New Class 6A Rises as Contenders Surge | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Alabama’s high school volleyball scene just got a major shakeup as the AHSAA split public and private schools into separate divisions, creating a new Class 6A powerhouse league. Teams like McGill-Toolen are now in the private division, opening the door for rising stars like Bob Jones, Thompson, and Hoover to dominate the spotlight. AL.com’s top player list reveals a mix of veteran seniors and breakout underclassmen across every position—from elite setters Tate Hughes and Charlotte Krichev to dominant middle blockers Aylah Duvall and Brielle Merriweather. With standout defenders like…