Wisconsin Volleyball Rankings Set Before Postseason
The final AVCA girls volleyball polls are out as state teams prepare for the upcoming regional tournaments.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Volleyball
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The AVCA released its final regular-season girls volleyball rankings on October 20, 2026, ahead of the start of postseason play. Several Wisconsin programs earned top-ten placements across multiple divisions as teams transition into regional competition.
Why it matters
These rankings reflect the final standings for top programs and serve as the last indicator of team strength before the single-elimination postseason begins. Success in the upcoming regional rounds determines which teams continue their path toward a state title.
Manitowoc Lutheran holds the 3rd spot in Division Three, while Green Bay NEW Lutheran is ranked 4th in Division Five. St. Mary Catholic concluded its regular season with a 28-3 record and earned honorable mention recognition alongside Bay Port.
The players
Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers
The team enters the regional playoffs ranked third in Division Three.
St. Mary Catholic
The program finished its regular season with 28 wins and 3 losses.
Kimberly
The team holds the second-place ranking in the Division One statewide poll.
Green Bay NEW Lutheran
The school hosted a recent volleyball tournament and is ranked fourth in Division Five.
Brillion
The team holds a top-ten ranking in Division Three and will host a regional semifinal.
The details
The rankings highlight top contenders like Kimberly, currently 2nd in Division One, and Luxemburg-Casco, which stands 8th in Division Two. The Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers enter the postseason with momentum after sweeping four matches at a tournament hosted by Green Bay NEW Lutheran.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: Manitowoc Lutheran competed in a tournament in Green Bay.
October 20, 2026: The final AVCA poll was released.
October 20, 2026: Postseason play began including a 7 p.m. match between Kiel and Chilton.
October 22, 2026: Manitowoc Lutheran and Brillion are scheduled for regional games.
Season Trajectory
The final AVCA high school poll serves as the definitive benchmark for teams entering the high-stakes state postseason. These rankings dictate seeding and expectations as programs shift from regular-season tournament play to the pursuit of a state championship.
Postseason competition begins immediately with regional matchups like the Kiel-Chilton game held at 7 p.m. Fans should note that Manitowoc Lutheran and Brillion are scheduled to advance their regional campaigns on October 22.
The takeaway
The end of the regular-season rankings signifies that every match from this point forward is part of a single-elimination tournament. Teams must now rely on their depth and conditioning to survive the high-pressure regional schedule.
What happens next
Regional tournament games are scheduled to continue on October 22, 2026, for both Manitowoc Lutheran and Brillion.
Further reading
For more on the state tournament landscape, visit Wisconsin Volleyball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Seehafer News.
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