POWER RANKINGS
(Editor's note: Team records are updated through Wednesday, Sept. 9).
1. Fillmore Central (4-0)
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The Class 1A top-ranked Falcons are undefeated after the first two weeks of the season. They’ve dropped just one set so far this fall and have wins over Class 1A No. 6-ranked Kenyon-Wanamingo and Class 2A’s Dover-Eyota, St. Charles and Zumbrota-Mazeppa.
2. Stewartville (3-1)
The two-time defending Section 1, Class 3A champions have just one loss this year to the 2025 Class 4A state champion Lakeville South. The No. 4-ranked Tigers swept Class 4A’s Mayo, Class 2A’s Lake City and defeated Class 3A’s Austin in four sets.
3. Caledonia (4-1)
The Class 2A No. 6-ranked Warriors have wins over Class 2A opponents Cannon Falls and Belle Plaine, Class 1A’s Lewiston-Altura and Class 3A’s Winona. Caledonia, last season’s Section 1-2A runner-up, fell to Dover-Eyota in four sets on Sept. 3.
4. Pine Island (7-1)
The Panthers have already played eight matches as of Sept. 9, picking up three wins and their only loss at a tournament in Pine Island on Aug. 29. They fell to Wabasha-Kellogg in three sets, but then won three straight matches over Plainview-Elgin-Millville, Lyle/Aus...