With about a week left in the regular season, some of the top high school volleyball teams have gained momentum as they inch closer to the postseason.

Here are five things we learned from tournaments and matchups from Oct. 6-12.

Stats from Bound and current as of Oct. 12.

Iowa City West tops Iowa City Liberty in rivalry game

After they secured a 3-2 comeback win over Iowa City High on Oct. 2 , the Trojans won a five-set home thriller (18-25, 25-17, 25-23, 18-25, 15-11) over Iowa City Liberty on Oct. 7. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Junior Sophia Austen and sophomore Taylor Otte posted 15 kills each while freshman Cyan Blommer tallied 12 kills for the home team. Otte led the team with a .429 kill efficiency while junior Lila Eastvold earned a te

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