2021 FHSAA Volleyball State Championships 2A FHSAA Girls Volleyball
The matchups
Region 2
Sarasota Christian (21-5) at Keswick Christian (25-3), 7
Both teams are ranked among the top 10 in the state in the classification by MaxPreps (the Blazers are No. 10 and the Crusaders are No. 5). Sarasota Christian is making its fourth straight postseason appearance and is trying to reach the region semifinals for the first time since 2015. Keswick Christian is in the postseason for the third straight season and is trying to make the region semifinals for the first time since 2019.
Stat leaders
Category | Sarasota Christian | Keswick Christian |
Kills | Hailey Knepp, 349 | Sydney Jackwin, 324 |
Blocks | Madilyn Dreiling, 23 | Sydney Melcher, 51 |
Aces | Elise Kelley, 72 | Sydney Jackwin, 72 |
Digs | Elise Kelley, 427 | Sydney Jackwin, 241 |
Assists | Savannah Yoder, 612 | Hannah Jantomaso, 409 |
Naples First Baptist (18-10) at Cambridge Christian (16-10), 7
The Lions, ranked No. 6 in the state class by MaxPreps, is a consistent title contender. They have made the state semifinals three of the past four seasons. To prepare for another potential playoff run, First Academy played a challenging schedule. The Lancers, who are in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, have won five straight and eight of their past nine matches.
Stat leaders
Category | Naples First Baptist | Cambridge Christian |
Kills | Zara Leilani Stewart, 256 | Delaney Goodger, 170 |
Blocks | Amarah Johnson, 51 | Tracy Moss, 39 |
Aces | Kirstin Koert, 49 | Selah Diehm, 85 |
Digs | Zara Leilani Stewart, 261 | Selah Diehm, 222 |
Assists | Kirstin Koert, 705 | Selah Diehm, 270 |
Tampa Bay HEAT (9-12) at Naples Seacrest Country Day (21-4), 7
Though the HEAT has a losing record, it made the playoffs for the third straight season thanks to playing a tough schedule. Seacrest Country Day, ranked No. 1 in the class by MaxPreps, is back in the playoffs after missing the postseason last year. The Stingrays have advanced to the state semifinals in four of their past playoff appearances.
Stat leaders
Category | Tampa Bay HEAT | Naples Seacrest Country Day |
Kills | Makenzie Lee, 157 | Breanah Rives, 383 |
Blocks | Camdyn Gebhards, 61 | Isabelle Soderlund, 26 |
Aces | Makenzie Lee, 26 | Alexa Haley, 37 |
Digs | Angelina Southard, 216 | Alexa Haley, 281 |
Assists | Mia Saavedra, 274 | Sophia Caruso, 508 |