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Sumter VBC is a volleyball club based in Sumter, SC, ranked as high as #1833 nationally by VolleyLens. It fields 14 teams in the 2025-26 season. VolleyLens has tracked the club from the 2025-26 season through 2025-26 across 13 team-seasons.
13 teams · Ages 12–16, 18
1 team · Ages 17
Written from this club's match results and rankings, and updated whenever they are. Nothing here is estimated.
Sumter VBC is a club volleyball program based in Sumter, SC, competing in the Palmetto region. In 2025-26 it fielded 14 teams across both programs — 13 girls teams aged 12 to 18 and one boys team aged 17.
Its girls program ranks #1,833 nationally and #33 of 78 in SC for 2025-26, on a Club Score of 1,393. That places it in the Emerging tier, the band VolleyLens assigns from Club Score.
Across the season its teams played 346 matches and won 119 of them, a 34% win rate. Its strongest team, Sumter VBC 18-1, is #797 nationally and #126 in SC, at 1,640 Elo on a 5-0 record.
Teams averaged 27 matches each over the season. The club entered 22 events between 19 December and 28 June, a season of about 6 months.
Those events were held in four states, with three of 22 outside SC. Destinations included FL, NC and NV. Travel is described here in trips and destinations rather than cost, because event locations carry no distances.
Everything below — teams, statistics and rankings — is for this season and program. Pick another from Season History.
#1833 nationally · Club Score 1393
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| Season | Division | Rank | Club Score | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Girls | #1833 | 1393 | 13 |
| 2025-26 | Boys | #945 | 761 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | Boys | #745 | 786 | 1 |
Every team Sumter VBC fielded in the 2025-26 season, with its age group, national rank and win-loss record. Elo rating measures strength from results: it rises faster for beating strong opponents than for beating weak ones, so a team that plays up is not punished for losing.
| Team | Program | Age | Elo | Record | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter VBC 18-1 | Girls | 18 | 1640 (Premier) | 5-0 | 100% |
| Sumter VBC 13-Gray | Girls | 13 | 1476 (Developing) | 14-11 | 56% |
| Sumter VBC 18-Gray | Girls | 18 | 1472 (Developing) | 22-19 | 54% |
| Sumter VBC 15-Blue-1 | Girls | 15 | 1357 (Emerging) | 11-15 | 42% |
| Sumter VBC 16-Gray | Girls | 16 | 1336 (Emerging) | 18-29 | 38% |
| Sumter VBC 15-Gray | Girls | 15 | 1330 (Emerging) | 10-17 | 37% |
| Sumter vbc 12-Gray | Girls | 12 | 1323 (Emerging) | 12-16 | 43% |
| Sumter VBC 16-Blue | Girls | 16 | 1297 (Emerging) | 10-16 | 38% |
| Sumter VBC 17-Boys | Boys | 17 | 1267 (Emerging) | 3-16-2 | 14% |
| Sumter VBC 13-Blue | Girls | 13 | 1232 (Emerging) | 5-17 | 23% |
| Sumter VBC 18-blue | Girls | 18 | 1171 (Emerging) | 7-21 | 25% |
| Sumter VBC 14-Gray | Girls | 14 | 1169 (Emerging) | 4-20 | 17% |
| Sumter VBC 14-White | Girls | 14 | 1028 (Emerging) | 0-21 | 0% |
| Sumter VBC 14-Blue | Girls | 14 | 1011 (Emerging) | 1-25 | 4% |
Where Sumter VBC competed in the 2025-26 season: every tournament its teams played, the host city, how strong the event was, and what each team's record was there. It shows how far the club travels and the level of competition it takes on.
Elite, Premier, Competitive and Regional rate the strength of each event's field, from where it ranks nationally against every other tournament that season. An Elite event draws hundreds of teams from across the country; a Regional one is a local weekend.
