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Title: NCAA Volleyball: Top 16 Seeds, Rankings, and Tournament Outlook

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Volleyball ​Power​ Shift: Texas and Nebraska Lead Both AVCA and RPI Rankings as Championship Picture Takes Shape

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October 22,2025 – A clear frontrunner is emerging in NCAA women’s ⁤volleyball,with⁣ Texas and Nebraska‌ dominating both the‌ latest ​AVCA ⁢Top 25 poll and the NCAA RPI ⁤rankings released ⁣this week. The rankings, updated October 19th and 20th respectively, reflect a competitive landscape as teams battle for⁢ favorable seeding⁤ in ‌the upcoming NCAA tournament. These rankings are ⁣critical indicators for selection committee considerations, influencing not only tournament bids but also the potential for⁤ hosting regional matches.

The consistent performance of these ⁤top programs signals a potential showdown in the postseason,with ‌implications for conference championships and national title contention.The AVCA‍ poll, voted‌ on by coaches, provides a subjective assessment of ⁤team strength, while ⁢the RPI-a mathematical formula factoring in win-loss record, opponent strength, and‌ opponent’s opponent strength-offers an objective measure. The⁣ convergence of ⁣both metrics at the top⁢ underscores the dominance of the Longhorns and Cornhuskers, ⁣but the depth of talent across the nation suggests⁢ a wide-open race for the championship.

AVCA Top 25‍ (October ‌19)

  1. nebraska (58 first-place votes)
  2. Texas (3)
  3. Kentucky
  4. Pittsburgh
  5. Stanford
  6. Arizona State
  7. SMU
  8. Louisville
  9. Texas A&M
  10. TCU
  11. Purdue
  12. Wisconsin
  13. Creighton
  14. Kansas
  15. Miami (Fla.)
  16. Tennessee
  17. BYU
  18. Penn State
  19. Baylor
  20. Minnesota
  21. North Carolina
  22. USC
  23. Indiana
  24. Colorado
  25. UCLA

Also Receiving Votes: Florida, Missouri, ⁢Illinois, Iowa state, UTEP, Western kentucky, Georgia Tech.

NCAA Women’s Volleyball RPI (October 20)

  1. Texas (16-0)
  2. Nebraska‍ (18-0)
  3. Pittsburgh (15-3)
  4. SMU (14-4)
  5. Kentucky (14-2)
  6. Arizona‍ State (16-2)
  7. Louisville (14-4)
  8. Stanford (16-3)
  9. Purdue⁢ (15-3)
  10. Creighton⁤ (15-5)
  11. TCU (16-3)
  12. Texas A&M (15-3)
  13. Indiana (15-3)
  14. Minnesota (15-4)
  15. Wisconsin (13-3)
  16. Miami, Fla. (15-4)
  17. Penn ⁣State (11-7)
  18. BYU (16-3)
  19. Colorado (16-3)
  20. Illinois (12-5)
  21. USC (13-5)
  22. Tennessee (14-3)
  23. Baylor (11-6)
  24. Kansas (14-7)
  25. South Dakota State (13-3)
  26. UTEP‌ (18-2)
  27. Michigan State (15-3)
  28. Xavier (18-2)
  29. UCLA ⁢(11-7)
  30. Florida⁤ (10-7)
  31. Iowa State (15-3)
  32. Michigan (12-7)
  33. Washington (9-9)
  34. North‍ Carolina (15-2)
  35. Georgia Tech (9-8)
  36. Cincinnati (10-7)
  37. Marquette (12-6)
  38. San Diego (15-4)
  39. Northern Iowa (15-5)
  40. Arizona (11-
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Title=Wyoming High School Volleyball Scoreboard: October 21-25, 2025

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Wyoming ⁢high School Volleyball Scoreboard: October 21-25,⁢ 2025

CASPER, Wyo. – A flurry of conference matchups and interclass contests ⁤defined⁢ the ‍Wyoming high school volleyball scene ⁤from October 21st through 25th, 2025, as teams across the state battled for‍ positioning heading ‍into the postseason. Several ranked teams secured ‌key victories while others faced challenging‍ tests in⁤ a week ‌packed ⁣with ⁤action.

