Knoxville Area Midseason Volleyball Player of the Year Poll Open Through Sept. 25

A fan poll recognizing the top girls volleyball player in the Knoxville area at the midpoint of the 2026 Tennessee high school season closes at noon on Sept. 25.

Voting is underway to select the top midseason girls volleyball player of the year in the Knoxville area, with the poll closing at noon on Sept. 25. The ballot comes at the halfway point of the Tennessee high school volleyball season.

The field of candidates spans more than 40 players from schools including Alcoa, Anderson County, Berean Christian, Catholic, Central, Clinton, Concord Christian, Eagleton, Farragut, Grace Christian, Greeneville, Hardin Valley, Heritage, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Powell, Sequoyah, Sevier County, Seymour, Sweetwater, Webb and William Blount. Statistics are drawn from submissions at the midseason mark.

Several candidates have reached career milestones this season. Ally Bryant of Central has passed 1,000 career kills, teammate Pyper Clevinger has surpassed 1,000 career assists, and Millie Van Rensburg of Sevier County has raised her career total to 802 kills.

Statistical leaders on the ballot include Isla Adams of Webb with 418 assists and 40 aces, Karah White of Sequoyah with 366 assists, and Allyson-free — among hitters, Mabry Morris of Heritage has 206 kills and Ceil Bankston of West has 203.