Class 4 top returning statistical leaders. Part 2
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With Willard, Parkway West, and Platte County all hit hard by graduation, this year’s Class 4 field appears to be anyone’s for the taking. Here are a few of the top retuning statistical leaders from last year to guide their…
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Continue ReadingWith Willard, Parkway West, and Platte County all hit hard by graduation, this year’s Class 4 field appears to be anyone’s for the taking. Here are a few of the top retuning statistical leaders from last year to guide their teams to the state championships.
Bella Calconer-Senior-Hannibal
Another team that lost to Parkway West in the state playoffs, Bella Calconer, will look to guide the Pirates further this season. Finished the year with 251 kills on .394% hitting and 340 digs and a season-high 29 kills in the district championship win over Warrenton 3-2.
Jade Roth-Junior-Farmington
Roth had a big sophomore year for the 6’0 middle with 231 kills, 77 blocks, and season-highs of 19 and 12 blocks in separate matches. Look for Jade Roth to have a much more offensive output this year.
Cora Roweton-Junior-Bolivar
Another middle that had an excellent sophomore season finishing with 228 kills and 50 blocks. Season-highs of 19 kills in a 3-1 over Ash Grove and eight blocks in a 2-3 loss to Osage.
Olivia Williams Olivia Williams 5'9" | OH Grain Valley | 2022 State MO -Senior-Grain Valley
Williams is looking to guide the Eagles back to the state playoffs after falling one game short of the final four lost to 3rd place finisher Platte County. She completed the year with 271 kills and 266 digs, and a season-high 19 kills in a 1-3 loss to Kearney.
Autumn Kaderly Autumn Kaderly 5'6" | S Smithville | 2022 State MO -Senior-Smithville
Warriors return their quarterback after Autumn had 648 assists last season. Season-high 37 assists in a 2-3 loss to Kearney.
Emerson Walter Emerson Walter 5'5" | S Platte County | 2022 State MO -Senior-Platte County
Part of the 3rd place that helped the Pirates to the best school finish in history, Emerson was a big part of that run. Look for Emerson to be a leader this season and help the Pirates back to the state playoffs. With 631 assists, 220 digs, and season-high 29 assists in a 2-3 loss to Liberty.
Kayli Thomas-Senior-Branson
5’11 senior led her Pirates to its best finish in years with a 0-3 lost to state champion Willard 1 win away from reaching the final four. She is the top returning block leader for Class 4 after finishing last year with 136 blocks and a season-high 15 blocks in a 3-0 win over Reeds Spring. Wingspan and her athleticism make her a formidable middle blocker.
Bella Uzzle Bella Uzzle 5'4" | DS/L Hillsboro | 2023 State MO -Junior-Hillsboro
Class 4 dig leader from last year with 572 as a sophomore has a quick first step to every ball. Bella will look to guide the Hawks back to the state playoffs, where it lost last year to Nerinx Hall 0-3. Season-high of 51 digs in a 3-2 win over Perryville.
Alyssa Bruce Alyssa Bruce 5'5" | DS/L Warrenton | 2022 State MO -Senior-Warrenton
Five hundred forty-four digs to end her junior year in a 2-3 loss to Hannibal in the district championship. Season-high 36 digs in a 3-1 over Sullivan.
Aubrie Brown-Senior-Union
Returning to guide the Wildcats will be 5’2 libero Aubrie Brown. A bright spot for the Wildcats last year as she completed her junior year with 453 digs.