Fargo Davies Volleyball Rebuilt Following Senior Graduation
Coach Sam Schreiner led a revamped program that remains competitive after losing most of last year's core production.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Volleyball
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After finishing as the North Dakota Division AA runner-up in 2025, the Fargo Davies volleyball team underwent a major roster transition. Head coach Sam Schreiner took over in June 2026 to integrate new players following the graduation of six key seniors.
Why it matters
The program faced a significant challenge replacing the majority of its statistical production, which departed with the 2025 graduating class. This season serves as a test of the team's internal development and ability to maintain its high standing within the state.
The team currently holds a 9-6 overall record following a transition that replaced players responsible for 94% of assists and 83% of digs from 2025. Individual leaders include Sierra Reinke with 133 kills and Leyton Johnson with 381 assists.
The players
Sam Schreiner
He is the current head coach of the Fargo Davies volleyball team who took over the program in June 2026.
Stephanie Oliver
She served as the head coach of the Fargo Davies volleyball team for three seasons prior to moving to West Fargo.
Sierra Reinke
She is a key player for Fargo Davies who leads the team with 133 kills.
Leyton Johnson
She leads the current Fargo Davies lineup with 381 assists.
Olivia Tiedman
She is the team leader in digs with 199 recorded so far this season.
The details
The coaching staff prioritized team chemistry and the integration of sophomore players to fill the void left by the graduated seniors. Despite the significant turnover, the squad has maintained a solid 6-3 conference record while relying on veteran leadership from players like Olivia Tiedman and Jaelynn Jackson.
Timeline
The Fargo Davies team finished as state championship runner-up in 2025.
Sam Schreiner was named head coach in June 2026.
The article was published on October 2, 2026.
Davies hosts Grand Forks Red River on October 6, 2026, at 7 p.m.
The Big Picture
The 2025 North Dakota Division AA state championship serves as the historical benchmark for evaluating the success of the current roster's reconstruction efforts.
The team's current 6-3 conference record positions them within the middle of the standings as they approach the final stretch of the regular season. Maintaining this pace is critical for seeding as they move toward the postseason tournament.
The takeaway
The successful transition of a high school sports program depends on the rapid development of younger players to fill leadership gaps. Fargo Davies demonstrates that maintaining a winning culture is possible even when the majority of statistical production graduates.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by INFORUM.
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