Make way for the Hilton Cadets.
Many consider Class AA the deepest girls volleyball division in Section V. Hilton leads the pack as sectionals approach.
Hilton (8-1) continued its standout start to 2026 at Fairport on Oct. 7, beating the Red Raiders in three sets (25-16, 25-23, 25-15). That marked five consecutive wins for the Cadets.
Hilton earned the No. 15 spot in the latest Class AA state rankings published by the New York Volleyball Coaches Association. It was one of three local teams (Victor, Irondequoit) included in the top 20 of that classification.
Hilton already owns victories over Class AA powers Victor and Webster Schroeder. Its only loss occurred against Penfield, the ninth-ranked school in Class AAA.
Watch above as seniors Melissa Jorgensen,
Maddie Murphy and Taylor Anne detail what has powered the Cadets’ success this fall.
Jeff Uveino joined the USA Today Network in 2023 and began covering Rochester-area high school sports in 2026. He is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication and native of Perry. Contact him at juveino@usatodayco.com. Follow him on X @realjuveino and on Instagram @jeffusports.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Hilton girls’ volleyball thrives in deep Section V classification
