DeLand earns top seed as three teams reach FHSAA volleyball playoffs

On October 18, the FHSAA revealed its volleyball playoff bracket, confirming that three teams from the Volusia-Flagler area qualified for the playoffs. DeLand secured the No. 1 seed in Region 1-6A with a season record of 24-3, following a 3-1 victory over Forest that clinched their seventh district title. New Smyrna Beach grabbed the No. 5 seed in Region 2-4A, finishing the regular season at 16-11 and returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2024. Taylor earned the No. 3 seed in a rural region and will face Crescent City in their upcoming match.

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