High school volleyball begins official IHSA contests on Monday, Aug. 24.
We’re asking readers to make a fans’ choice for the 2026 Journal Star Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year. Cast your vote at pjstar.com. The poll runs through noon Friday, Aug. 21.
There are 10 players on the ballot, the same who made our 2026 Journal Star Fall Prep Preview players to watch list.
This vote has no bearing on who will be selected the Journal Star Player of the Year or make the annual All-Area team, which are scheduled to be announced after the season.
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
2026 Fans’ Choice for Peoria-area Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year
Adam Duvall is a Journal Star sports reporter. Email him at aduvall@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @AdamDuvall.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Vote for the 2026 Peoria Journal Star Preseason High School Volleyball Player of the Year
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