High school volleyball: Top 20

1. Pleasant Grove (17-3)

Class: 5A

Was: 1. Last week: 3-2 Outlook: The Vikings are undefeated behind powerful hitting, solid defense.

2. Brighton (8-7)

Class: 5A

Was: 3. Last week: 2-0 Outlook: The Bengals are one of the surprises as Lori Mendenhall leads the young team to new heights. Next up: vs. Alta, Tuesday.

3. Hunter (10-7)

Class: 5A

Was: 6. Last week: 2-0 Outlook: The Wolverines are tied for first and only getting stronger as the season progresses. Next up: vs. Cottonwood, Thursday.

4. Northridge (7-4)

Class: 5A

Was: —. Last week: 2-0 Outlook: The Knights earn a key win against Davis in tight Region 1 race. Next up: at Viewmont, Tuesday.

5. Morgan (13-5)

Class: 3A

Was: 12. Last week: 6-1 Outlook: The Trojans win a barn-burner against 4A's top team, Snow Canyon. Next up: at Juan Diego, Tuesday.

6. Snow Canyon (22-4)

Class: 3A

Was: 2. Last week: 8-1 Outlook: The Warriors lost a nail-biter, but they're still the team to beat in 4A.

7. Bingham (9-1)

Class: 5A

Was: 5. Last week: 1-0 Outlook: The Miners are quietly going about their business — winning. Next up: at West Jordan, Tuesday.

8. Spanish Fork (9-4)

Class: 4A

Was: 15. Last week: 1-0 Outlook: The Dons break out the big hitting, tough serving in key region win. Next up: at Payson, Tuesday.

9. Richfield (17-2)

Class: 3A

Was: 13. Last week: 2-0 Outlook: The Wildcats are rolling behind the powerful arm of Brooke Bliss. Next up: vs. Emery, Tuesday.