Volleyball: Class 6A region quarterfinal breakdown

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

CategoryStrawberry CrestMitchell
KillsLillian Lee, 165Elizabeth McDonald, 231
BlocksAlexandra Friebolin, 40Hailee Bridges, 74
AcesEmma Futch, 43Ava Connors, 44
DigsMaleea Zeto, 179Avery Lewis, 331
AssistsEmma Futch, 303Bella 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

CategoryLand O’ LakesWharton
KillsIzabella Horruitiner, 223Bella Bonatakis, 340
BlocksJaidynce Linduski, 58Bella Bonatakis, 68
AcesIzabella Horruitiner, 54Kalie Fernandez, 45
DigsCatie Grimes, 342Kylie Lauderdale, 254
AssistsBrooke Brown, 342Gabrielle 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

CategorySunlakeFort Myers Riverdale
KillsKylie Ciani, 266Logyn Geren, 372
BlocksKendyl Okin, 106Hope Demarest, 54
AcesKylie Ciani, 50Brayden Hipp, 55
DigsVanessa Sierra, 186Logyn Geren, 216
AssistsMaryanne Lugo, 341Brayden Hipp, 736