With the influx of new teams moving into AHSAA Class 4A volleyball this season, it’s likely a new champion will be crowned during the season-ending Elite Eight championship tournament.

None of the previous seven champions, including Montgomery Catholic’s two-year run of titles in 2022 and 2023, are still in the class after moving up in classification. Only 2016 champion Madison Academy is in Class 4A after moving down from Class 5A last season.