The AL.com prep sports staff’s prediction for the AHSAA 2024 Class 7A volleyball champion was met with disagreement from fans. Despite selecting two-time defending champion McGill-Toolen as their top pick, readers voted Bayside Academy as their choice for the title. Bayside received 40 percent of the vote, while McGill-Toolen had 29 percent and Hoover had 7 percent.
Bayside Academy, ranked No. 4 in AL.com analysis, has a history of success with 31 volleyball championships, the most in the state. They have won at least one title in every class and had a streak of 21 straight titles before falling in the Class 6A semifinals in 2023. This year, the Admirals are competing in Class 7A for the first time.
Meanwhile, McGill-Toolen has 23 big-school titles, including the past two consecutive championships in Class 7A. They have made it to the championship match for the past three seasons and are a strong contender for the 2024 title.
The fans’ differing opinion on the potential champion highlights the excitement and competitiveness of the upcoming volleyball season. Despite the staff’s prediction, Bayside Academy has emerged as a popular choice among readers, setting the stage for an intense battle on the court. With two powerhouse teams like Bayside Academy and McGill-Toolen in contention, the AHSAA 2024 Class 7A volleyball championship promises to be a thrilling and closely contested event.
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