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Northwestern Red Raiders volleyball ranked No. 1 in NAIA preseason poll Published: Aug. 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM CDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago ORANGE CITY, IA (KTIV) - The Northwestern College Red Raiders volleyball team has been named the top team in the NAIA Preseason Coaches Poll, marking the first time in program history the team has held the No. 1 ranking. Northwestern returns eight players who were key contributors in last season’s rotation, including GPAC Player of the Year Stella Winterfeld. The No. 1-ranked Red Raiders open their season Friday, Aug. 21, against No. 16 The Masters of California at 11 a.m. at the Hope International Tournament in Fullerton, California. Want to get the latest news and weather from Siouxland’s News Source? Follow these links to download our KTIV News app and our First Alert Weather app. Copyright 2026 KTIV. All rights reserved.