This year we’re launching our first ever area coaches and media volleyball poll. Each week coaches and local volleyball experts will vote on the area’s top 10 teams and we’ll release the results of the poll, usually on Monday. Here’s our first edition of the voting.
Scrimmage Play Coaches and Media Poll
Rank, Team
1. Western Albemarle
Warriors lose Sarah Harper and Chastity Lacy but bring back a lot of height and setter Riley Martin (pictured).
2. Albemarle
Patriots looked strong against Fluvanna last week with revamped offense that includes new setter Jessie Block.
3. Monticello
Mustangs one of the area’s fastest rising squads with Kaite Geldmacher leading the way this fall.
4 (tied). William Monroe
Dragons have four-sport star Alex Cave in charge, if they develop other options they’ll be dangerous.
4 (tied). Madison County
Mountaineers face two tough tests this week in rivals Orange County and William Monroe
6. Fluvanna County
Flucos are about as inexperienced as it gets, but sophomore Hannah Miller is one of the area’s top talents.
7. Covenant
Eagles and St. Anne’s should battle it out for private school supremacy in the area.
8. Orange County
Emma Chronister and Rachel Donaldson return up front for the Hornets, with Chronister as the team’s lone senior.
9 (tied). St. Anne’s-Belfield
New setter one of few questions marks for experienced Saints squad.
9 (tied). Louisa County
Lions lean heavily on Kerry Chisholm and Emily Walton, but sophomore Katie Giusto gives them an added dimension.
