Top-10 in Varsity Maine volleyball poll remains intact
Maine High‑School Volleyball: Poll Stays Flat as Playoffs Kick Off
The latest Varsity Maine volleyball poll, released after the first round of state‑wide postseason play, shows no changes from last week’s rankings. Cheverus/Waynflete retains the number‑one spot with six first‑place votes, while Washington Academy holds second place and the top ten remains unchanged.
The poll reflects games played through Saturday, October 24. The top ten teams are as follows:
- Cheverus/Waynflete – 87 points (six first‑place votes)
- Washington Academy – 81 points (three first‑place votes)
- Greely – 74 points
- Gorham – 63 points
- Thornton Academy – 52 points
- Scarborough – 40 points
- York – 36 points
- Gardiner – 22 points
- George Stevens Academy – 17 points
- Falmouth – 7 points
All other teams received votes: Deering (4), Lewiston/Lisbon (3), Medomak Valley (3), Mount Desert Island (3), Messanorskee (1), Narraguagus (1), Woodland (1).
Postseason Progress
The state tournament has now entered the quarterfinal round. The only team whose season ended this week is 10th‑ranked Falmouth, which fell to 6th‑ranked Scarborough in the quarterfinals. With the quarterfinals completed, the next round will decide the four state champions across the four classifications.
Semifinal Matchups
Class A
- Gorham Rams vs. Thornton Golden Trojans
- Cheverus/Waynflete Flyers vs. Scarborough Red Storm
Class B
- York Wildcats (7th) vs. Washington Academy Raiders (2nd, current state champion)
Class C
- Mount Desert Island (defending champion) vs. Wells
Class D
- Narraguagus (defending champion) vs. Woodland
The state finals will follow the semifinals later this week. Coaches and players alike are preparing for the decisive battles that will crown the next Maine high‑school volleyball champions.
Background on the Poll
The Varsity Maine poll is compiled by the outlet’s staff, who tally points based on teams’ performance up to the cut‑off date. First‑place votes are indicated in parentheses. While the top teams remain steady, the rankings below the top five are subject to change as the playoff action unfolds.
With the season now in its final stretch, fans can look forward to intense matchups and the chance to see which programs will cement their legacies in Maine high‑school volleyball history.
