Volleyball: The week ahead in Hillsborough County — Aug. 22-27

Looking for a volleyball match in Hillsborough County this week? You’ve come to the right place. Here is a breakdown of the county’s top matches and a daily schedule for every county team. 

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Monday, Aug. 22
Hillsborough at Sickles, 7

The Terriers, who won five of their final six matches last season, will try to continue their momentum against the Gryphons, who return four of their top eight rotation players from a year ago. 

Sumner at Wharton, 7

The Wildcats, always a consistent contender, kick off the season by hosting the Stingrays, a third-year program that has improved considerably, going from five wins its first season in 2020 to 12 last year. 

Tuesday, Aug. 23
Tampa Prep at Clearwater Central Catholic, 6

One of the premier matches of the season between state-title contending teams. The lofty expectations for both programs stems from how much talent they have coming back this season. 

Sunlake at Tampa Catholic, 6

The host Crusaders young but talented frontline will tested by the Seahawks quartet of Kendyl Okin, Vanessa Sierra, Maddie Snider and Alice Stryker. 

Steinbrenner at Academy of the Holy Names, 6

Both teams have made deep playoff runs the past few years and should continue their postseason success based on what they have returning. 

Strawberry Crest at Newsome, 7

The only meeting between the teams last came at a tournament. The host Wolves swept that match in two sets. This time, the Chargers are looking to exact revenge. 

Robinson at Riverview, 7

The Knights, who rebounded from a tough start last season to reach the region semifinals, travel to take on the Sharks, who went 16-4 a year ago. 

Wednesday, Aug. 24
Clearwater Central Catholic at Carrollwood Day, 6

An anticipated matchup between two of the top state title contenders in the area. Their status is due in large part to their loaded lineups that were aided by the addition of key transfers.

Thursday, Aug. 25
Plant at Calvary Christian, 5

The premier matchup of the week – and the season – featuring the area’s two defending state champions. Florida fans can also check out two local recruits – the Panthers’ Bella Lee and the Warriors’ Taylor Parks – who both committed to the Gators this summer. 

Wharton at Bloomingdale, 7

The Wildcats take on the host Bulls for the first time since 2020. Both teams are coming off winning records. 

Newsome at Sickles, 7

The Wolves, led by Kaley Kugler battle against the Gryphons in what should be a solid matchup at the net. 

The daily schedule

Monday, Aug. 22

Universal Academy at Classical Prep, 6

Seffner Christian at Carrollwood Day, 6

Sumner at Wharton, 7

Hillsborough at Sickles, 7

Tuesday, Aug. 23

Tampa Bay HEAT at Seffner Christian, 6

Tampa Prep at Clearwater Central Catholic, 6

Sunlake at Tampa Catholic, 6

Steinbrenner at Academy of the Holy Names, 6:30

Patel at Brooks DeBartolo, 6:30

Berkeley Prep at Keswick Christian, 7

Leto at Middleton, 7

Universal Academy at Cambridge Christian, 7

East Bay at Jefferson, 7

Blake at Brandon, 7

Hillsborough at Sickles, 7

Strawberry Crest at Newsome, 7

Durant at Armwood, 7

Tampa Bay Tech at Plant City, 7

Robinson at Riverview, 7

Gaither at Lennard, 7

Freedom at Alonso, 7

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Clearwater Central Catholic at Carrollwood Day, 6

Plant City at Spoto, 7

Wharton at Bloomingdale, 7:30

Brooks DeBartolo at Wiregrass Ranch, 7:30

Thursday, Aug. 25

Plant at Calvary Christian, 5

Tampa Catholic at Berkeley Prep, 5

Delphi Academy at Tampa SLAM, 6

Academy of the Holy Names at Northside Christian, 6

Cambridge Christian at Keswick Christian, 6:30

Bishop McLaughlin at Tampa Prep, 6:30

Alonso at Chamberlain, 7

Lennard at Freedom, 7

Middleton at East Bay, 7

Riverview at Jefferson, 7

Wharton at Bloomingdale, 7

Newsome at Sickles, 7

Spoto at Tampa Bay Tech, 7

Leto at Durant, 7

Plant City at Robinson, 7

Armwood at Blake, 7:30

Friday, Aug. 26

Seffner Christian vs. Creekside Christian Academy, 5

Brooks DeBartolo at Tampa SLAM, 6

Bayshore Christian at Winthrop College Prep, 6:30

Seffner Christian vs. Valwood, 7

Saturday, Aug. 27

Winthrop College Prep at Avon Park, 11 a.m.