Mercy volleyball was ranked #1 in the US by prepvolleyball.com, up from 3rd in the last ranking. That site is the most respected in terms of VB rankings. ESPN has them at #3 for the moment, but that could still change.

 

With several 1 loss teams at the top, it came down to SOS and quality of the team that provided the loss. Mercy's only loss was to Assumption, a loss it avenged twice later in the season.

 

I can't post a link to the rankings because that is premium, but I got a text from a player with the details re: Mercy as she learned them from her coach. The free headline however is on the link below.

 

http://prepvolleyball.yuku.com/topic/4049/t/Mercy-Academy-No-1-as-new-National-Rankings-now-up.html

Congratulations Mercy!!!

NCC lost 25-21 an 25-20. Then how is Mercy #1 in the nation? Should NCC be highly ranked in the US then?

But no need to be hating on Mercy Congrats to them! But isn't that impressive upon NCC part?

But no need to be hating on Mercy Congrats to them! But isn't that impressive upon NCC part?

 

 

Yes! That's very impressive on their part, probably the best game of the tourney. But a close loss is still a loss to pollsters.

 

Mercy was highly ranked before the state tourney, #3 in the nation, based on their recent history and success. Then they beat several top teams in the US. I know ND and SHA were ranked in the top 30ish, but NCC was not ranked. Sometimes it takes time for a program to build up credibility in polls. In the ESPN poll for example, the #1 team lost to the #49 team, and only dropped one spot, due to their strong history. I think they should have dropped further. It's generally believed that the single reviewer in their poll is not a knowledgable as the prep volleyball pollster - yet! It takes awhile to learn teams, competition levels, etc.

 

Mercy played a tough national schedule as well. They beat more top 50 teams than any other team in the nation. They smoked #2 at the time, not giving up more than 15 in any game. They lost to a top 10 team at the time, and then avenged that loss twice later in the season.

 

They also had 6 or 7 D1 signees last season, and have several more this year, which helps national recognition as well.

 

So, I think all that goes into national rankings. Hopefully NCC can get ranked for next season, and build from there. I think KY is becoming a national player in this sport.

 

I'll say it here and now. I hope my Jags get to the mountain top again next season, but Sacred Heart has to be favored to win it all next year. Mercy and Assumption both lost 6+ Seniors, and SHA didn't lose much from their 2nd place team, plus they have a great coach.

Edited November 9, 200817 yr by miragesmack

Congrats to Mercy for being number one in the nation and reinforcing Kentucky as a volleyball powerhouse.:dancingpa:dancingpa

 

This thread should certainly be about THEM, and no one else.

 

Way to go ladies! Very few have attained your status. Thank you for representing your state so well.:thumb:

I applaud Mercy and their accomplishments.

Congrats to Mercy on a fine year. Many talented players on the team. Special note to Kelsy Anderson for Ms. Volleyball .

This thread should certainly be about THEM, and no one else.

 

Wow BWF. A little sugar for your NKY brethren never hurt anybody. :irked:

 

Congratulations to Mercy on a tremendous season. Congratulations also to Notre Dame and NCC for showing that they were competitive with anyone in the nation.

Wow BWF. A little sugar for your NKY brethren never hurt anybody. :irked:

 

Congratulations to Mercy on a tremendous season. Congratulations also to Notre Dame and NCC for showing that they were competitive with anyone in the nation.

 

Hey, I have girls I love at both NCC and NDA. Both teams had seasons any school would be proud of. I dont know a single girl at Mercy. I just feel that Mercy deserves the moment. For a Kentucky school to be number one in the nation is awesome.

Hey, I have girls I love at both NCC and NDA. Both teams had seasons any school would be proud of. I dont know a single girl at Mercy. I just feel that Mercy deserves the moment. For a Kentucky school to be number one in the nation is awesome.

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