| Tournament | Location | National Rank | Record | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships-Wave 4 (Competitive) | Orlando, FL | #100 of 3,214 | 6-4 | Sumter VBC 16-Gray — 16 Classic: 6-4 |
| PVA16: June 6-7 Palmetto Summer Showdown (Regional) | Spartanburg, SC | #465 of 3,214 | 2-3 | Sumter VBC 18-Gray — 17/18 Girls - PM at STAR Center: 2-3 |
| Stars Southern Draw AAU Super Regional (Regional) | Boiling Springs, SC | #518 of 3,214 | 2-3 | Sumter VBC 18-Gray — 17/18 AM wave at The Luke: 2-3 |
| The Spring Fling (Regional) | Spartanburg, SC | #585 of 3,214 | 1-4 | Sumter VBC 16-Gray — 16s AM Wave The Luke: 1-4 |
| PVA14: Apr 3-4 PVA Championship Wk 2 & Boys (Regional) | Rock Hill, SC | #624 of 3,214 | 11-21 | Sumter VBC 13-Blue — 13 Girls: 2-2; Sumter VBC 14-Blue — 14 Girls Club: 1-5; Sumter vbc 12-Gray — 12 Girls: 3-3; Sumter VBC 14-Gray — 14 Girls Club: 0-5; Sumter VBC 13-Gray — 13 Girls: 5-1; Sumter VBC 14-White — 14 Girls Club: 0-5 |
| PVA13b: Mar28-29 PVA 18 Girls, KP/Dev Championship (Regional) | Spartanburg, SC | #1009 of 3,214 | 8-3 | Sumter VBC 18-blue — 18 Girls: 2-3; Sumter VBC 18-Gray — 18 Girls: 6-0 |
| PVA13: Mar 27-29 PVA Championship Wk 1 (Competitive) | Rock Hill, SC | #253 of 3,214 | 16-13 | Sumter VBC 15-Gray — 15 Girls: 2-6; Sumter VBC 16-Gray — 16 Girls: 5-2; Sumter VBC 15-Blue-1 — 15 Girls: 5-2; Sumter VBC 16-Blue — 16 Girls: 4-3 |
| PVA12c: Mar 21 OR 22 Shamrock Showdown 15-18 Girls (Regional) | Columbia, SC | #1452 of 3,214 | 4-11 | Sumter VBC 18-Gray — 17/18 Power: 1-4; Sumter VBC 18-blue — 17/18 Club: 1-4; Sumter VBC 16-Gray — 16 Power: 2-3 |
| PVA11a: Mar 14 OR 15 C1 Challenge 12-14 Club (Regional) | Upstate, SC | #967 of 3,214 | 6-19 | Sumter vbc 12-Gray — 12 Club-Sat 3/14: 4-1; Sumter VBC 14-Blue — 14 Club-Sun 3/15: 0-4; Sumter VBC 14-Gray — 14 Club-Sun 3/15: 0-4; Sumter VBC 14-White — 14 Club-Sun 3/15: 0-4; Sumter VBC 13-Gray — 13 Club-Sat 3/14: 2-2; Sumter VBC 13-Blue — 13 Club-Sat 3/14: 0-4 |
| PVA11b: Mar 14 OR 15 Shamrock Challenge 15-18U (Regional) | Spartanburg, SC | #876 of 3,214 | 3-14 | Sumter VBC 16-Blue — 17 Club-Sat The Luke: 1-4; Sumter VBC 15-Gray — 15 Club-Sun STAR Center: 1-3; Sumter VBC 18-blue — 18 Club-Sunday The Luke: 0-4; Sumter VBC 15-Blue-1 — 15 Club-Sun STAR Center: 1-3 |
| PVA10: Mar 7-8 Winter Heat 12-18 Power & Boys (Competitive) | Rock Hill, SC | #272 of 3,214 | 3-2 | Sumter VBC 18-Gray — 18 Power: 3-2 |
| 5th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Invitational (Regional) | Cherokee, NC | #891 of 3,214 | 1-4 | Sumter VBC 16-Gray — 16 Girls: 1-4 |
| March Mayhem 1-day Tournament (Regional) | Spartanburg, SC | #1807 of 3,214 | 1-7 | Sumter vbc 12-Gray — 12 Girls - Sunday: 1-3; Sumter VBC 14-Blue — 13/14 Girls - Saturday: 0-4 |
| Myrtle Madness Volleyball Tournament (Regional) | Myrtle Beach, SC | #1060 of 3,214 | 4-7 | Sumter VBC 13-Blue — 13 Girls: 2-4; Sumter VBC 13-Gray — 13 Girls: 2-3 |
