This volleyball season Branford and Lafayette look to battle it out in the journey to the FSHAA State Championship. Suwannee County looks to collect another district title, with a new mix of athletes. Hamilton County digs deep to collect all the raw talent available to help build their program.
SHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ROSTER 2025-26
#2 Ana Pino (Senior), #3 Jaylin Nash (Junior), #4 Ansleigh Kelley (Senior), #6 Alivia Buda (Sophomore), #7 Jaci Thomas (Freshman), #8 Maddyson Royero (Sophomore), #9 Avery Music (Senior), #10 CaLinn Daniel (Junior), #12 Khloe May (Junior) and #15 Maci Hingson (Senior).
2025-26 SHS VOLLEYBALL POSTSEASON PLAY
#8 Suwannee lost to #1 South Walton in Regional Semifinal action in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
FHSAA 2025 4A Brackets: https://fhsaa.com/sports/2025/10/18/GVB_2025_Ruralbracket.aspx
Suwannee finished the 2025-26 regular season 9-16 and 0-2 in their district. The Bulldogs are the #2 seed in the 4A District 2 playoffs, which are set for October 14 & 16 and will be played at the higher seed's location.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated Godby 3-0.
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to Wakulla 3-1 in the 4A District 2 Championship.
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the #8 seed SHS Bulldogs will travel to Santa Rosa to play #1 South Walton in the 4A Regional quarterfinals.
SHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2025-26
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On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated Madison and lost to Lowndes. |
Location: Lowndes High School |
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On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated the Union County Tigers 3-2. |
Location: Suwannee High School |
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On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated Keystone Heights 3-2. |
Game Details: Tri-match in Newberry |
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On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to the Newberry Panthers 3-0. |
Game Details: Tri-match in Newberry |
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On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated Hamilton County 3-0. |
Location: Hamilton County High School |
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On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated Baker County 3-0. "It’s going to be a tough matchup - Baker has always been a solid team. But I feel ready. We’ve prepared well, and now it’s about executing when the time comes!" -Coach Greene |
Location: Suwannee High School |
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On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to Lowndes 3-1 (1st: 25-23, 2nd: 25-18, 3rd: 25-14, and 4th: 31-29). "It was amazing, the girls played really well in the 1st and 4th sets." -Coach Greene |
Location: Suwannee High School |
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On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to Branford 3-0. |
Location: Branford High School |
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On Thursday, September 9, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to Wakulla 3-2. |
Location: Suwannee High School |
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On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to Columbia 3-1. |
Location: Columbia High School |
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On Friday, September 12, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to the Clay Blue Devils 2-0. On Friday, September 12, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to the ESJ Eagles 2-1. |
On Saturday, September 13, 2025,
the SHS Bulldogs lost to the Astronaut Warriors 2-0. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated Grace Christian Academy 2-0. |
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On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated the Dixie County Bears 3-1. |
Location: Dixie County High School |
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On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated the Union County Tigers 3-2. |
Location: Union County High School |
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On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated the Hamilton County Trojans 3-0. |
Location: Suwannee High School |
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On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs defeated Baker County 3-0. |
Location: Baker County High School |
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On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to Wakulla 3-0. |
Location: Wakulla High School |
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On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to Valdosta 2-0. |
Location: Suwannee High School (Tri-match) |
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On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to Branford 2-0. |
Location: Suwannee High School (Tri-match) |
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On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to Columbia 3-2. The SHS Bulldogs honored their Seniors before the game. |
Location: Suwannee High School |
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On Thursday, October 22, 2025, the SHS Bulldogs lost to South Walton 3-0. |
Location: South Walton high school |
LINKS TO PHOTOS: 2025 Suwannee volleyball vs Union County
2024-25 SEASON SUMMARY
Suwannee's record was 16-8 in the 2024-25 season. Suwannee defeated Wakulla 3-2, making them the 4A District 2 Champions. Suwannee lost to Bishop Kenny in the Quarterfinal round of FHSAA Regional play. Suwannee did not have any seniors in the 2024-2025 season. However, Suwannee will be without several key athletes who changed their journey in high school volleyball.
