First Baptist leads 2026 SW Florida volleyball rankings as season begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The News-Press and Naples Daily News have released their early season power rankings for high school volleyball in Southwest Florida. First Baptist tops the list after starting the season 1-0, following a strong 2025 season where they reached the Class 2A State Championship. Bishop Verot, currently 6-0, is also ranked highly as they aim to maintain their momentum. Other teams in the top ten include Canterbury, Seacrest Country Day, and Gulf Coast, which are all looking to establish dominance as the season progresses. Regular weekly updates on team performances and rankings will follow throughout the season.
- •First Baptist is ranked first with a 1-0 record.
- •Bishop Verot holds a 6-0 record, aiming for playoff success.
- •Canterbury starts the season at 0-1, facing challenges from graduation.
- •Seacrest Country Day and Gulf Coast also make the top five.
- •Weekly rankings will reflect team performance across the season.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — See which teams made the 2026 SW Florida early season volleyball rankings
"The Top 10 volleyball teams entering the 2026 season ranked by The News-Press and Naples Daily News. Read our analysis of the area's top teams.
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