Recap Class 4 Sectional Standouts: St. Pius Sectional
Teams: Grain Valley, Pembroke Hill, Platte County, St. Pius This was a very intriguing sectional with a couple of solid storylines. We had Pembroke Hill coming in with an undefeated season. We also had Platte County, who has in years…
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Continue ReadingTeams: Grain Valley, Pembroke Hill, Platte County, St. Pius
This was a very intriguing sectional with a couple of solid storylines. We had Pembroke Hill coming in with an undefeated season. We also had Platte County, who has in years previously played in districts with teams who are all class 5 this season. After coming up short in year’s past, would they get over the hump this season?
Platte County vs. Pembroke Hill
Like a few sectionals around the state, this first-round battle was viewed as the likely championship match. Two teams with many diverse pieces with high-level club players. Platte County would grab the first two sets and look for a sweep but Pembroke Hill would fight back to take the third set. The Pirates would regroup and behind a key serving run by Kate Brown Kate Brown 5'11" | MB Platte County | 2022 State MO would grab set four and advance.
Grain Valley vs. St. Pius
This match would look like the other match, a close sweep but Pius would etch out a third set win 26-24. Grain Valley would win the 4th set 25-20 to set up a match-up with Platte County.
Platte County vs. Grain Valley
On paper it looked like this would be a competitive match-up and the teams didn’t disappoint. A lot of back and forth with key aces and defense stands. Platte County however would get the sweep and their first appearance to the final four.
Sectional Standouts
Bryn McGehe Bryn McGehe 5'8" | DS/L Platte County | 2021 State MO – 2021 – Platte County: 31 Kills, 35 Assists
Kate Brown Kate Brown 5'11" | MB Platte County | 2022 State MO – 2022 – Platte County: 27 Kills and 5 aces in the match vs. Pembroke Hill
Aly Anderson – 2021- Platte County: 20 Kills, 37 Digs
Emerson Walter – 2022- Platte County: 48 Assists
Clara Gower – 2021 – Grain Valley: 54 Digs
Oliva Williams – 2022 – Grain Valley: 16 Kills vs. St. Pius
Addison Baumgartner – 2022 – Grain Valley: 11 Kills vs. St. Pius
Madi Morris – 2021 – Grain Valley: 25 Assists vs. St. Pius
Katie Hargroves – 2023 – Pembroke Hill: 12 Kills, 20 Digs
Sarah Lattan – 2022 – Pembroke Hill: 17 Kills
Sydney Draper Sydney Draper 5'11" | S Pembroke Hill | 2023 State #143 Nation MO – 2023 – Pembroke Hill: 9 Kills, 13 Digs, 48 Assists