Robert Abels
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All things volleyball, focusing on the Virginia and Chesapeake area.
Joined June 2022
Lots of Middles Making Their Debut in 2027 Rankings.
prepdig.com
The new additions to the 2027 rankings were dominated by middle blockers with five of the top six newcomers playing the middle position. We increased the number of players ranked for the class of...
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Challengers Seeking to Dim the Rockets Red Glare Three Peat.@barrettbolter .
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I am proud to say that when Richard Montgomery won their first state title two years ago it was one of my state predictions. I also predicted they would win a second title last year. Will they win a...
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The SEC predicted volleyball standings and pre-season all tournament team. No local players named.
secsports.com
Kentucky, the SEC Champion for the past eight seasons, is the preseason favorite for the 2025 SEC volleyball season, according to the SEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
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Two local girls voted to preseason All-ACC all tournament team:. Safi Hampton (Hammond/Metro) #1 ranked 2023.Ryla Jones (Flint Hill/Metro) #4 ranked 2024.
theacc.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) - Pitt was voted the preseason favorite to win the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Volleyball Championship for the second straight year by the league’s volleyball head...
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Pre-Season Sneak Peek: Howard County’s Best Players.@dylannloggins .
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A more in depth look at Howard County Volleyball will be coming in the next few weeks, as tryouts happen, rosters are set, and you can really evaluate what has changed in the landscape. But to tide...
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Lots of locals invited to the NTDP summer series in Hamilton, Ohio July 29 to August 1:. U16 - Eliana Koram.U17 - Taylor Harrington, Hunter Ross.u18 - Bryah Breaux, Laila Chadwick, Morgan Williams. All Metro except Taylor Harrington Paramount.
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Challengers to Saxons Three Peat in Virginia Class 6.@ReeseRoberts27 @brianavolley @LailaChadwick11 @SoleilRancourt .
prepdig.com
The Langley Saxons are attempting a three peat in the Virginia Class 6 state championships. Three challengers have the ability to prevent that from happening. Below is a summary of the Langley roster...
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Big Ten volleyball media day for Maryland. They open their season August 23 with an exhibition against Georgetown.
umterps.com
Maryland volleyball wrapped up the 2025 Big Ten Media Day in Chicago, Illinois, with student-athletes Eva Rohrbach and Ajack Malual joining head coach Adam Hughes to represent the Terps.
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Pre-Season Sneak Peek: AA County’s Best Players.@barrettbolter .
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High School season is upon us again. Many schools are running camps or pre-tryout workouts; Maryland is no different, with most locations having tryouts in two weeks. I will have a more in-depth...
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Pins and Setters Climbing the 2026 rankings.@@kamora_mack @livsmith2026 @amaya_bowles username @AnnabelleVB16 .
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Everyone knows that a setter’s favorite target is the left side. Below are five setters and seven pins who provided the biggest climb in our 2026 rankings. Left sides and Right Sides (Midlothian/Ri...
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Maryland picked 16th out of 18 in preseason predictions. Also the top 20 players in the Big Ten. No locals selected.
bigten.org
Big Ten Announces 2025 Volleyball Preseason Honors
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Middles and Liberos Climbing the 2026 Rankings.@averybyrnes_vb @isardvolleyball .
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Some serious upsurge in a number of middles and liberos climbing the 2026 rankings. The two carry a symmetry with the other since they are constantly coming in for the other. A slap of the hands, a...
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Katie Schumacher-Cawley went from fighting cancer to winning a national championship for Penn State. She has recruited three of our DMV girls. Think about this video when your high school hosts a Dig Pink day.
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It appears the operators of the Southern California Volleyball Association (SCVA) will be replaced. The big issue is boys' volleyball and their departure from USAV tournaments to AAU.
usavolleyball.org
At USA Volleyball, we remain committed to transparency, open communication, and building a stronger, more unified future for our sport. As the national governing body, it is our responsibility to...
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Bulgaria downs the United States in finals of the U19 World Championship. Lameen Mambu (#17 Metro/Chantilly) looks excited about the silver.
usavolleyball.org
The U.S. Girls U19 National Team earned the silver medal at the 2025 Girls U19 World Championship after falling in the final to Bulgaria, 3-1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-17, 29-27) on Sunday in Osijek, Croatia.
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Led by Cari Spears USA qualifies for final against Bulgaria for the U19 World Cup championship. Lameen Mambu also on the roster.
usavolleyball.org
The U.S. Girls U19 National Team will look to defend its World U19 title on Sunday after the squad defeated Poland 3-0 (25-14, 25-18,) at the 2025 FIVB Girls U19 World Championship on Saturday in...
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