Kings jumps a couple spots while Ross drops in the fifth Power 5 volleyball rankings for The Report Ohio. Harrison is a new entry as the Wildcats continue to batter opponents.
The one constant — Fenwick, which is the team to beat until further notice.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
5. Ross (14-2)
The Rams dropped a huge SWBL match to Bellbrook, falling into second place in the league. Sophomore Ellie Distler leads Ross with 220 kills. Junior Mya Bosse sits second in assists with 469 while adding 43 aces.
The Rams have a relatively easy week, hosting Talawanda on Tuesday before the Oct. 8 rematch with Bellbrook.
4. Harrison (14-1)
The Wildcats jump into the rankings after a solid 4-0 week. At 13-1, with the only loss coming to powerhouse Seton, Harrison is primed to finish the season strong and enter tournament play as a team to be feared.
Harrison faces GMC leader Sycamore on Tuesday in another measuring-stick match. Sophomore Audrey Templin leads Harrison with 273 kills, while senior Kenna Farris has an impressive 519 assists.
3. Kings (11-3)
The Knights maintain their spot in the rankings after another big week, sweeping Walnut Hills and Turpin without dropping a set.
Kings stands atop the Eastern Cincinnati Conference, unbeaten at 9-0 in league play. Freshman Sammi Wehrman leads the ECC with 203 kills, while teammate Laura Raines is fourth with 128.
The Knights host second-place Milford on Thursday in a huge ECC match.
2. Mason (11-4)
The Comets maintain their hold on the No. 2 spot after knocking off previously unbeaten Springboro on Tuesday and Lakota West on Thursday.
Mason is unbeaten in the GMC at 6-0, just behind Sycamore, which is 7-0. Mason has two tough matches this week with Mercy on Tuesday and Lakota East on Thursday.
Junior Avery Brannon is third in the GMC with 35 aces. Junior Ella Groff leads the GMC with 194 digs, while Brooklyn Meinberg has 139 kills.
1. Fenwick (15-1)
The Falcons maintained their place at the top with a flawless week, dispatching Badin, Carroll and Mercy McAuley.
Senior Morgan Meiring leads the GCL Coed with 200 kills, while junior Andrea Ptaszkiewicz has 41 blocks. Fenwick also takes the top spot in digs, with senior Emma Moser totaling 279, and aces with 41. Senior Abby Keller has a commanding lead in assists with 585.
ON THE BUBBLE
Springboro, Badin, Monroe
GAMES TO WATCH THIS WEEK
Tuesday: Harrison at Sycamore; Talawanda at Ross; CHCA at Fenwick.
Thursday: Harrison at East Central; Milford at Kings; Mason at Lakota East; Ursuline at Fenwick.