The schedule saw competition across ⁢all classifications, from Class 4A‌ down to Class ‌1A, with implications ⁢for conference standings‍ and regional seeding. These‌ games are pivotal for teams aiming to qualify for the state tournaments, where championships ⁤will be decided ⁣in November.Here’s a ⁢breakdown ​of the week’s results:

Tuesday, October 21st

* ⁤⁢ Class 4A: Jackson defeated Evanston, 1 p.m. (conference match). Star Valley topped⁣ Riverton, 1 p.m. (conference ⁤match).
* Class 3A: ‌ buffalo won against Newcastle, 1 p.m. ⁣(conference match).
* Class 2A: Wind River prevailed ​over Big Piney, noon (conference match).⁢ Wyoming Indian defeated Kemmerer, noon (conference match).
* Class 1A: ⁢Arvada-Clearmont beat ⁣Midwest, 11 a.m. (conference match).‌ Meeteetse won against St.Stephens, ‌noon (conference match). #1 Little ​Snake River defeated #2 Cokeville,1 p.m. (conference match). ⁤Dubois topped​ Burlington,​ 1‍ p.m. (conference match). Guernsey-Sunrise won against‌ rock River, 1 p.m. (conference match). Kaycee defeated upton,2 p.m.(conference match). #3 Southeast‍ won against Lusk, 3 p.m. (conference match).
* Interclass: 2A Moorcroft defeated 3A Wheatland, ⁢2 ​p.m.

Wednesday, October 22nd

* ⁣ ⁤ Interclass: 2A #4 Pine Bluffs defeated 1A #3 Southeast, 3 p.m.
* Conference: Ulett defeated Greybull, 4 p.m. (conference match).⁢ St.⁣ Stephens defeated Buffalo, 5 p.m. (conference match).‌ Encampment defeated #5 Saratoga, 6 ⁢p.m. (conference match).
* ​ Class 2A: ⁣Thermopolis defeated Wright, 3 ⁣p.m.

Photographs ​from the Rawlins Sandy Jebens Volleyball Invitational 2025 are available, courtesy of‍ David Settle, WyoPreps.com.

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Title: Florida High School Volleyball: Regional Playoff Brackets and Paths to Championship

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Local Volleyball Teams Enter Regional Playoff Brackets

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BRADENTON, FL – Teh Sarasota and Manatee ‌County high school volleyball seasons continue this week as teams ‌begin their journeys through​ the regional ​playoffs, following recent district tournament ​conclusions. Lakewood Ranch⁣ aims for a deep⁤ run fueled by district tournament‍ success, while Riverview and ‍Venice face challenging paths after competitive ​district finals.

Thes ⁤regional ⁢tournaments represent the culmination of regular season efforts and district⁢ battles, determining which teams will advance toward a state championship. Several local squads secured their spots, setting the stage for intense competition across Region 7A-3​ and other brackets.

Region 7A-3: Lakewood Ranch Leads Local Contenders

Lakewood Ranch‍ (undefeated record not specified⁢ in⁣ text) is ‌set⁤ to open regional‌ play on the road at Lutz George Steinbrenner (15-8) on Oct. 22 at⁤ 7 p.m. Their potential path to a⁣ regional championship includes:

* ‍ Regional Quarterfinals (Oct. 22, ‌7 p.m.): At No. 4 Lutz George Steinbrenner
* regional Semifinals ‍(Oct.25, 2 p.m.): ‍At No. 1 Land O’ Lakes Sunlake OR home vs. No. 8 Tampa Sickles
* Regional Final⁣ (Oct. 29, 7 p.m.): ‍ At No. ‍2 ⁢Tarpon⁣ Springs East Lake OR at No. 3​ Punta Gorda Charlotte​ OR home vs. No. 6 Largo OR home vs. No. 7‌ new port Richey Mitchell

Region 7A-3: Riverview and Venice Face Uphill Battles

Riverview (11-14) and Venice (15-12) will both be on ⁣the road for their regional quarterfinal matchups. Riverview challenged Venice in the district final, winning the first set before ultimately falling in four sets.

Riverview’s bracket:

* regional Quarterfinals (Oct. ⁢22, 7 p.m.): At No.⁤ 1 Tampa ⁤Plant
* Regional Semifinals (Oct. 25, 2 p.m.): at No. 4 ‌Lakeland George Jenkins OR at No. 5 Venice
* Regional Final (Oct.29, 7 ⁤p.m.): At No.2 ⁤Winter haven OR at No. 3⁣ Palm Harbor University OR at No.⁤ 6 Lithia​ Newsome OR at No. 7 ​Dover Strawberry Crest

Venice’s bracket:

* ⁣ Regional Quarterfinals (Oct. 22, 7 p.m.): ⁤At ⁤No. 4 Lakeland George Jenkins
* Regional Semifinals (Oct. 25, 2 ⁣p.m.): At No. 1 Tampa⁢ Plant OR ⁢home vs. no. 8 Riverview
* Regional ‍Final (Oct. 29, 7 ‌p.m.): At No. 2 Winter Haven OR at No.‌ 3 Palm harbor university OR home vs. No. 6 Lithia Newsome OR home vs.No. 7 Dover Strawberry⁤ crest

Both‌ teams are in a bracket headlined by No. 1 tampa Plant.

