Island Mixx teams ended Day 1 of the fourth Wave at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida Sunday with wins, while Island Heat had a tougher day on the court, still in search of their first victory.
Island Mixx 16-1 instilled the fear of God in the Black Bears 16-1 to open play on court 44 in the 16U Classic Division. The Bears, who are one of the top-ranked teams in the 16-and-under category, were expected to coast through their first-round matches. But Island Mixx had different plans as they flexed their muscles, winning the first set 25-14. The Bears came back to claim the second set 25-22. In the third, Island Mixx jumped out to a 6-2 lead but lost focus down the stretch. The Bears escaped with a 15-13 victory.
The Mixx dug a deep hole for themselves by falling behind 9-0 to start the first set in their match against Club Alex 16 Grey. They ultimately lost that set 25-14. Island Mixx woke up midway through the second set, taking it 25-20 and the third 15-8 to secure the first win of the tournament. Island Mixx kept the momentum, prevailing against Sideout 15/16 Navy in straight sets, 25-15; 25-9. Island Mixx’s Kiera McNally served nine consecutive points to end the match against Sideout. Kinsley Taylor provided the offensive spark with 32 kills in three matches for Island Mixx 16-1.
Island Mixx 15-1 is competing in the 15 Classic Division at the 2026 AAU National Volleyball Championships. Top Flight 15 Omega defeated Island Mixx 25-21; 25-15. Island Mixx suffered a second straight-set loss, 25-19; 25-14, to TVC 15U. However, the girls from St. Thomas pulled themselves together to claim a hard-fought victory over Gulfside 15U Elite 25-20; 25-19.
The Island Mixx teams will be on the court Monday. All their matches will be played at the Orange County Community Center. Here is their schedule:
Voltage VB 15U Black vs. Island Mixx 15-1 — 8:30 a.m. — Court 54 — North Concourse
Tsunami S151EAAU Trina vs. Island Mixx 15-1 — 9:30 a.m. — Court 54 — North Concourse
15 Elite RAFA Red NVA vs. Island Mixx 15-1 — 11:30 a.m. — Court 54 — North Concourse
BRUSA 16-3 Camille vs. Island Mixx 16-1 — 2:30 p.m. — Court 42 — North Concourse
SWVBL G16 Blue vs Island Mixx 16-1 — 5:30 p.m. — Court 42 — North Concourse
IM 16-1 vs Hartford VBC 16-1 — 6:30 p.m. — Court 42 — North Concourse
Island Heat teams had a rough day at the office, dropping all six of their matches. They are competing in a much tougher division than the Island Mixx teams. However, the girls from St. Croix are playing hard and learning from the experience.
Here are the results from Sunday.
Island Heat 15-1
Ozark Juniors 15 National defeated Island Heat 15-1 — 25-10; 25-14
Miami Hype 15U Prime 2 defeated Island Heat 15-1 — 25-21; 25-14
Boston United 15 National defeated Island Heat 15-1 — 25-10; 25-20
Island Heat 16-1
GSA 16 National defeated Island Heat 16-1 — 25-21; 18-25; 15-9
MVA 16 Stephania defeated Island Heat 16-1 — 25-11; 25-12
Mizuno MI 163 defeated Island Heat 16-1 — 25-11; 25-17
Here is their schedule for Monday:
Island Heat 15-1 vs EU U15 Silver — Court 112 — South Concourse
Island Heat 15-1 vs MGA 15 South — Court 112 — South Concourse
Island Heat 15-1 vs NMBVB 15U Chala — Court 112 — South Concourse
Island Heat 16-1 vs ELLEVATE Academy 16U – 3 p.m. — Court 24 — North Concourse
Island Heat 16- 1 vs Top Flight 16 Theta – 5 p.m. — Court 24 — North Concourse
Island Heat 16-1 vs Adversity W1 16-2 — Court 24 — North Concourse
