Long Island boys volleyball rankings
Sachem North's Jack Driscoll (11) sets the ball during the against Eastport-South Manor on Friday, October 14, 2016 Credit: Alan J. Schaefer
Through games on Sept. 25:
1. Sachem North (4-0)
The Flaming Arrows are out to a strong start after last season didn’t end in a county title. They’ve received major contributions from Connor Pallmann, Jack Driscoll and Alec Lehnert.
2. Eastport-South Manor (5-0)
The defending state Class B champions have been challenged by Ward Melville and Sachem East in five-set thrillers, but the Sharks prevailed in each. Colin Nikc and Brennen Brandow have been standouts.
3. Bellmore JFK (6-0)
The Cougars have been excellent in their undefeated start. Josh Kaplan, Tyler Anderson and Steve Carlson are three of the best athletes in Nassau volleyball.
4. Massapequa (6-0)
Already having knocked off their two toughest competitors in Long Beach and Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK, the Chiefs look like the class of Nassau A. John Ronan and Timmy Drake have been catalysts to the offense.
5. Long Beach (5-1)
The Marines have rebounded from an opening day loss to Massapequa. Jared Weissberg, Chris Scandole and Sammy Gibson have been outstanding.
6. Lindenhurst (3-1)
Swept by Sachem North, the Bulldogs rallied in a big way by handing Smithtown West a 3-0 defeat. Jason Koehler, Troy VonHolt and Vinny Sottile prove the Bulldogs aren’t short on star power.
7. Whitman (4-1)
An under the radar team to watch this season, the Wildcats started fast with a win over Smithtown East. Losing to Lindenhurst stings, but Sean Williams and Jack Poplawski are capable stars in Suffolk I.
8. Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK (3-2)
This hasn’t been an ideal start for the Hawks, but their track record suggests they’ll bounce back. Nick Galasso had 16 kills and Mike Biscardi had 28 assists in a sweep of Bethpage last Monday.
9. Smithtown West (2-1)
Kevin Kelleher, David DeRosa and Chris Shanley have led the charge for the Bulls, who hope to repeat as Suffolk Class A champions. A 3-0 loss to Lindenhurst last Tuesday hurts, but there’s no doubting this team’s talent.
10. Smithtown East (4-1)
The hiccup against Whitman is the Bulls’ only blemish on what’s otherwise been a fine start to the fall. Mason Labrix had nine blocks and Dan Murphy added four more in a sweep of Center Moriches.
