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Another week of upheaval in the Varsity Maine volleyball poll. Thornton Academy moves to the top spot after defeating last week’s No. 1, York, in five sets.

Cheverus/Waynflete moved up two places to second thanks to a 3-2 win over Gorham, which was ranked No. 1 in the season’s first three polls. Washington Academy, which defeated Gorham 3-1 on Saturday, was tied for fourth but is now third, while Greely moved from sixth to fourth.

Many of the teams in the top 10 have beaten each other this season:

• Thornton has wins over Cheverus/Waynflete , York and Scarborough.
• Cheverus has beaten Greely and Gorham.
• Washington has triumphs over York and Gorham.
• Greely has defeated Washington and Messalonskee.
• York beat Gorham and Gardiner.
• Gorham is the only team to beat Thornton and also has a win over Scarborough.
• Messalonskee beat Gardiner.

The Varsity Maine volleyball poll is based on games played before Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. The top 10 teams are voted on by the Varsity Maine staff, with first-place votes in parentheses, followed by total points.

1. Thornton Academy (6) 86
2. Cheverus/Waynflete (3) 77
3. Washington Academy 69
4. Greely 61
5. York 57
6. Gorham 46
7. Messalonskee 26
8. Scarborough 23
9. George Stevens Academy 21
10. Gardiner 15

Others receiving votes: Falmouth 9, Lewiston/Lisbon 3, Deering 2.