OHSVCA Released New Ohio High School Volleyball Rankings

The latest state poll arrived as coaches prepare to determine postseason tournament seeds across Ohio.

Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Volleyball

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The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association issued its weekly state rankings on October 5, 2026. These rankings serve as a final indicator for coaches as they finalize tournament seeding.

Why it matters

The poll provides essential data for regional coaches as they navigate the critical postseason seeding process. Teams use these final placements to assess their standing before bracket announcements.

State poll leaders include NDCL ranked 2nd in Division III with 233 points and Lake Catholic ranked 2nd in Division IV with 311 points. Other notable entries include Mentor at 9th in Division I and Kirtland at 9th in Division VI.

The players

Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association

This professional organization is responsible for coordinating rankings and setting standards for high school volleyball programs across the state.

NDCL

The Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin school maintains a high-level volleyball program currently ranked second in Division III.

Lake Catholic

This athletic program holds a second-place ranking in the Division IV state poll as it prepares for postseason play.

Kirtland

The Hornets are a competitive volleyball program ranked ninth in Division VI that is currently contending for a conference title.

Mentor

The Cardinals maintain a Division I presence in the state rankings and are preparing for upcoming tournament seeding.

The details

Coaches from across the state utilize this poll as a primary reference point during the week following the release to establish tournament seeds. Schools are ranked based on accumulated points and first-place votes received from association members.

October 5, 2026: The OHSVCA released the latest state poll.
October 6, 2026: NDCL faces Magnificat while Kirtland plays Berkshire.
October 8, 2026: Riverside hosts Lake Catholic for a scheduled match.
October 10, 2026: Riverside travels to Wadsworth.
October 13, 2026: NDCL competes in a rematch against Lake Catholic.

Season Trajectory

The release of these rankings marks the final shift in the narrative as teams move from regular season play to high-stakes tournament brackets. These placements influence the perceived strength of conferences and directly impact the path to state championships for every ranked program.

The poll results dictate which teams enter the postseason with home-court advantages or higher bracket placements. Coaches will now finalize their specific seeds during the current week, setting the stage for local tournament matchups.

The takeaway

The latest rankings serve as a final snapshot for coaches before they lock in their postseason tournament paths. Fans and observers can look to these numbers as the primary indicator for which teams are best positioned for a deep run in the state playoffs.