As we enter the final full week of the high school volleyball regular season, so too arrives the final power rankings of the season.
Greater Cincinnati has truly saved the best for last, as eight teams in the final power rankings either have or will play each other in the last full week of the regular season.
This week's rankings also serve as a mini-preview of the postseason since the Ohio postseason brackets were released on Oct. 11.
The Enquirer will have a full Southwest Ohio district breakdown later this week.
For now, enjoy the final iteration of the 2026 rankings, and enjoy the rest of the regular season.
10. CHCA Eagles (17-4)
Last week: 6
CHCA: The Eagles have squandered a few opportunities against their top opponents, the latest a sweep at Notre Dame. They close
the regular season with a rematch against Roger Bacon, a contest that went five sets on Sept. 17. CHCA should reach its second straight district final but will likely have the unenviable task of beating Tippecanoe to advance to the regional semifinals.
Remaining regular-season schedule: vs. Roger Bacon (Oct. 15)
9. St. Henry Crusaders (22-8)
Last week: 9
The Crusaders put up a fight against Mercy Academy before running out of steam in the third set, then responded in a big way by taking down Ursuline in five sets. After closing the season against yet another high-level opponent in Fenwick, they should walk to another 34th District title.
Remaining regular-season schedule: vs. Fenwick (Oct. 14)
8. Notre Dame Pandas (20-10)
Last week: 8
The Pandas went 2-2 against their Ohio opponents this season, surely not a record they were hoping for. A home sweep of CHCA got the final week of the season started on a positive note. Now Notre Dame gets one more chance for a statement win when it hosts Assumption, which is ranked No. 8 nationally.
Remaining regular-season schedule: vs. Assumption (Oct. 15)
7. St. Ursula Bulldogs (13-8)
Last week: 10
The Bulldogs have looked impressive to end the regular season, picking up wins over talented Sycamore and CHCA squads. They should pick up a win over Centerville to head into the postseason having won six of eight matches. Even though 14 regular-season wins would be its lowest total since 2023, SUA should walk to the regional tournament, facing the winner of Springfield and Western Hills in the district semifinals before playing either Lebanon or Northmont.
Remaining regular-season schedule: at Centerville (Oct. 14)
6. Kings Knights (17-3)
Last week: 7
Kings hasn't lost a set in over a month and has at least one player in the top five of the league's statistical standings for kills, assists, blocks and aces. The Knights will get a final regular-season test against Mason before they need to win just one match for a third district title in four years.
Remaining regular-season schedule: vs. Loveland (Oct. 15), vs. Mason (Oct. 22)
5. Ursuline Lions (14-7)
Last week: 5
Ursuline is back up to the No. 2 team in the state in DI, and the results show the Lions are peaking. They took down McNicholas in four sets, arguably the biggest win of the season so far, and posted a cumulative .306 hitting percentage in wins over Springboro, Milford and Sacred Heart. They will take over two weeks off before starting the postseason against Winton Woods. While that time is sure to include a scrimmage or two, maintaining health will be the top priority.
4. Fenwick Falcons (19-2)
Last week: 2
The Falcons have seven wins this season that have gone to four sets. In all seven of those matches, they've lost either the first or second set. That's a credit to how well Fenwick has bounced back from any type of adversity, great or small. Falcons fans, don't take the two-spot drop personally; your team is still playing very well, it's just a reflection of how strong the teams in the top half of these rankings are.
Remaining regular-season schedule: at St. Henry (Oct. 14)
3. Beechwood Tigers (32-2)
Last week: 4
It feels like Beechwood is playing with house money after taking down Notre Dame on Oct. 10, but the Tigers will have to beat the Pandas again for a district title and will need to beat NDA and/or St. Henry in a third matchup in the regional tournament. The easiest path to a regional title is to hope the Pandas and Crusaders are drawn in the same half of the bracket.
Remaining regular-season schedule: at McNicholas (Oct. 15)
2. McNicholas Rockets (18-2)
Last week: 3
When the season began, coaches, fans and media in Greater Cincinnati knew Seton, McNicholas and Beechwood were all going to be very good. But this final week of the Rockets' season is one of, if not the, toughest stretch put together by any team this season. Literally anything is on the table, whether it's going 0-2, 1-1 or 2-0. They're the type of matches where you hate that one team has to lose. If you don't have a rooting interest, try and watch at least one match (in person or streaming on McNicholas' Rocket News Network) because it will be excellent viewing.
Remaining regular-season schedule: vs. Seton (Oct. 14), vs. Beechwood (Oct. 15)
1. Seton Saints (21-0)
Last week: 1
The Saints got back on the path to total domination, sweeping their last four matches while not allowing their opponents to score more than 19 points in a single set. They will face the toughest test in their undefeated run with a trip to McNicholas to close the regular season. Seton shouldn't face too much local resistance on its quest for a third consecutive state title as it is the only Girls Greater Catholic League team in Region 2.
Remaining regular-season schedule: at McNicholas (Oct. 14)
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Wild final week causes shakeup in last girls volleyball power rankings
