Category Archives: Volleyball

Craw-Kan Team of the Week: Labette County VB top-2 in 4A in winning percentage

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL

In the latest state volleyball rankings released last Thursday, Class 4A’s top-10 features Andale, McPherson, Baldwin, Circle, Bishop Miege, Clay Center, Louisburg, Augusta, Paola and Clearwater.

While strength of schedule varies greatly Read Story

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Volleyball in Kansas: Looking at the Van Gorp tournament, individual milestones ranging from 200 to 3,000, 3A sub-states and 1A-I top teams

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL for Sports in Kansas

This week, Sports In Kansas looks at Olathe Heritage Christian, a bevy of individual milestones across the state, and intriguing Class 1A, Division I – a class with Read Story

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Volleyball in Kansas: Updated classes, nationally ranked, undefeated teams, and Hutchinson defense highlight

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL for Sports in Kansas

This week, SIK takes a look at the new KSHSAA classes, especially with undefeated teams Heritage Christian and Smith Center, along with big statistical difference for Hutchinson, nationally Read Story

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Volleyball in Kansas: Ellinwood, SM Northwest, undefeated teams, tournament winners, stat leaders mark standouts

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL for Sports in Kansas w/ Chet Kuplen

Ellinwood’s Maxwell reaches 100 career wins; has Eagles among 2A contenders again

Ellinwood’s Greg Maxwell played college football at Bethany and won four KCAC conference Read Story

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Volleyball in Kansas: Wheatland-Grinnell, Riverton, Cheney, Smoky Valley among top early standouts

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL

This week’s Sports In Kansas volleyball notes highlight several teams that won tournaments and/or have undefeated records, along with several big milestones and stat leaders. Plus, Wheatland-Grinnell continues its trend of winning Read Story

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KVA Volleyball Rankings – Week One – 9/10/21

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Chet Kuplen

Rank – School – Record – Pre-Season Ranking

Class 6A

1. Washburn Rural 4-0 (3)

2. Blue Valley North 4-0 (4)

3. Blue Valley West 4-1 (1)

4. Shawnee Mission Northwest 4-0 (8) 

5. Lawrence-Free Read Story

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Craw-Kan Team of the Week: Prairie View Volleyball off to nice start

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL

The Prairie View volleyball team enjoyed a solid start to its season last Saturday with a third-place finish at the Iola tournament. Overall, Prairie View is 4-1.

PV finished 3-0 in pool Read Story

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SIK Volleyball Weekly Notes: O. West, S. Center, S. Valley among those with big opening week

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Chet Kuplen
Smith Center is a team to watch again this season.

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For the third straight year, Sports In Kansas will provide weekly features/notes with volleyball. Stat Leaders will start next week. Olathe Read Story

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Rainbow Communications Northeast Kansas Athlete(s) of the Month: Nemaha Central Volleyball ranked #5 in 3A by KVA, open up season 6-1.

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Chet Kuplen

By Sports in Kansas

The Nemaha Central Volleyball team opened up the 2021 season over the weekend with a tournament win with wins over Valley Heights, Marysville, Chapman, Royal Valley and Shawnee Mission West to Read Story

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American Implement Team of the Week: Scott City VB

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL

Last season, Scott City opened with a pair of wins on August 28 versus Sharon Springs and Oakley. The next day, SC struggled at the eight-team Hays High tournament. In pool play, Read Story

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KVA Volleyball Preseason Rankings – 2021

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Chet Kuplen
Smoky Valley ranked #1 in 3A opened up as CKL tournament champs. (courtesy of SV volleyball)

Rank – School

Class 6A 1. Blue Valley West 2. Olathe Northwest 3. Washburn Rural 4. Blue Valley North Read Story

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Returning KVA All-State Volleyball Players

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Chet Kuplen
Lauren Schutter of Wabaunsee is looking for a big senior year and has committed to Illinois State. (photo: Chet Kuplen)

Players below listed by class of returnees that were all-state selections from the Kansas Volleyball Read Story

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