play right side but Grace Faughnan Grace Faughnan 6'0" | RS Bishop O'Connell | 2024 VA has shown the ability to put the ball away playing either left or right side. A bevy of riches on offense. The big issue is the ability to get consistent passing to allow the big hitters to thrive. That falls on libero Hannah Kotb Hannah Kotb 5'6" | DS/L Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA , defensive specialist Maia Cerezo Maia Cerezo 5'2" | DS/L Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA and Jocelyn Pye Jocelyn Pye 6'0" | OH Bishop O'Connell | 2025 State VA . So far, they have won their last 11 matches without losing a set.
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Riverside (10-0) – The Rams have been rolling through their opposition with wins over Woodson and a five set reverse sweep battle last night over Briar Woods. Simone Schaefer Simone Schaefer 5'11" | OH Riverside | 2025 State VA converting to outside has added some life to the offense. Adriana Perodin Adriana Perodin 5'9" | OH Riverside | 2024 State VA also takes some hard swings from the left side. Sydney Ray Sydney Ray 5'7" | S Riverside | 2026 State VA has been doing the job setting and recent Virginia Tech commit Brianna Holladay Brianna Holladay 6'2" | MB Riverside | 2025 State VA continues to shine in the middle. Samantha Ferguson Samantha Ferguson 5'10" | MB Riverside | 2024 State VA occupies the other middle. Difficult to credit all the players since Riverside has yet to publish current rosters.
Hidden Valley (16-1) – There only loss this season has been to Flint Hill at Endless Summer. They beat James Woods and Georgetown Day at that tournament. They also beat Riverbend and Briar Woods at the Patriot tournament. Except for Flint Hill no other team has beaten more top 20 teams. The two left stides Caleigh Ponn Caleigh Ponn 5'6" | DS/L Hidden Valley | 2025 State #83 Nation VA and Sophie Arnold Sophie Arnold 6'0" | OH Hidden Valley | 2025 State VA lead the offense. Calli Anderson Calli Anderson 5'8" | S Hidden Valley | 2025 State VA is a cerebral setter who knows where to put the ball on the court. Shae Torrence occupies the middle well, strings together good serves and also plays a strong defense when playing back row after her serve. Libero Lauren Whitaker Lauren Whitaker 5'4" | DS/L Hidden Valley | 2024 State VA keeps the team in system with her passing and solid defense.
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James Madison (10-2) – A tough five set loss against Chantilly where they almost pulled off a reverse sweep. Their only other loss came against Colonial Forge. The Warhawks rely on the frosh Laila Chadwick Laila Chadwick 5'8" | DS/L James Madison | 2027 State VA to generate offense. She drills bullets from the back row or front row. Middles Camille Pomeroy Camille Pomeroy 6'2" | MB Madison | 2024 State VA and Riley Lynch Riley Lynch 6'0" | MB James Madison | 2025 State VA can hurt you if you spend too much time trying to stop Laila. Strong teams have strong liberos and Sydney Pham Sydney Pham 5'3" | DS/L Madison | 2024 State VA is lauded as one of the best.
Riverbend (12-1) – Their only loss has come against Hidden Valley in the Patriot tournament, but they took them to three. They had a big win against Colonial Forge. The 6’3″ middle Peri Linterman Peri Linterman 6'3" | MB Riverbend | 2025 State VA is virtually unstoppable. Sophomore setter Aubrey Parker Aubrey Parker 5'11" | S Riverbend | 2026 State VA runs the offense like a veteran. Allison Lach Allison Lach 5'10" | OH Riverbend | 2024 State VA and Macy Burns bring strength to the pins.
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Colonial Forge (7-2) – Their only two losses have been against top twenty teams Riverbend and Flint Hill. Setter Isabel Ostvig Isabel Ostvig 5'10" | S Colonial Forge | 2024 State VA churns the offense for the Eagles. Her outlets are sister Grace Ostvig Grace Ostvig 5'8" | OH Colonial Forge | 2025 State VA and Claire Wortman at the pins and Jasmine Williams Jasmine Williams 5'11" | MB Colonial Forge | 2026 State VA in the middle. Libero Julissa Corner covers the back row with her defense and passing.
