2021 FHSAA Volleyball State Championships 6A FHSAA Girls Volleyball
The matchups
Region 2
Strawberry Crest (13-7) at Mitchell (21-0), 7
The Chargers are back in the playoffs after a one-year absence and are trying to advance to the region semifinals for just the second time in school history. The Mustangs completed their first undefeated regular season and have have already set the school record for wins in a season. Their dream season continues with their first playoff appearance since 2018.
Stat leaders
Category | Strawberry Crest | Mitchell |
Kills | Lillian Lee, 165 | Elizabeth McDonald, 231 |
Blocks | Alexandra Friebolin, 40 | Hailee Bridges, 74 |
Aces | Emma Futch, 43 | Ava Connors, 44 |
Digs | Maleea Zeto, 179 | Avery Lewis, 331 |
Assists | Emma Futch, 303 | Bella Baldyga, 369 |
Land O’ Lakes (24-4) at Wharton (16-7), 7
This is a rematch from a meeting the Gators swept (25-22, 25-19) at the Bishop McLaughlin tournament last month. Land O’ Lakes has already set the school record for victories in a season and is in the playoffs for the third straight season. The Wildcats are making their eighth straight postseason appearance and are trying to reach the region semifinals for the first time since 2018.
Stat leaders
Category | Land O’ Lakes | Wharton |
Kills | Izabella Horruitiner, 223 | Bella Bonatakis, 340 |
Blocks | Jaidynce Linduski, 58 | Bella Bonatakis, 68 |
Aces | Izabella Horruitiner, 54 | Kalie Fernandez, 45 |
Digs | Catie Grimes, 342 | Kylie Lauderdale, 254 |
Assists | Brooke Brown, 342 | Gabrielle Frye, 197 |
Sunlake (13-7) at Fort Myers Riverdale (21-6), 7
After starting the season 2-4, the Seahawks rebounded to go 11-3 to make the playoffs for the fourth straight season. The Raiders, ranked 10th in the class by MaxPreps, are on a seven-match win streak and made the playoffs after a one-year absence.
Stat leaders
Category | Sunlake | Fort Myers Riverdale |
Kills | Kylie Ciani, 266 | Logyn Geren, 372 |
Blocks | Kendyl Okin, 106 | Hope Demarest, 54 |
Aces | Kylie Ciani, 50 | Brayden Hipp, 55 |
Digs | Vanessa Sierra, 186 | Logyn Geren, 216 |
Assists | Maryanne Lugo, 341 | Brayden Hipp, 736 |