In a weekend that highlighted the depth of Minnesota high‑school volleyball, the Class A rankings released by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association saw a reshuffle at the very top. Kenyon‑Wanamingo, fresh off a victory over the former #1 team Fillmore Central at the Class A Volleyball Showcase in Burnsville, now holds the #1 spot in Section One.
Minneota, meanwhile, captured the overall #1 ranking in Class A after defeating Kenyon‑Wanamingo in the championship match, winning in two sets. The Knights had earlier bested the previously ranked Cleveland before falling to Minneota, underscoring the competitive balance within the division.
Updated Class A Rankings
1. Minneota
2. Russell‑Tyler‑Ruthton
3. Kenyon‑Wanamingo
4. Fillmore Central
5. Mayer Lutheran (tied)
5. Cleveland (tied)
7. Central Mn Christian
8. Sacred Heart
9. Ely
10. Mabel‑Canton
Also receiving votes: Belgrade‑Brooten‑Elrosa, Chisholm, Martin County West, Underwood.
Class AA, AAA, and AAAA Rankings
Class AA
1. Southwest Christian
2. Minnewaska
3. New Life Academy (tied)
3. New London‑Spicer (tied)
5. Sauk Centre
6. Rush City
7. Esko
8. Concordia Academy
9. Caledonia
10. Hawley
Also receiving votes: Dover‑Eyota, Belle Plaine, Triton, Watertown‑Mayer, Albany.
Class AAA
1. Benilde‑St. Margaret’s
2. Marshall
3. Willmar
4. Delano
5. Princeton
6. Cretin‑Derham Hall
7. Holy Angels Academy
8. Stewartville
9. Northfield
10. Kasson‑Mantorville
Also receiving votes: None.
Class AAAA
1. Lakeville South
2. Eagan
3. Maple Grove
4. East Ridge
5. Lakeville North
6. Wayzata (tied)
6. Apple Valley (tied)
8. Champlin Park
9. Rogers
10. Prior Lake
Also receiving votes: Chanhassen, Chaska, Centennial.
Local Spotlight: Homecoming Volleyball
KDHL broadcast an exciting five‑set homecoming match on September 25, 2026, as Kasson‑Mantorville defeated Owatonna before a packed gym. The atmosphere was described as “awesome,” and the success of the event suggests more schools may adopt homecoming volleyball as a tradition during the week’s Thursday or Friday games.
Player Highlight
One observer praised Triton’s setter Reagan Essig, noting her precision and the team’s fast‑paced offense. While Triton currently sits outside the top ten in Class AA, the commentator believes the squad deserves a higher ranking based on its unbeaten streak since the season opener.
These rankings reflect the competitive spirit of Minnesota’s high‑school volleyball programs and set the stage for the upcoming regular‑season matchups. Coaches, players, and fans alike will be watching closely as teams vie for higher placement and the chance to compete for state titles.
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