The 2026 North Carolina high school volleyball season is officially in the postseason. The NCHSAA began its playoffs on Oct. 17. The NCISAA begin its playoffs this week.
The Citizen Times and Times-News have highlighted the top 20 All-WNC Player of the Year candidates before the playoffs began.
With the regular season in the rearview mirror, it's time for fans to vote for who they think should be the All-WNC Player of the Year at the end of the regular season. The poll closes on Oct. 23 at noon.
Olivia Johnson, Asheville Christian Academy: Johnson has averaged 3.8 kills per set and 307 this season with a .392 hitting percentage. She has also added 42 blocks and 45 aces.
Joscelyn Stamper, Cherokee: Stamper has averaged 3.5 kills per set and 280 kills total
along with 61 blocks and 286 digs.
Bristol Brooks, Franklin: Brooks has recorded 770 assists, which is ninth most in North Carolina. She has also added 211 digs while leading Franklin to a 25-2 record.
Amelia Joyner, Murphy: Joyner has tallied 295 kills, averaging 3.9 kills per set. She has added 191 digs while guiding Murphy to a 16-6 record.
Adeline West, Owen: West has collected 139 blocks, which ranks fourth in North Carolina. She has contributed 206 kills with a .456 hitting percentage, which ranks ninth best in the state.
Daphne Barlow, Robbinsville: Barlow has racked up 457 digs, which ranks 13th best in North Carolina. She has also added 31 aces. Robbinsville has collected a 15-7 record with her help.
Lucee Wilson, Smoky Mountain: Wilson has racked up 831 assists, which ranks fourth best in North Carolina. She is averaging 10.1 assists per set and has added 239 digs.
Giselle White, West Henderson: White has averaged 3.5 kills per set and 298 total this season. She has also tallied 311 digs and 73 aces.
Zachary Huber is a high school sports reporter for the Hendersonville Times-News. Email him at zhuber@gannett.com or follow him on X @zacharyahuber.
This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Vote for the All-WNC Volleyball Player of the Year ahead of NCHSAA playoffs
