By: Ross Van De Griek
1. Wharton (3-0)
Last Week: Defeated Plant in 5 sets, Defeated Strawberry Crest in 3 sets.
This Week: @ Palm Harbor University (Thu.), vs Land O'Lakes (Fri.), vs Bishop McLaughlin (Sat.)
The Wildcats remain the #1 team in the Tampa Bay area for the 2nd consecutive week. Wharton senior outside hitter Jeanette Henderson leads the team with 45 kills this season.
2. Bishop McLaughlin (4-0)
Last Week: Defeated Coral Shores in 2 sets, Marathon in 2 sets & Key West in 3 sets.
This Week: vs Lake Gibson (Fri.), vs Bradenton Christian (Fri.), vs Land O'Lakes (Fri.), vs Citrus (Sat.), vs Wharton (Sat.)
The Lady Hurricanes volleyball team went 3-0 last week during their trip to the Florida Keys & did not drop a set.
Junior outside hitter Audrey Koenig (FSU commit) leads the team with 47 kills this season.
3. St. Petersburg (3-0)
Last Week: Defeated Seminole in 3 sets & Defeated Dixie Hollins in 3 sets
This Week: vs Cambridge Christian (Thu.), vs Indian Rocks Christian (Thu.), vs Oak Hall (Fri.)
The Lady Green Devils remain unbeaten & have yet to drop a single set in the 2019 season.
Junior outside hitter Kate Youmans leads the team with 33 kills this season.
4. Mitchell (4-0)
Last Week: Defeated Gulf in 3 sets & Defeated River Ridge in 3 sets
This Week: vs Clearwater (Fri.), vs Bloomingdale (Fri.), vs Tampa Catholic (Sat.), vs The Rock (Sat.)
Mitchell will be participating in the Calvary Christian tournament this weekend, where they will play 4 matches in 2 days.
Mitchell carries a 9 match regular season winning streak, dating back to last season.
5. Calvary Christian (2-0)
Last Week: Defeated Tampa Catholic in 3 sets
This Week: vs Academy of the Holy Names (Thu.), vs Strawberry Crest (Fri.), vs Carrollwood Day (Fri.), vs Steinbrenner (Fri.)
Calvary Christian is ranked 4th in Class 3A, according to MaxPreps & have yet to drop a single set this season.
Senior outside hitter Cathryn Long leads the team with 41 kills so far this season.
6. Newsome (2-1)
Last Week: Defeated Bloomingdale in 3 sets, Lost to Plant in 3 sets
This Week: @ Celebration (Thu.)
The Lady Wolves are coming off a 1-1 week. Newsome head volleyball coach Mike Shaffer called this week, "an average week".
Junior outside hitter Lindsay Adams leads the team with 19 kills this season.
7. Clearwater Central Catholic (2-0)
Last Week: Defeated Bradenton Christian in 3 sets, Defeated Tampa Catholic in 3 sets
This Week: vs Northside Christian (Thu.)
The Lady Marauders volleyball team is ranked inside the Top 10 in the Tampa Bay area for the 1st time this season.
Senior outside hitter Linsey Harrison leads the team with 31 kills this season.
8. Academy of the Holy Names (3-1)
Last Week: Defeated Northside Christian in 3 sets, Lost to Carrollwood Day in 4 sets
This Week: @ Calvary Christian (Thu.)
The Lady Jaguars are ranked inside the Tampa Bay area top 10 for the first time this season.
Freshman right side hitter Camille McClendon leads the team with 30 kills this season & 11 blocks this season.
9. Berkeley Prep (3-0)
Last Week: Defeated Palm Harbor University in 4 sets
This Week: vs Carrollwood Day (Fri.)
The Lady Buccaneers will be participating in this year's Warrior Invitational, hosted by Calvary Christian High School.
Junior middle blocker/middle hitter Camryn Carlo leads the team with 33 kills this season.
Sophomore outside hitter Ava Swain leads the team with 13 serving aces this season.
10. Sunlake (2-1)
Last Week: Defeated Cypress Creek in 3 sets
This Week: vs Freedom (Thu.)
The Lady Seahawks did not drop in this week's Tampa Bay area volleyball rankings, despite only playing one match last week.
Unfortunately, the Seahawks lost a key member of their team as sophomore Kylie Ciani went down with a season-ending injury.
Senior Caroline Schoonover leads the team with 22 kills this season.
On The Bubble: East Lake (5-1), Land O'Lakes (4-1), Osceola (3-0), Plant (3-4), Steinbrenner (6-2)
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