2021 FHSAA Volleyball State Championships 5A FHSAA Girls Volleyball
The matchups
Region 2
Lecanto (15-12) at Wesley Chapel (17-4), 7
This is a rematch from a meeting last month that the host Wildcats won in three sets. The Panthers are in the playoffs for the third straight season and are trying to reach the region semifinals for the third year in a row. After making the playoffs for the first time since 2003 last season, the Wildcats have built upon that success by winning their first district title in 18 years to secure their second straight postseason berth.
Stat leaders
| Category | Lecanto | Wesley Chapel |
| Kills | Mallori Grey, 232 | Chloe Danielson, 315 |
| Blocks | Emersen Willard, 48 | Chloe Danielson, 65 |
| Aces | Mackenzi Grey, 86 | Jenna Ly, 39 |
| Digs | Mallori Grey, 281 | Brooke Ashkenase, 314 |
| Assists | Mackenzi Grey, 426 | Jenna Ly, 522 |
Cypress Creek (17-5) at Robinson (9-17), 7
The Coyotes have already set the school record for wins in a season and are in the playoffs for the first time. They have some momentum, too, after winning five of their past six matches. Pay no attention to the Knights’ record. The defending state semifinalists lost setter Madison Williams early in the season to an injury. She returned last week and led Robinson to sweeps King, Brandon and Freedom to win the district title.
Stat leaders
| Category | Cypress Creek | Robinson |
| Kills | Sadie Walker, 146 | N/A |
| Blocks | Sadie Walker, 29 | N/A |
| Aces | Mackenzie Noble, 53 | N/A |
| Digs | Anna Slean, 444 | N/A |
| Assists | Mackenzie Noble, 227 | N/A |
Freedom (11-4) at Ocala Vanguard (10-17), 7
The Patriots are in the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They are trying to do something they’ve never done before — win a postseason match. To do that, Freedom has to get past the Knights, whose tough schedule did not result in many wins until it mattered. Vanguard swept Citrus and Lecanto to win a district title and secure a playoff berth for the sixth straight season.
Stat leaders
| Category | Freedom | Ocala Vanguard |
| Kills | Dahlia Palacios, 145 | Emma Ehmann, 226 |
| Blocks | Keira Gonzalez, 19 | Ronya Hamed, 27 |
| Aces | Mallory Yee, 50 | Emma Ehmann, 23 |
| Digs | Addison Barno, 78 | Aria Eisel, 240 |
| Assists | Mallory Yee, 206 | Sophie Reed, 313 |
Fivay (9-17) at Kissimmee Gateway (11-9), 7
The Falcons are in the playoffs for the 10th straight season. That streak is even more impressive considering the program has gone through four coaches in the past decade. After making the region final last season, Fivay beefed up its schedule. By having no easy nights — and accumulating some losses — the Falcons enter the postseason knowing how to handle difficult matchups. The Panthers are in the playoffs for the third straight and are trying to win a playoff match for the first time.
Stat leaders
| Category | Fivay | Kissimmee Gateway |
| Kills | Chayla Wade, 261 | N/A |
| Blocks | Chayla Wade, 68 | N/A |
| Aces | Faith Jetter, 36 | N/A |
| Digs | Jasmin Blossfield, 312 | N/A |
| Assists | Faith Jetter, 418 | N/A |
Region 3
Naples (15-13) at St. Petersburg (18-9), 7
The Golden Eagles made the playoffs for the third straight season and are trying to win a postseason match for the first time since 2009. The Green Devils, meanwhile, are coming off their first state semifinal appearance in school history last year and are back in the playoffs for the fourth straight season. St. Petersburg has developed some cohesiveness down the stretch, winning 10 of its past 11 matches.
Stat leaders
| Category | Naples | St. Petersburg |
| Kills | Molly Richards, 235 | Jordan Bunce, 209 |
| Blocks | Sara Posz, 62 | Jenna Davis, 69 |
| Aces | Elizabeth Peltz, 29 | Jordan Bunce, 63 |
| Digs | Gabrielle Rascher, 681 | Livvi Harting, 371 |
| Assists | Tamara Sanchez, 354 | Nydia Kushta, 454 |
Naples Golden Gate (11-8) at Osceola (17-9), 7
The Titans are in the playoffs for the first time since 2014 and are trying to win a postseason match for the first time in school history. The Warriors, ranked 11th in the classification by MaxPreps, have the No. 2 seed in the region. They have won four of their past five matches entering the postseason.
Stat leaders
| Category | Naples Golden Gate | Osceola |
| Kills | Penelope Segura, 80 | Olivia Dal Sasso, 177 |
| Blocks | Dessiah Christopher, 4 | Lauren Lewis, 42 |
| Aces | Sheyla Lopez, 47 | Natalie Grantges, 48 |
| Digs | Sheyla Lopez, 83 | Taylor Loope, 266 |
| Assists | Sheyla Lopez, 196 | Nicole Fowler, 313 |
