Ohio Volleyball Rankings Shifted After Poll Release

The OHSVCA announced updated state rankings on September 27 following recent high school volleyball matches.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Volleyball

Expressionist editorial sports illustration of a volleyball player mid-air spiking a ball over a net in a gym. — The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association released its updated state poll on September 27, reflecting recent match results and climbing rankings for programs including Olmsted Falls and Elyria Catholic. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association released its latest state poll on September 27. Multiple programs, including Olmsted Falls, Avon, Elyria Catholic, and Open Door, ascended one spot in the divisional rankings.

Why it matters

The ranking updates reflect recent on-court performance and sustained winning streaks as programs look to solidify their standings. These polls help determine the competitive hierarchy across Ohio high school volleyball divisions.

Elyria Catholic holds 291 points in Division IV with a 9-1 record, while the Bulldogs maintain a 10-game winning streak. Additionally, Open Door currently boasts a 14-3 record.

The players

OHSVCA

The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association is the organization responsible for monitoring state-wide competition and issuing official volleyball rankings.

Elyria Catholic

This high school volleyball program currently holds fourth place in the Division IV state rankings.

Olmsted Falls

This high school volleyball team is ranked seventh in Division II and recently secured a victory over Avon.

Avon

This high school team currently holds the ninth ranking in Division II.

Open Door

This high school program is ranked 18th in Division VII with an overall record of 14-3.

The details

Recent play influenced the latest poll, with Olmsted Falls defeating Avon in four sets on September 24. Elyria Catholic earned its position after securing victories over Beaumont and Holy Name in four sets each, alongside a sweep of Independence.

September 24: Olmsted Falls defeated Avon in four sets.
September 27: The OHSVCA announced the new state volleyball rankings.
September 28: Elyria Catholic played a match against NDCL.
September 29: Avon faces Amherst and Open Door plays Lake Center Christian.

Season Trajectory

These movement updates in the polls indicate shifts in the playoff picture and competitive balance across the state divisions. Successful programs are leveraging these recent wins to improve their standing ahead of the postseason.

The rise of these programs in the rankings directly impacts their path to higher seeds in the upcoming state tournament. Teams like Olmsted Falls and Avon must maintain their winning momentum to keep their improved spots in the final divisional standings.

The takeaway

Consistent performance during the mid-season stretch is critical for teams looking to climb the divisional polls. Programs maintaining high winning percentages like the Bulldogs remain the primary drivers of these rankings shifts.