South Carolina Names 94 to All-State Volleyball Rosters
The South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports has selected players across five high school classifications for its 2026 All-State volleyball teams.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Volleyball
The South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports named 94 players to All-State volleyball rosters spanning five high school classifications. Several Aiken-area players were selected, including South Aiken junior Kendall Doolittle and Aiken sophomore Porter Wilhite.
Why it matters
The honors recognize standout individual performances across the state's volleyball programs during the 2026 season. The selections also highlight how playoff results, from South Aiken's semifinal run to Barnwell's regional title, shaped the season across different classifications.
Doolittle recorded 46 aces and 346 digs for South Aiken, while Wilhite posted 2.2 kills per set, 68 aces and 253 assists for Aiken. Sandifer averaged 2.6 kills per set with a 41.7 hitting percentage for undefeated Barnwell, which finished 12-0.
The players
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women's Sports
The statewide organization that selects and publishes the All-State volleyball rosters for South Carolina high schools across multiple classifications.
Kendall Doolittle
A South Aiken junior who earned All-State honors after leading her team with 46 aces and 346 digs this season.
Porter Wilhite
An Aiken sophomore and the youngest local player named to the All-State roster, who led her team in kills, aces and assists.
The details
Selections were made across five classifications, with three Region 5-AAAA teams reaching the playoffs. South Aiken finished 24-10 and reached the state semifinals after upsets over Aiken and North Myrtle Beach, while North Augusta (12-10) and Wagener-Salley fell in opening playoff rounds.
Timeline
November 2026: South Aiken's playoff run ended with a berth in the state semifinals.
November 5, 2026: All-State volleyball selections were published.
Season Trajectory
The All-State honors come as the association recognizes players across all five classifications in a single annual release. Playoff outcomes such as South Aiken's semifinal run and Barnwell's undefeated regular season shaped which players earned recognition this year.
Players named to All-State rosters are recognized across all five South Carolina classifications, with individual statistical leaders such as Doolittle and Wilhite now featured alongside their teams' playoff results. Fantasy and recruiting followers can use the published stat lines, including Sandifer's 75 aces and 138 assists, to track these athletes.
The takeaway
Recognition across five classifications highlights that strong volleyball seasons happen at schools of every size, from undefeated Barnwell to a South Aiken team that reached the state semifinals. Following the season's individual leaders offers a clear view of how the sport's top performers developed this year.
Further reading
Browse more coverage in the Volleyball section for additional high school season context.