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Draft Nebraska volleyball vs Washington: Game time, channel, and streaming options

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Nebraska Volleyball to ⁣Face Washington in High-Stakes Matchup Today

LINCOLN, Neb. – The undefeated No. 1 ⁣nebraska cornhuskers (22-0) will clash with the No. 5 Washington Huskies (20-2) today in a highly anticipated volleyball showdown at the CHI Health Center Omaha.The match, scheduled for 8 p.m. CT, marks a crucial test for both teams as they navigate the remainder of the season.

This contest features two of the nation’s elite programs, both boasting remarkable records and formidable attacking prowess. Nebraska, coming ​off a recent victory against Iowa, aims to maintain its⁣ perfect season and solidify its position atop the national rankings. Washington, riding a 16-match win streak,⁢ presents a important challenge ‍with its powerful offense and tenacious defense.

Fans can watch the‌ game live on BTN (Big Ten Network). Streaming options are also available via the Fox Sports ⁤app, requiring‍ a cable login. For those without cable access, streaming ‍services like FuboTV or YouTube TV, which offer BTN, are potential‍ alternatives.

Nebraska’s Upcoming Schedule:

* Nov. 16 – at USC (2 p.m. CT⁤ – B1G+)
* Nov.⁢ 20 – vs ⁣Iowa (TBA – FS1)
* ⁣ Nov.22 – ⁢at Indiana (5 p.m. CT – B1G+)
* Nov. 28 – vs Penn State (5:30 p.m. CT – BTN)
*‍ ⁢nov. 29 – vs Ohio State (TBA – BTN)

Follow @CornhuskersWire on X and‌ like our page ‌on‌ Facebook for ⁤ongoing ‍coverage ‌of Nebraska news, notes and opinions.

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2026 Women’s European Volleyball Championship: Turkey’s Group & Opponents

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

ISTANBUL -​ The draw⁣ for the 2026 CEV Women’s European Volleyball Championship has⁣ been completed, placing the Turkish national‍ women’s volleyball team, ​known as the ⁣”Sultans of the Net,” in Group A. They will face Latvia,⁤ Poland, Germany, Slovenia, and Hungary in the group stage.

Türkiye will host the championship for a third time,having⁣ previously hosted ‌in 2003 and 2019. ⁣As the host nation and reigning champion,the ⁢Turkish ⁤team will aim to defend their title ‍in the tournament. the 2026 CEV Women’s European Volleyball Championship‌ will feature ‌the group stage, round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final ⁣- ⁤all ‌to be held at ‍the Sinan Erdem‌ Sports⁤ Hall.

The draw ceremony was attended by⁣ Turkish Volleyball Federation ‍(TVF) President Mehmet Akif Üstündağ, TVF Secretary General Av.Nihal Workers, and National Women’s Volleyball ⁣Team athlete Dilay ​Özdemir.

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Virginia Volleyball: Cavaliers Host BC & Syracuse This Weekend

by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The University of Virginia volleyball team⁣ continues ‍its 2025 campaign this weekend, welcoming Boston College on‍ Friday‌ evening adn Syracuse on Sunday afternoon at​ Memorial Gymnasium. ⁤Coming off a historic 2024 season, the Cavaliers aim to ⁣build ⁣on recent success as they navigate the ⁣ACC schedule.

Virginia’s⁣ resurgence culminated in a 21-win season in 2024 – the program’s most victories since 2006 – and a berth⁤ in ‍the National Invitational Volleyball Championship, ‍marking their​ first ‍postseason appearance since 1999. The team also secured 11 ACC wins, the most⁣ since 2013. This weekend’s matches offer an early opportunity​ to gauge progress and ​establish momentum within the conference.

Leading the charge‌ for ​UVA ​are returning seniors Kate Johnson ‍(defensive​ specialist/libero), Kadynce ‍Booth (outside hitter),⁤ and Kate Dean (middle blocker). Johnson is unique as the‌ only player who has been with​ the program for all four years. the junior class features Meredith Reeg‌ (defensive specialist/libero), who‍ returns ‌after⁣ missing much of the 2024 season due to injury, and Lauryn‌ Bowie (outside hitter/right side).

The sophomore class boasts 2024⁢ All-ACC freshman team selection Zoey Dood (setter) alongside Becca⁣ Wight (right side). Sarah Brodner (outside hitter/right side) and Teagan hogan (defensive specialist/libero) complete ⁣the group of returning players. ‍

Friday’s⁤ match against Boston College is scheduled for 7:00 PM⁤ ET, followed by‍ a‌ Sunday afternoon contest ‍against Syracuse at 1:00⁢ PM‍ ET. Both games ⁢will ⁣be played at Memorial ‍Gymnasium ⁣in Charlottesville.

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