Briar Woods (13-2) – They had their first regional game against Riverside on Monday and lost in a reverse sweep. Their only other loss has been against Hidden Valley in the Patriot tournament. The rest of their schedule will be against regional opponents. Clemson commit and right side Skyler Riggio Skyler Riggio 6'1" | RS Briar Woods | 2024 State VA is difficult to contain. She plays six rotations and generates offense in the back row. Shannon Callaghan Shannon Callaghan 5'11" | MB Briar Woods | 2024 State VA puts up strong blocks in the middle. Taylor Hansen Taylor Hansen 5'8" | OH Briar Woods | 2025 State VA and Janssens Arabia Janssens Arabia 5'8" | OH Briar Woods | 2024 State VA light it up from the left side. Janssens swings lefthanded and along with Skyler give the Falcons two lefthanded pins to watch. Libero Molly Gardner Molly Gardner 5'8" | DS/L Briar Woods | 2026 State VA takes responsibility for the back row.
James Woods (10-2) – Their only two losses came in the Endless Summer tournament against Hidden Valley and Flint Hill. The Hidden Valley match went three. Last year Kennedy Spaid Kennedy Spaid 5'11" | OH James Wood | 2026 State VA led this team in kills while leading the Colonels to the Class 4 State championship. This year she ranks first as the team leader in kills. Brenna Corbin Brenna Corbin 5'5" | DS/L James Wood | 2026 State VA has switched to her more natural position of libero where she ranks as one of the best in the class. Frosh Kyla Wilhelm takes over the other left side position. They have a strong roster with middles Ashlynn Spence Ashlynn Spence 5'8" | MB James Wood | 2024 State VA and Tenley Mattison Tenley Mattison 5'10" | MB James Woods | 2026 State VA and setters Paige Ahakuelo Paige Ahakuelo 5'8" | S James Wood | 2024 State VA and Hannah McCullough Hannah McCullough 5'2" | S James Wood | 2024 State VA . Paige can play right side if the need arises.
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Woodson (10-1) – Woodson looks to be the favorite to win the Patriot Division. They have swept through their first four matches, including sweeping Class 6 state champs Alexandria City. Maura Fay Maura Fay 6'1" | OH Woodson | 2024 State VA and Emma Gardner Emma Gardner 6'3" | OH WT Woodson | 2026 State VA are difficult to contain. Maura leads her team in kills, but Emma is close behind. An injury to libero Eve McLaury Eve McLaury 5'11" | DS/L Woodson | 2024 State VA puts Stella Gilligan Stella Gilligan 5'6" | DS/L Woodson | 2024 VA back in the libero role. Stella spent her summer playing beach. Sofie Ferrell Sofie Ferrell 5'9" | S Woodson | 2026 State VA shares setting duties with Nora Gilmer Nora Gilmer 6'0" | S Woodson | 2024 State VA . At 6’0″ Nora can generate offense when in the front row. Sofie comes in to set in the back row.
St. Catherines (8-2) – Yesterday they had a tough reverse seep five set loss to Collegiate. Earlier in the season they also lost a five setter to Benedictine. Middle Taylor Meredith Taylor Meredith MB St. Catherines | 2024 State VA leads her team in kills. Anne Fielding Croft Anne Fielding Croft 5'9" | S St. Catherine's | 2025 State VA sets a 5/1. Campbell Wood Campbell Wood 5'5" | DS/L St. Catherines | 2024 State VA plays a strong libero. This weekend they will get a test playing Bishop O’Connell.
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Colgan (8-1) – The Sharks have been in the Class 6 state finals the last two years. They won in 2021 but were beaten by Alexandria City last year. Their only match loss this year has been to Madison. They still have veterans Aubrey Hatch Aubrey Hatch 6'1" | OH Colgan | 2024 State VA and libero Paula Sigurani Paula Sigurani 5'4" | DS/L Colgan | 2024 State VA to lead the way. Aubrey leads the team in kills from the left side.
