{
  "id": 13182424,
  "title": "'Burg, Valley, ND hold state rankings in VB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/burg-valley-nd-hold-state-rankings-in-vb",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T18:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/burg-valley-nd-hold-state-184900584.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Wheelersburg, Valley, and Notre Dame volleyball teams continue to maintain their positions in the MaxPreps state rankings for the 2026 season. Wheelersburg holds the No. 10 spot in the Division IV and Valley is ranked No. 10 in Division VII, while Notre Dame sits at No. 23 in Division VII.\n\nWheelersburg boasts an impressive record of 18-2 and 8-0 in the SOC III, while Valley has a 17-1 record and 7-1 SOC III. Notre Dame, on the other hand, has a 16-3 record and 8-0 SOC I.\n\nFor Wheelersburg, standout players such as Kelsey Glockner's group, Alyssa Mullins, Lainey Skeenes, Laikyn Hall, Mati Jennings, and Laynee Walker have been instrumental in their success. Valley's top performers include Kendyl Christman, Mya Williams, EJ Vice, Zoe Wolfe, and Peyton Hunter, with Katelyn Queen leading the offense and Laylee McGraw excelling in defense for the Lady Indians. Notre Dame's standout players, Jaysa Bryant and Sophie Phillips, have been key contributors to their team's success.",
  "summary": "Each of the three teams who have been ranked throughout the duration of the MaxPreps state volleyball rankings in 2026 continue to hold serve on the list, as Wheelersburg and Valley each sit at No. 10 overall in the Division IV and Division VII realms, respectively, while Notre Dame sits No. 23 spot in Division VII in the latest rankings. Wheelersburg (18-2, 8-0 SOC III), No. 10 in OHSAA ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Wheelersburg ranks No. 10 in Division IV with 18-2 record",
    "Valley holds No. 10 in Division VII, 17-1 record",
    "Notre Dame placed No. 23 in Division VII, 16-3 record"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}