LINKS TO SUWANNEE VOLLEYBALL ARTICLES
BHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ROSTER 2025-26
#1 Kaleah Tucker (Junior), #2 Mylie Fernandez (Senior), #3 Ryland Roush (Senior), #4 Adriauna Combs (Senior), #5 Adrianna Malaguti (Junior), #6 Raelea Bradow (Sophomore), #7 Lalyn Sikes (8th Grade), #8 Bella Dicks (Junior), #10 Emma Alcorn (Senior), #12 Ava Alcorn (Sophomore) and #15 Mallory Blue (Senior).
2025-26 BHS VOLLEYBALL POSTSEASON PLAY
#1 Branford is set to play #4 Williston in State Semifinal action in Winter Haven on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1 pm.
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- On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Union County 3-1 to become the Rural Regional Champions!
- On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Aucilla 3-0.
FHSAA 2025 Rural Brackets: https://fhsaa.com/sports/2025/10/18/GVB_2025_Ruralbracket.aspx
Branford finished the 2025-26 regular season 18-4 and 7-0 in their district. The Buccaneers were ranked #1 in the Rural District 6 playoffs held October 14 & 16 at Union County High School.
- On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Union County 3-1 to become the Rural District 2 Champions for the third year in a row!
- On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Bell 3-0.
2025-26 BHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
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On Monday, August 18, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Trenton 3-0. |
Location: Branford High School |
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On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers lost to Bucholz 3-1. |
Location: Bucholz High School |
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On Monday, August 25, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers lost to Santa Fe 3-1. |
Location: Santa Fe High School |
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On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Bell 3-0. |
Location: Bell High School |
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On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Aucilla 3-0. "Very excited for tonight’s game. We have been playing very solid and we took a couple of losses to some really good teams. I think we have done a good job of bouncing back and I’m ready for the girls to show out on their home court." - Coach L. Sikes |
Location: Branford High School |
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On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Trenton 3-0. "They played great. The girls really played well together and kept the speed of the game up. It was a good game coming off of a long weekend." |
Location: Trenton High School |
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On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Suwannee 3-0. |
Location: Branford High School |
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On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated #6 Liberty County 3-2. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated #11 Blountstown 3-1. "Both liberty and Blountstown are very talented and they did not back down. They made for great games.” - Coach Lachelle Sikes |
“The girls started off slow but I was very proud of how hard they pushed through the games. Playing that many sets in one day was tough and they fought through a lot of fatigue. We were down an outside but everyone adjusted to a line up change well and I could not have been more proud of them!" - Coach Lachelle Sikes |
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On Monday, September 8, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers lost to the Bucholz Bobcats 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-19). |
Location: Branford High School |
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On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Lafayette 3-1.
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“I’m pumped for tonight’s game and I think that the girls are dialed in. There is always some extra hype for the Branford vs. Mayo game. I think as long as the girls keep their emotions in check and we keep things calm on our side of the net it will be a great game. Mayo has a lot of talent this year so it should be a fun game.”
- Coach Lachelle Sikes
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On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the BHS Middle School and Junior Varsity teams defeated Dixie County. |
Location: Dixie County High School |
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On Monday, September 15, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Bell 3-0. |
Location: Branford High School |
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On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated the Union County Tigers 3-1. |
Location: Union County High School |
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On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated PSFAS 3-0. |
Location: Paxon School For Advanced Studies |
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On Monday, September 22, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated the Union County Tigers 3-0. |
Location: Branford High School |
| On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Baldwin 3-0. |
Location: Baldwin High School |
| On Monday, September 29, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Aucilla Christian 3-0. |
Location: Aucilla Christian High School |
| CANCELLED 9/30 at 6 p.m. @ Hamilton County High School - CANCELLED |
CANCELLED Location: Hamilton County High School - CANCELLED |
| On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Dixie County 3-0. |
Location: Branford High School |
| On Monday, October 6, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers lost to The Rock 3-1. |
Location: Branford High School (Senior Nite) |
| On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Valdosta 2-1. | Location: Suwannee High School (Tri-match) |
| On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Suwannee 2-0. | Location: Suwannee High School (Tri-match) |
| On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the BHS Buccaneers defeated Lafayette 3-0. | Location: Lafayette High School |
LINKS TO PHOTOS: https://riverbendnews.smugmug.com/2025-Volleyball-Branford-vs-Aucilla
2024-25 SEASON SUMMARY
Branford's record was 27-4 in the 2024-25 season. Branford won the Rural - Region 3 District 6 Championship as well as their Regional Championship. Branford lost to Liberty in the FHSAA State Finals Championship, making them the State Runners up. This year, they will be without 2025 seniors: #2 Andi Sabourin, #4 Madison Ward, #9 Haidyn Markham, #11 Addison Folsom and #14 Erika Rioux.
LHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ROSTER 2025-26
#1 Brooke Lamb, #4 Maci Wimberley, #5 Havyn Richardson, #6 Emma Soride, #7 Leah Negrete, #9 Sophia Kendrick, #10 Kayley Johnson, #11 Ella McAdams and #12 Alanna Sterner.
Head Coach: Ismael Moreno and Assistant Coach: Marcy Richardson
2025-26 LHS VOLLEYBALL POSTSEASON PLAY
Lafayette lost to Union County in Regional Semifinal action in Mayo on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
FHSAA 2025 Rural Brackets: https://fhsaa.com/sports/2025/10/18/GVB_2025_Ruralbracket.aspx
Lafayette finished the 2025-26 regular season 15-5 and 7-2 in their district. The Hornets are the #2 seed in the Rural District 6 playoffs, which are set for October 14 & 16 in Lake Butler at Union County High School.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the LHS Hornets lost to Union County 3-0.
LHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2025-26
| On Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated Newberry 2-1. The Hornets then defeated Union County 2-0 (25-22 and 25-22) in an exciting match to win the Championship trophy in their division! |
Event: 2nd Annual Crafty Gemini Preseason Showcase in Alachua |
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On Monday, August 18, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated Union County High School 3-1. "There was some great defensive plays where our girls hustled to keep the ball alive after great hits by Union." - Coach Moreno |
Game Details: JV Plays at 6 p.m. Location: Union County High School |
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On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated Taylor County High School 3-0. |
Game Details: JV Plays at 5 p.m. Location: Taylor County High School |
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On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated the Columbia High Tigers 3-1. |
Game Details: JV Plays at 5 p.m. Location: Columbia High School |
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On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated Newberry 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-20). |
Game Details: JV Plays at 5 p.m. Location: Newberry High School |
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On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated Williston 3-0. |
Game Details: MS @ 4:30 p.m. & JV @ 5:30 p.m. Location: Lafayette High School |
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On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the LHS Hornets received their first loss of the season from FSUHS 3-0 (1st: 25-19, 2nd: 25-23 and 3rd: 25-9). |
Location: FSU High School (Tallahassee, Fla.) |
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9/4 6 p.m. vs. Dixie County - CANCELLED |
Game Details: JV Plays at 5 p.m. Location: Lafayette High School - CANCELLED |
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On Monday, September 8, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated the Aucilla Christian Warriors 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17). |
Game Details: MS @ 4 p.m. & JV @ 5 p.m. Location: Lafayette High School |
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On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the LHS Hornets received their second loss of the season from Branford 3-1.
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“This is a rivalry that carries a lot of history, and it’s always one our team looks forward to playing. Branford has put together some strong seasons recently, so we know it will be a competitive match from start to finish. Nothing will be handed to either side, but I’m confident our girls will step on the court ready to compete and represent Lafayette with pride.” - Coach Ismael Moreno |
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On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated Oak Hall 3-0. Down 20-14 in the first set, the Hornets rallied together battling it out to win 29-27. The next two sets were won by the Hornets 25-21 and 25-22. |
Location: Oak Hall High School |
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On Monday, September 15, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated the Taylor Bulldogs 3-0. |
Location: Lafayette High School |
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On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated the Bell Bulldogs 3-0. |
Game Details: MS @ 4 p.m. & JV @ 5 p.m. Location: Bell High School |
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On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated the Union County Tiger 3-1. |
Game Details: JV Plays at 6 p.m. Location: Lafayette High School |
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On Monday, September 22, 2025, the LHS Hornets lost to Aucilla 3-2. It was a super close match with a fantastic student section for Aucilla. The Hornets fought for ever point and never backed down. |
Game Details: MS @ 4 p.m. & JV@ 5 p.m. Location: Aucilla Christian High School |
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On Monday, September 29, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated the Columbia Tigers 3-0. |
Game Details: JV Plays at 5 p.m. Location: Lafayette High School |
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On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated the Dixie County Bears 3-0. |
Game Details: JV Plays at 5 p.m. |
| On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated Bell 3-0. |
Game Details: MS @ 4 p.m. & JV @ 5 p.m. Location: Lafayette High School |
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On Monday, October 6, 2025, the LHS Hornets defeated Williston 3-0. |
Game Details: MS @ 4 p.m. & JV @ 5 p.m. Location: Williston High School |
| On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the LHS Hornets lost to Oak Hall 3-0. | Location: Lafayette High School |
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On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the LHS Hornets lost to Branford 3-0. |
Game Details: MS @ 4 p.m. & JV @ 5 p.m. Location: Lafayette High School |
2024-25 SEASON SUMMARY
In the 2024-25 season, Lafayette finished 2nd in their District with a record of 16-5. LHS lost to #3 Union County (3-1) in the Regional Semifinal Rural Playoffs. This year, Lafayette will be without 2025 Seniors: #2 Rylee Skillman, #7 Libby Beach, #8 Kiley Beach and #12 Kelbey Lyons.
HCHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ROSTER 2025-26
#1 Destini Cherry, #3 Ta'Nijah Sowell, #4 Presli Starling, #5 Ralynn Moody, #6 Addison Morgan, #7 Olivia Goolsby, #8 Brooklyn Carnley, #10 Brenley Ginn, #11 Jaiden Hurst and #12 Nevaeh Shepard.
2025-26 HCHS VOLLEYBALL POSTSEASON PLAY
Hamilton finished the 2025-26 regular season 6-9 and 1-0 in their district. On Monday, October 13, 2025, the Trojans lost to Jefferson County 3-2 in the first round of Rural District 5 playoffs.
HCHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2025-26
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On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the HCHS Trojans lost to Corinth Christian. |
Location: Hamilton County High School |
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On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the HCHS Trojans lost to Saint Francis Catholic Academy 3-0. |
Location: Hamilton County High School |
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On Monday, August 25, 2025, the HCHS Trojans lost to Taylor County 3-1. |
Location: Taylor County High School |
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On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the HCHS Trojans lost to Suwannee 3-0. |
Location: Hamilton County High School |
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On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the HCHS Trojans lost to Fort White 3-0. |
Location: Fort White High School |
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On Thursday, September 4, 2025, the HCHS Trojans defeated Corinth Christian Academy |
Location: Hamilton County High School |
| On Monday, September 8, 2025, the HCHS Trojans defeated Highland Christian Academy 3-0. |
Location: Hamilton County High School |
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On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the HCHS Trojans defeated Jefferson County 3-1. |
Location: Jefferson County High School |
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On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the HCHS Trojans lost to Saint Francis Catholic Academy 3-0. |
Location: Saint Francis Catholic Academy (Gainesville, FL) |
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On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the HCHS Trojans lost to Fort White 3-0. |
Location: Hamilton County High School |
| On Monday, September 22, 2025, the HCHS Trojans defeated Highland Christian Academy 3-1. |
Location: Highland Christian Academy (Valdosta, Ga.) |
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On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the HCHS Trojans lost to Suwannee 3-0. |
Location: Suwannee High School |
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On Monday, September 29, 2025, the HCHS Trojans lost to Taylor County 3-0. |
Location: Hamilton County High School |
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9/30 at 6 p.m. @ Branford High School - CANCELLED |
Location: Branford High School - CANCELLED |
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On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the HCHS Trojans defeated Jefferson County 3-0. |
Location: Hamilton County High School |
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On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the HCHS Trojans defeated Corinth Christian Academy 3-2. |
Location: Corinth Christian Academy (Jennings, FL) |
LINKS TO PHOTOS: Hamilton County High School Volleyball 2025-26 Team
2024-25 SEASON SUMMARY
Hamilton’s record was 8-9 in the 2024-25 season. Hamilton defeated #5 Jefferson County (3-0), in the Rural District 5 Quarterfinals. Hamilton then lost to #1 Aucilla Christian (3-0) in the Semifinals. This year, Hamilton will be without 2025 seniors: DeSyrius Williams, Pria Ingram, Savannah Tordsen and Kasey Carter.