Key seniors such as Macy Gochanour and Pru Mangan will key a younger Fieldcrest team this fall.

Normal Community has Division I commits Alana Whitfield and Maggie Michaels, plus first team all-Big 12 setter Maggie Michaels to lead a strong team.

Bloomington Central Catholic has sky-high expectations as the Saints reload following a state runner-up season.

Peoria Heights has quietly become one of the area's most improved programs and looks to continue it with a new head coach.

Peoria Christian's goal is to win a regional title in 2025 with a majority of its starters returning.

Illini Bluffs returns three all-conference players and more from a team that won a Class 1A sectional title in 2024.

Normal West volleyball's dominance looks to continue in 2025 with a strong front line led by Virginia Tech commit Avery Feltes.

With nearly its entire starting lineup returning, plus a decorated freshman class incoming, Tri-Valley volleyball is destined for success in head coach Tara Lowell's second year.

Delavan is looking to measure success in more than just wins in losses as the Panthers look to grow their experience.

El Paso-Gridley has plenty of shoes to fill after a state run, but will be aided by first team all-conference setter Taylor Langland.

Morton volleyball is a major threat in the Mid-Illini with more than half of its starters back, who are all hungry to return to state.

After winning a regional title in 2024, Brimfield hopes to follow it up with a strong team focused on strong ball control and experience.

After winning a conference title in 2024, Cornerstone volleyball hopes to replicate it with several new leaders.

Midland has plenty of production returning to make noise in the Tri-County Conference and 1A postseason.

Iowa commit Carly Dawson and seniors Kami Barth and Kadie Bishop lead a Washington team that looks to stay strong in Paloma Simundic's second year with the Panthers.

Metamora volleyball is hoping to get back to a familiar position as key players such as Ella Miller, Mia Stivers and Ava Puntoni lead the Redbirds.

Dunlap alum Leah Miller returns home in her first year coaching the Eagles, who boast lots of versatility and leadership.

After an early postseason loss in 2024, Dee-Mack volleyball has a fire lit under it and returns lots of experience and size.

Experience, and hopefully health, will be on Peoria Notre Dame's side this season as the Irish volleyball team gears up behind multiple all-conference returners.