| PVA09: Feb 28 OR Mar 1 Winter Heat 12-18 Club (Regional) | Augusta, SC | #937 of 3,214 | 10-26 | Sumter VBC 14-Blue — 15 Club - Sun 3/1: 0-4; Sumter VBC 15-Blue-1 — 15 Club - Sun 3/1: 3-2; Sumter VBC 14-Gray — 15 Club - Sun 3/1: 0-4; Sumter VBC 14-White — 14 Club - Sat 2/28: 0-4; Sumter VBC 16-Blue — 16 Club - Sun 3/1: 2-3; Sumter vbc 12-Gray — 12 Club - Sat 2/28: 0-4; Sumter VBC 18-blue — 18 Club - Sun 3/1: 2-3; Sumter VBC 15-Gray — 15 Club - Sun 3/1: 3-2 |
| PVA08: Feb 21-22 Crosstown Throwdown 12-18 Power (Regional) | Rock Hill, SC | #458 of 3,214 | 8-24 | Sumter VBC 14-Gray — 14 Club - Sun 2/22: 2-3; Sumter VBC 14-White — 14 Club - Sun 2/22: 0-4; Sumter VBC 18-Gray — 18 Power: 3-2; Sumter VBC 13-Gray — 13 Club - Sun 2/22: 2-3; Sumter VBC 16-Gray — 16 Power: 1-4; Sumter VBC 13-Blue — 13 Club - Sun 2/22: 0-4; Sumter VBC 14-Blue — 14 Club - Sun 2/22: 0-4 |
| PVA07: Feb 14 OR 15 Crosstown Throw Club (Regional) | Columbia, SC | #1515 of 3,214 | 9-13 | Sumter vbc 12-Gray — 12 Club - Sunday 2/15: 1-3; Sumter VBC 15-Blue-1 — 15 Club - Saturday 2/14: 1-4; Sumter VBC 18-blue — 18 Club - Saturday 2/14: 1-3; Sumter VBC 15-Gray — 15 Club - Saturday 2/14: 4-1; Sumter VBC 16-Blue — 16 Club - Saturday 2/14: 2-2 |
| 2026 Charlotte AAU Grand Prix, ALL AGES (Competitive) | Rock Hill, SC | #315 of 3,214 | 2-8 | Sumter VBC 18-Gray — 17/18 Open: 1-4; Sumter VBC 16-Gray — 16 Club: 1-4 |
| PVA06: Feb7-8 Beach Ball Bash 12-18 Girls & Boys (Regional) | Myrtle Beach, SC | #879 of 3,214 | 5-5 | Sumter VBC 16-Gray — 17 Club: 1-4; Sumter VBC 18-Gray — 18 Club: 4-1 |
| PVA03: Jan 17-18 Southern Classic 11-18 Club (Regional) | Rock Hill, SC | #594 of 3,214 | 5-15 | Sumter vbc 12-Gray — 12 Club: 3-2; Sumter VBC 18-blue — 18 Club- Upward: 1-4; Sumter VBC 15-Blue-1 — 15 Club: 1-4; Sumter VBC 15-Gray — 15 Club: 0-5 |
| PVA02: Jan 10 OR 11 Upstate Challenge 12-18 Girls (Regional) | Spartanburg, SC | #1083 of 3,214 | 7-21 | Sumter VBC 13-Gray — 13s - Sun 1/11: 3-2; Sumter VBC 14-Gray — 14 Club-Sun 1/11: 2-4; Sumter VBC 14-White — 14/15 Power-Sat 1/10: 0-4; Sumter VBC 13-Blue — 13s - Sun 1/11: 1-3; Sumter VBC 14-Blue — 14/15 Power-Sat 1/10: 0-4; Sumter VBC 16-Blue — 16 Club-Sat 1/10: 1-4 |
| 2025 Icebreaker Classic: Holiday Edition (Regional) | Las Vegas, NV | #2061 of 3,214 | 5-0 | Sumter VBC 18-1 — 18 Club: 5-0 |
| Tournament | Location | National Rank | Record | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spring Fling (Regional) | Spartanburg, SC | #362 of 368 | 2-4 | Sumter VBC 17-Boys — 18 Guys AM Wave The Luke: 2-4 |
| PVA14: Apr 3-4 PVA Championship Wk 2 & Boys (Regional) | Rock Hill, SC | #220 of 368 | 1-4 | Sumter VBC 17-Boys — 18 Boys: 1-4 |
| PVA10: Mar 7-8 Winter Heat 12-18 Power & Boys (Regional) | Rock Hill, SC | #346 of 368 | 0-3 | Sumter VBC 17-Boys — 18 Boys -Sun: 0-3 |
| PVA08: Feb 21-22 Crosstown Throwdown 12-18 Power (Regional) | Rock Hill, SC | #290 of 368 | 0-5 | Sumter VBC 17-Boys — 16/18 Boys: 0-5 |