Top 25 High School Girls Volleyball Rankings & Scores (Aug. 22, 2026)
Last updated: August 22, 2026
The 2026 high school volleyball season is underway across the country. California’s Sierra Canyon sits atop the MaxPreps rankings with a perfect 8-0 start, while powerhouse programs from Texas, Kentucky, and Florida are right behind. Here’s the full Top 25 and the latest scores.
MaxPreps Top 25 National Rankings
| Rank | Team | State | Record |
|——|——|——-|——–|
| 1 | Sierra Canyon | CA | 8-0 |
| 2 | Mater Dei | CA | 2-0 |
| 3 | Cornerstone Christian | TX | 2-1 |
| 4 | Assumption | KY | 0-0 |
| 5 | Orangewood Christian | FL | 0-0 |
| 6 | Prestonwood Christian | TX | 1-0 |
| 7 | Xavier College Prep | AZ | 0-0 |
| 8 | Allen | TX | 7-1 |
| 9 | Highland Park | TX | 2-2 |
| 10 | Harrisburg | SD | 0-0 |
| 11 | Torrey Pines | CA | 0-0 |
| 12 | Blue Valley West | KS | 0-0 |
| 13 | Cathedral Catholic | CA | 0-0 |
| 14 | Papillion-LaVista South | NE | 0-0 |
| 15 | Norris | NE | 0-0 |
| 16 | Marist | IL | 0-0 |
| 17 | Divine Savior Holy Angels | WI | 0-0 |
| 18 | Duncanville | TX | 0-0 |
| 19 | Marymount | CA | 0-0 |
| 20 | Mercy | MI | 0-0 |
| 21 | Carroll | IN | 0-0 |
| 22 | ‘Iolani | HI | 0-0 |
| 23 | Byron Nelson | TX | 0-0 |
| 24 | Calvary Christian | FL | 0-0 |
| 25 | Lovett | GA | 0-0 |
Rankings courtesy of MaxPreps, last updated Aug. 18, 2026.
Sierra Canyon Leads the Pack
No team has been hotter than Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA), which opened the season with eight straight wins and sits at No. 1 in the national rankings. The Trailblazers boast a roster loaded with Division I commitments and have been dominant on both sides of the ball through the early season.
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) holds the No. 2 spot with a 2-0 record. The Monarchs are a perennial Southern California power and figure to be in the mix for a deep postseason run.
Texas Powers Make Early Statements
Texas is the deepest state in the rankings, with seven teams in the Top 25 — more than any other state. Here’s how the Texas programs have fared so far:
No. 3 Cornerstone Christian (San Antonio) — The Warriors jumped to third nationally after a strong start, going 2-1 with convincing wins over Heritage (2-0) and Plano East (2-0). Their only loss came against Sachse in early-season tournament action. Cornerstone Christian returns several key pieces from a team that finished outside the Top 20 in 2025.
No. 6 Prestonwood Christian (Plano) — The Panthers opened with a 1-0 start, defeating Centennial 2-0 and North Crowley 2-0 before falling to North Forney. Prestonwood Christian has been a consistent contender in Texas private school volleyball and looks poised for another strong season.
No. 8 Allen — The Eagles are off to a 7-1 start, including wins over Wilson and Midland. Their lone loss came against Lone Star in a tight three-set match. Allen was ranked No. 22 in last year’s preseason poll and has climbed steadily since.
No. 9 Highland Park — The Scots split their early matches, beating Southlake Carroll 2-1 but falling to Flower Mound 1-2. Highland Park has been a Texas powerhouse for years and should settle into form as the season progresses.
No. 18 Duncanville — The Panthers opened with a sweep of A&M Consolidated (2-0) and are looking to build on a strong 2025 campaign.
No. 23 Byron Nelson (Trophy Club) — The defending MaxPreps national champions from 2025 entered the 2026 rankings at No. 23 after an uneven start (0-0 in the updated rankings). The Bobcats dominated last season with a 40-1 record and a Conference 6A Division 2 state title. Key returners include Washington commit Kylie Kleckner and Rice commit Ashlyn Seay.
No. 25 Lovett (Atlanta) — Not a Texas team, but worth noting: Lovett went 2-0 with wins over Briarcrest Christian and Sacred Heart to open the season.
Other Notable Teams
No. 4 Assumption (Louisville, KY) — The Rockets haven’t started their season yet (0-0) but are a perennial Kentucky power. Expect them to climb the rankings once matches begin.
No. 5 Orangewood Christian (FL) — Another team yet to open (0-0), the Rams are the top-ranked Florida program and a consistent state contender.
No. 7 Xavier College Prep (AZ) — The Gators are also waiting to start their season but earned a top-10 preseason ranking based on returning talent.
No. 10 Harrisburg (SD) — The Coyotes haven’t begun play but are the highest-ranked team from the Dakotas.
No. 14 Papillion-LaVista South (NE) and No. 15 Norris (NE) — Nebraska’s top two high school programs are both ranked in the Top 15, reflecting the state’s volleyball depth from the youth level up through college.
No. 16 Marist (IL) and No. 17 Divine Savior Holy Angels (WI) — The Midwest is well-represented, with Marist (Chicago) and DSHA (Milwaukee) both entering the season ranked.
Looking Ahead
The first month of high school volleyball is all about early-season tournaments and non-conference matchups. Teams are still finding their rotations and building chemistry, which means the rankings will shift significantly over the next few weeks.
Key tournaments to watch:
Stay tuned for weekly rankings updates as the 2026 season unfolds.
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