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Millbrook (7-1) – Their only loss has been to conference rival James Woods, a match that went five. Berkeley Konrady Berkeley Konrady 6'1" | OH Millbrook | 2025 State VA and frosh Aaliyah Green Aaliyah Green 5'10" | OH Millbrook | 2027 State VA lead the offense from the left side. In addition to Green the Pioneers have a young group with sophomore setter Alivia Knotts sharing setting duties with frosh Paisley Cook Paisley Cook 5'5" | S Millbrook | 2027 State VA . Another frosh Katherine Madden Katherine Madden 5'4" | DS/L Millbrook | 2027 State VA takes over the libero duties.
First Colonial (9-1) – Their only loss has been against Colonial Forge. They have raced out to a 6-0 conference record, which include wins over Kellam and Ocean Lakes. Keely Heffelfinger Keely Heffelfinger 5'8" | OH First Colonial | 2024 State VA and Teagan Emdadi Teagan Emdadi 5'8" | RS First Colonial | 2026 State VA lead the offense. Setter Julianna Dooren feeds them the ball. Michigan State commit Kayla Foley Kayla Foley 5'5" | DS/L First Colonial | 2024 State VA may be the best libero in the business.
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Kellam (9-3) – They lost to Colonial and battled Flint Hill to three games, losing the second and third set 26-24 and 15-13. Their other loss was to Florida school Oviedo. Left side Avery Hanly Avery Hanly 5'11" | OH Kellam | 2024 State VA creates the offense from the pins while Blakely Barnes Blakely Barnes 5'11" | MB Kellam | 2024 State VA fires from the middle. Libero Megan Stone Megan Stone 5'8" | DS/L Kellam | 2024 State VA allows the offense to churn with her passing and stellar defense. Kudos to the six frosh who stand on the sidelines with their clipboards. Kellam does not have a junior varsity team because of a lack of funds so instead of getting playing time the frosh cheer from the sidelines and record stats.
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Midlothian (5-0) – The defending Class 5 champions return Hannah Ball Hannah Ball 5'11" | OH Midlothian | 2024 State VA to hit from the outside. They have only played conference games to start the season. Alex Mazulewicz Alex Mazulewicz 5'11" | S Midlothian | 2024 VA returns to her setting role. They lost a number of veterans, so it is a young team trying to find their groove.
Chelsea Academy (8-2) – Their only two losses came in the Endless Summer tournament against Deep Run and Bishop O’Connell. The Knights defeated Stonebridge and have a big game against Virginia Academy this week. This team relies on Greta Barvick Greta Barvick 5'10" | S Chelsea Academy | 2024 State VA for their offense. She averages over five kills per set with a hitting percentage at .480. She shows great vision for the court instinctively knowing where the open spot exists. If there is none she hits it off the blockers hands. Setter Monica Lee sets a 5/1 and works well with Greta, but younger sister Ava Barvick can also be an outlet.
Stonebridge (18-1) – They rolled out 17 consecutive victories before losing to Chelsea Academy. Norfolk Academy, St. Johns and Covenant were some big wins during this streak. They rely on Amelia Matson Amelia Matson 5'8" | OH Stonebridge | 2024 State VA to generate their offense. She has produced over 200 kills, hitting in the back row and front row. Setter Emily Hinton runs a 5/1. Ava Baker hits middle but runs the slide well.
Others on the fence – Virginia Acadamy, Ocean Lakes, Atlee, Grafton and Dominion.
Chesapeake Chirps: Patriot could be a team to watch. Against Osbourn Park two sophomores Soleil Rancourt Soleil Rancourt 6'2" | OH Patriot | 2026 State VA (16) and Natalie Carlton Natalie Carlton 5'8" | OH Patriot | 2026 State VA (14) combined for 30 kills in a sweep. They lost three of their first four matches to some tough opposition but are 4-1 in the Cedar Run conference….Thomas Jefferson and Falls Church played a match for first in the National District. Led by the hitting of Danielle Riekse and Ava Stewart Ava Stewart 5'8" | RS Thomas Jefferson | 2025 State VA they won in five, 25-22, 22-25, 24-26, 28-26, 15-8. Falls Church was led by Charlotte Nguyen Charlotte Nguyen 5'9" | OH Falls Church | 2024 VA .