CIF Releases First Volleyball Rankings for Long Beach Teams
Long Beach Poly climbs to No. 8 in the Moore League while Jordan surges 47 spots in the first CIF-SS standings.
Key points
- Long Beach Poly is ranked No. 8 in the CIF Southern Section, moving up one spot in the first release.
- Jordan experiences the largest local surge, jumping 47 spots to No. 383 in the Moore League.
- Compton and Compton Early College both gain over 100 spots in the Hub City League rankings.
The squeak of sneakers on a polished gym floor fades into the background as the first official standings drop. For Long Beach’s girls’ volleyball programs, the season has just found its footing. The CIF Southern Section has published its initial computer-generated rankings, setting the stage for league play and signaling where each squad stands in the broader sectional landscape.
These are not editorial opinions from The562.org, but rather the raw output of a mathematical formula that will ultimately dictate playoff brackets. The numbers are static for now, but they carry weight. They represent a snapshot of momentum before the regular season truly heats up, offering a baseline against which every set point and serve ace will be measured.
Moore League Leaders Climb
In the Moore League, Long Beach Poly anchors the top tier at No. 8, moving up one spot since the last update. Behind them, Millikan holds steady at No. 34, gaining five positions. The middle of the pack sees a sharp divide: Lakewood slips to No. 140, dropping 15 spots, while Wilson finds footing at No. 161, rising 12 places. Jordan makes a splash further down the list, surging to No. 383 after a 47-spot jump, indicating early offensive efficiency that the algorithm is now rewarding.
Del Rey and Hub City Moves
St. Anthony represents the Del Rey League at No. 115, climbing 21 spots to signal strong early-season performance. The Hub City League presents a different dynamic, with Compton at No. 276 jumping 123 spots, a massive leap that suggests a breakout start. Compton Early College follows closely at No. 311, gaining 115 positions. Dominguez and Cabrillo round out the local representation in this league, sitting at No. 366 and No. 406 respectively, both showing positive movement of 21 and 34 spots.
Compton Centennial remains the only local team in this group without movement, holding at No. 430. The variance in these rankings highlights how volatile the early season can be. A few dominant sets can propel a team hundreds of spots, while a slow start can sink a program into the lower tiers. As the calendar turns toward the end of the regular season, these numbers will shift again, but for now, they serve as the map for the road ahead.
