Johns Hopkins Tops Centennial, Penn State Ranked No. 2 Volleyball Preseason Polls

In collegiate volleyball preseason polls, Johns Hopkins has been named the favorite to win its ninth consecutive Centennial Conference title, buoyed by a strong roster featuring All-Americans and key transfers. Penn State, fresh off a 2024 NCAA national championship under Coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley who overcame breast cancer, is ranked No. 2 in the AVCA Coaches Poll behind Nebraska, despite losing five key seniors. Marietta College volleyball is positioned second in the Ohio Athletic Conference preseason poll, following an unprecedented 24-2 season and its first NCAA Division III Regional appearance, while Otterbein leads the OAC poll. Additionally, Albion College volleyball has been voted third in the MIAA Preseason Poll, with Hope and Calvin picked first and second respectively. These rankings set the stage for competitive 2025 seasons across multiple conferences, highlighting returning talent and the challenges teams face in defending or improving their standings.