High school volleyball rankings

Large school

Comprised of teams from Central California Conference, Modesto Metro Conference, Valley Oak League and Western Athletic Conference. Records as of Wednesday’s matches.

1. (1) Pitman (11-1): Only loss to Central of Fresno, the Central Section’s second-ranked team, according to MaxPreps; Pride No. 4 in Sac-Joaquin Section.

2. (2) Turlock (16-2): The Bulldogs followed their runner-up finish in the Silver Division at Central California Classic with a 3-2 victory over Lincoln; ranked No. 7 in section.

3. (3) Enochs (7-6): The Eagles have lost five of their past six matches, but consider the caliber of foe: Pitman, Turlock, Escalon and Tracy.

4. (4) Gregori (8-2): The Jaguars defeated Escalon for the Bronze Division championship at the Central California Classic; hosted No. 4 small Escalon on Thursday.

5. (5) El Capitan (6-5): The Jaguars captured the Titanium Division at the Central California Classic with a victory over No. 7 small Big Valley Christian.

6. (6) Golden Valley (5-8): Defeated league rival Buhach Colony in the Copper Division final at the Central California Classic; next three matches: Central of Fresno, Turlock and Pitman.

7. (7) Oakdale (5-7): The Mustangs have lost three straight to Escalon, Pitman and Tracy but should find their footing in the Valley Oak League.

Others to watch: East Union (4-2), Manteca (2-3), Merced (5-7), Atwater (9-5), Central Catholic (4-3).

Small school

Comprised of teams from Trans-Valley League, Mother Lode League, Central California Athletic Alliance, and Southern League. Records as of Wednesday’s matches.

1. (1) Sonora (12-2): The Wildcats bounced back from a loss to No. 2 large Turlock with impressive victories over St. Mary’s and Lincoln; ranked No. 5 in section.

2. (3) Hilmar (6-4): Yellowjackets jump in the rankings after defeating No. 2 large Turlock en route to the Silver Division title at the Central California Classic.

3. (2) Bret Harte (9-3): The Bullfrogs tuned-up for their Mother Lode League opener at Calaveras with a sweep of Modesto Christian.

4. (4) Escalon (6-8): The Cougars were defeated by Gregori in the final of the Bronze Division at the Central California Classic but responded with a sweep of Ripon Christian.

5. (5) Ripon (4-3): The Indians began Trans-Valley League play with a sweep of Hughson; hosted No. 7 small Big Valley Christian on Thursday.

6. (7) Turlock Christian (7-5): Captured the Steel Division championship at the Central California Classic with a victory over Chowchilla of the Central Section.

7. (nr) Big Valley Christian (2-3): Defeated Turlock Christian at the Central California Classic but stumbled against No. 5 large El Capitan in the Titanium Division final.

Others to watch: Stone Ridge Christian (9-7), Ripon Christian (4-6), Gustine (5-3), Hughson (3-5).

This story was originally published September 17, 2015 at 5:57 PM with the headline "High school volleyball rankings."