The final week of the 2026 North Carolina high school volleyball season is here. The NCHSAA playoffs conclude with the state championships for all eight classes on Oct. 30 and 31.
Western North Carolina still has four teams vying for a state title in Robbinsville (1A), Cherokee (2A), West Henderson (5A) and Asheville Christian Academy (NCISAA 3A).
Here are the penultimate WNC volleyball Super 10 rankings
for the 2026 season.1. West Henderson (33-2)
The Falcons are two victories away from winning their second state championship in the past three seasons. Outside hitter Giselle White racked up 13 kills, 12 digs and 4.5 blocks to lead West Henderson to a 3-1
win vs. Franklin in the fourth round of the NCHSAA playoffs.
This week: vs. Hickory (Oct. 27). Last week: No. 1.
2. Cherokee (28-7)
The Braves have swept each of their opponents during the first four rounds of the playoffs with the most recent coming against Cornerstone Charter Academy on Oct. 24.
This week: vs. Community School of Davidson (Oct. 27). Last week: No. 3.
3. Asheville Christian Academy (19-6)
Outside hitter Reece Shuman recorded 14 kills, 10 digs and two blocks in Asheville Christian Academy's 3-0 win vs. GRACE Christian in the state quarterfinals on Oct. 23.
This week: at Davidson Day (Oct. 30). Last week: No. 4.
4. Franklin (27-4)
The Panthers fell to No. 1 West Henderson in the fourth round of the NCHSAA playoffs on Oct. 24. Setter Bristol Brooks led Franklin with 32 assists and 15 digs in the loss.
This week: Season over. Last week: No. 2.
5. Hendersonville (20-7)
Hendersonville advanced to the fourth round of the NCHSAA playoffs for the first time since 2018. The Bearcats fell to top-seeded North Stanly 3-1 on Oct. 24. Outside hitter Emory Freeman racked up 19 kills in the defeat.
This week: Season over. Last week: No. 5.
6. Robbinsville (18-7)
The Black Knights advanced to the regional finals for the first time in program history with their 3-0 win over Andrews in the fourth round of the NCHSAA playoffs.
This week: at The North Carolina Leadership Academy (Oct. 27). Last week: No. 10.
7. Roberson (22-9)
Roberson's 2026 season ended with a 3-0 loss to Alexander Central in the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs on Oct. 22.
This week: Season over. Last week: No. 7.
8. Reynolds (23-10)
Middle hitter Keana Smith and outside hitter Cora Jones helped Reynolds reach the third round to the NCHSAA playoffs before it fell to North Iredell 3-0. Smith tallied nine kills and three blocks in the loss.
This week: Season over. Last week: No. 8.
9. Polk County (17-13)
Outside hitter Beija Olivari led Polk County to a 3-1 win over Owen in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs after losing both of its regular season meetings. She recorded 19 kills and 17 digs in the win. The Wolverines would end up falling to Hendersonville in the next round.
This week: Season over. Last week: Not ranked.
10. Owen (16-6)
Middle hitter Adeline West guided Owen to a share of the Western Highlands Conference championship this season. She has the seventh best hitting percentage and the seventh most blocks in North Carolina with .456 and 139.
This week: Season over. Last week: No. 6.
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: Why Robbinsville rises in latest WNC Super 10 Volleyball Rankings for Week 12
