New Mexico high school volleyball coaches released their latest top 10 polls on Oct. 12, 2026, positioning La Cueva, Albuquerque Academy, Hot Springs, Legacy Academy, and Melrose at the head of their respective classes.
La Cueva Leads Class 5A Standings
In Class 5A, La Cueva holds the top spot with a 14-2 record and 139 points, backed by 13 first-place votes. Cleveland follows in second place with a 12-4 record and 124 points. Las Cruces sits third at 11-4 with 107 points and one first-place vote, ahead of Albuquerque High in fourth at 10-5 with 104 points.
Los Lunas ranks fifth at 13-4 with 68 points, while Volcano Vista takes sixth at 12-4 with 62 points. Centennial claims seventh at 12-4 with 52 points. Rio Rancho stands eighth at 8-9 with 32 points, Organ Mountain places ninth at 11-5 with 27 points, and Piedra Vista rounds out the top ten at 13-3 with 21 points.
Albuquerque Academy Tops Class 4A Poll
Albuquerque Academy leads Class 4A with an undefeated 16-0 record, capturing all 15 first-place votes and 150 points. St. Pius occupies second place at 9-4 with 129 points, and Goddard ranks third at 14-3 with 122 points.
Hope Christian stands fourth at 12-3 with 99 points, and Artesia sits fifth at 12-5 with 91 points. Portales holds sixth at 11-5 with 53 points, followed by Los Alamos in seventh at 9-6 with 48 points. Silver takes eighth at 8-6 with 35 points, Santa Teresa ranks ninth at 11-4 with 28 points, and Belen sits tenth at 11-4 with 21 points.
Hot Springs Leads Class 3A
Hot Springs paces Class 3A with a 13-2 record, totaling 80 points and eight first-place votes. Cobre holds second at 10-4 with 57 points, and St. Michael’s ranks third at 8-7 with 56 points.
Santa Fe Indian stands fourth at 12-3 with 52 points, while West Las Vegas claims fifth at 8-6 with 46 points. Shiprock is sixth at 12-3 with 31 points, Cottonwood Classical seventh at 10-6 with 24 points, NMMI eighth at 9-6 with 23 points, Pojoaque ninth at 9-6 with 20 points, and East Mountain tenth at 10-6 with 13 points.
Legacy Academy and Melrose Secure Top Spots in 2A and 1A
In Class 2A, Legacy Academy leads with a 15-0 record, earning 138 points and 12 first-place votes. Mesilla Valley sits second at 8-5 with 105 points and two first-place votes, while Tatum is third at 12-3 with 98 points. Gateway Christian ranks fourth at 11-4 with 95 points, and Rehoboth Christian fifth at 11-2 with 79 points.
Class 1A features Melrose in the top position at 13-1 with 138 points and 11 first-place votes. Quemado follows closely in second at 15-2 with 124 points and three first-place votes. Roy/Mosquero ranks third at 13-2 with 113 points, Elida sits fourth at 14-2 with 104 points, and Logan rounds out the top five at 13-3 with 81 points.
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