The Kansas Volleyball Association recently released their preseason rankings as the season is now off and running. 

The Nemaha Central Thunder open the year ranked #2 behind only Heritage Christian in Class 3A. Cheney, Beloit, and Goodland round out the top five in 3A. 

The Jefferson County North Chargers start the season ranked #5 in Class 2A after a State Tournament appearance last season. Smith Center and Hillsboro are the top two teams in Class 2A. 

Centralia enters as the #4 ranked team in Class 1A-I with only Spearville, Little River, and Pretty Prairie ranked ahead of the Panthers. 

Hanover is ranked #1 in Class 1A-II and will be one of the favorites to win the title this season while the TVL got another team in the preseason rankings with Linn at #5 in 1A-II.