Fist-year head coach Bella Brill has a senior group she's familiar with as the Knights look to move up in the Big 12.

Tri-Valley brings a large senior group in the 2026 season that believes its chemistry will help the Vikings go far.

Heyworth looks for its third straight regional title with a squad that boasts plenty of depth.

El Paso-Gridley looks to use strong presences in the middle and on defense for another strong year in the HOIC.

Normal U-High will debut a new-look starting lineup after last year's Class 3A state title.

Normal West volleyball aims to rebound with an even stronger year in the Big 12 Conference

BCC looks to make its third consecutive state trip, but will do so this time in Class 3A.

Dee-Mack is hanging its hat on a strong attack and improved culture with first-year head coach Livia Smith taking over.

This year's Dunlap team has strong setters and looks to have more consistency as a whole.

Limestone is motivated to repeat its 2024 state trip with several stars in tow, including reigning CSM Volleyball Player of the Year Mia Lamberti

East Peoria looks to push the tempo with 5 returning starters under first-year head coach Maris Barclay.

Washington boasts a strong attack, led by Carly Dawson and Josie O'Brien, that will propel the Panthers in the Mid-Illini.

Peoria Notre Dame will look a lot different that its Class 2A Sweet 16 team last year, but will be built around strong defense.

Following a 31-win season, Eureka looks to be one of the frontrunners in the Heart of Illinois Conference.

Morton volleyball carries a heap of returning experience and star power into a year of having high expectations.

After seeing a big improvement in 2025, Elmwood is eyeing another big leap this year with all of its starters back.

Led by all-state setter Ella Miller, Metamora volleyball has what it takes to win big games in the Mid-Illini in 2026.

Farmington volleyball looks to take a step up in 2026 behind a strong front line.

Over a dozen teams in the area will play in different postseason classifications in the upcoming year, check out why they changed here.

Limestone's Mia Lamberti is Clutch Sports Media's 2025 Volleyball Player of the Year, get to meet her here.