Class 2A Volleyball Outlook: A New Era Begins in 2025
The 2024 season brought the end of one era and the beginning of what could be the most wide-open title race in years across Mississippi’s Class 2A volleyball scene. With Ingomar completing a three-peat and moving down to Class 1A, the door is finally cracked open for a new champion. Here’s a look back at how the top teams performed last season and what to expect heading into 2025.
That opportunity has teams like Walnut and East Union ready to strike. Walnut turned in a 30-5 season and ended 2024 ranked second in Class 2A. Their playoff run ended in the third round against a strong Union team, but the talent and experience on this roster point to a squad that’s ready to take the next step. East Union also had an outstanding year, finishing with a 22-11-1 record and ranked third in the class. Their season was cut short in the second round by Walnut, but they have the tools to flip that result in 2025. With Ingomar potentially reloading, Walnut and East Union see a golden opportunity to rise to the top and claim a title of their own.
East Webster made a deep run in the Class 3A playoffs before being eliminated by state runner-up, Belmont. Things won’t get easier for East Webster, despite moving down a classification. They will be looking key pieces of the program to move into leadership roles in hopes to continue their postseason success.
Hatley could emerge as a dark horse contender. The Tigers went 15-12 and reached the second round of the playoffs before falling to Ingomar. With the class more wide open than it has been in recent years, Hatley could be a team that surprises opponents and makes a deeper playoff push. If they can build on their postseason experience and find consistency, they have the potential to shake up the 2A North bracket.
Hamilton, Eupora, and New Site each qualified for the state playoffs in 2024 but were eliminated in the first round. For these programs, the focus will be on taking the next step forward. With the right mix of returning talent and offseason development, all three could be in the mix to reach the second round or beyond in 2025.
The 2025 Class 2A volleyball season promises to be one of the most unpredictable and competitive in recent memory. With Ingomar moving to Class 1A, several challengers waiting in the wings, the race for the crown is officially on.
| School | Class | Region |
| BALDWYN | 2 | 1 |
| HAMILTON | 2 | 1 |
| HATLEY | 2 | 1 |
| NEW SITE | 2 | 1 |
| WALNUT | 2 | 1 |
| EAST UNION | 2 | 2 |
| MYRTLE | 2 | 2 |
| WATER VALLEY | 2 | 2 |
| EAST WEBSTER | 2 | 4 |
| EUPORA | 2 | 4 |
Class 3A Volleyball: Setting the Stage for a 2025 Rematch Run
The 2024 volleyball season in Class 3A was marked by thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and a dominant showing from the North. Belmont emerged as the North Half champion and pushed all the way to the state final, while Kossuth, Booneville, and East Webster proved just how deep the 3A bracket truly was. With many teams reloading for another run, the 2025 season is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.
Belmont came within one match of hoisting the state trophy, reaching the 3A state final after surviving a brutal North bracket. Their playoff run included a dramatic 3-2 win over archrival Kossuth in the North Half championship, a match that cemented their status as one of the state’s elite. However, the Cardinals fell in the title match to perennial powerhouse Our Lady Academy. As they look ahead to 2025, Belmont must fill major defensive holes, including the graduation of NEMVCA All-Star Giselle Lopez. Despite those losses, the program’s championship culture remains intact, and their goal is clear—return to the final and finish the job.
Kossuth was only a few points away from making its own appearance in the state title match. The Aggies swept through Alcorn Central and Booneville before falling just short to Belmont in a five-set battle in the North Half final. That loss will serve as powerful motivation going into 2025. Kossuth is a team built on consistency, intensity, and pride, and there’s little doubt they’ll be among the top contenders again this fall. The rivalry between Kossuth and Belmont has become the centerpiece of 3A volleyball in the North, and another showdown feels inevitable.
Booneville made strong runs to the third round of the playoffs and will be one of the most competitive programs in the region. Booneville’s season ended at the hands of Kossuth last season. With the top of the bracket as competitive as ever, they will spend the offseason searching for the key pieces and game-changing talent needed to punch through the Belmont-Kossuth ceiling and make a serious run toward the North Half final.
Alcorn Central made it to the second round with a win over Nettleton before being eliminated by rival Kossuth. With standout players like NEMVCA All-Star Cayleigh Shipman graduating, the program enters what could be a transition year. Replacing that kind of leadership and production will be critical if they hope to return to the later rounds of the postseason.
Aberdeen, Choctaw County, Mantachie and Nettleton all earned spots in the 2024 Class 3A playoffs but saw their seasons end in the first round. For these teams, the 2025 season is about development and gaining the experience needed to push deeper into the bracket. With several programs in this group returning young talent, the next wave of contenders could be on the rise.
With Belmont and Kossuth leading the way and several strong programs not far behind, Class 3A volleyball in North Mississippi will once again be one of the most competitive and compelling landscapes in the state. Every match in 2025 will carry weight, and the path to the state final may be even tougher than before.
| School | Class | Region |
| ALCORN CENTRAL | 3 | 1 |
| BELMONT | 3 | 1 |
| BOONEVILLE | 3 | 1 |
| KOSSUTH | 3 | 1 |
| MANTACHIE | 3 | 1 |
| ABERDEEN | 3 | 4 |
| CHOCTAW COUNTY | 3 | 4 |
| NETTLETON | 3 | 4 |
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