AJ Traub

The No 4 Warriors (14-3) prevailed over the No. 1 Tigers i(16-1) in a thrilling four-set Bay State Conference matchup.

Just two teams have held unchanging positions in the Globe Top 20 girls' volleyball rankings all season: Attleboro at No. 2 and Newton North claiming the top spot.

Lizzie Adolfsson, Lincoln-Sudbury — With an efficient 11-for-11 receiving and 13-for-13 serving day, along with 7 kills, 5 digs, and 2

With her team down a set and looking for answers, Francesca Reardon took matters into her own hands. To continue reading, please login or subscribe to Globe.com

The hard-hitting junior middle was the disruptive force at the net the Dragons (10-8) needed in a 3-1 triumph — 23-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-20 — over Madison Park (12-9).

Dealing three first-half touchdowns and completing 25 of 32 passes for 306 yards, Jaden Craig led Harvard in a 45-13 Ivy League victory over Princeton.

Devon Burke (left) teams up with setter Sasha Selivan to give top-seeded Newton North a dynamic duo. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe

The MIAA girls' volleyball tournaments starts Thursday, and this year as much as any, the potential is there for a whirlwind of gripping five-setters and stunning upsets.

Ryanne Tomlin made her shootout approach, saw a gap open between the goalie's legs, and chopped the ball right through.

The junior middle hitter exploded for 12 kills and 5 blocks, stoking runs and coming up with timely plays in a 3-1 victory over Andover.