Class 4 Power Rankings
Reigning Class 4 champion Willard is back at it again this year despite losing two power hitters. At this point, Class 4 is Willard’s to lose but come playoffs, anything is possible. Willard and Carl Junction locked up for a…
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Continue ReadingReigning Class 4 champion Willard is back at it again this year despite losing two power hitters. At this point, Class 4 is Willard’s to lose but come playoffs, anything is possible. Willard and Carl Junction locked up for a 5 set state quarterfinal last year, and the potential matchup could happen again this year.
1. Willard 16-3
Key wins: Carl Junction 3-1, Webb City 3-0
Key losses: Lebanon 1-3, Nixa 0-3, Helias 1-2
Key player: Paige Gayer Paige Gayer 5'6" | S Willard | 2022 State MO (2022) 414 assists and 123 digs
Key upcoming opponent: Logan-Rogersville
2. Carl Junction 17-5
Key wins: Bentonville West, AR 2-0
Key losses: Kickapoo twice, Nixa, Willard, Logan Rogersville
Key player: Logan Jones Logan Jones 5'10" | S Carl Junction | 2023 State #57 Nation MO (2023) 646 assists and 118 digs
Key upcoming opponent: Webb City
3. St. Pius X KC 13-2-2
Key wins: Pembroke Hill 3-2, Platte County 3-1
Key losses: Platte County 0-2, St Teresa’s Academy 0-3
Key player: Nina Mange (2022) 452 assists
Key upcoming opponent: Cameron
4. Nerinx Hall 11-7-2
Key win: St. Pius X (Festus)
Key losses: Marquette 0-2, Eureka 0-2, Lindbergh 2-3
Key player: Ella Gaona (2023) 364 digs
Key upcoming opponent: Ursuline
5. Windsor 16-1-3
Key win: St. Pius X (Festus) 2-1
Key losses: North County split, St. Pius 0-2
Key player: Lexi Menne (2023) 133 kills and 141 digs
Key upcoming opponent: St Pius X (Festus)
6. Farmington 13-4
Key wins: Fredericktown 3-1
Key losses: Gideon 0-2, Jackson 0-3
Key player: Jelena Gray (2023) 198 kills and 222 digs
Key upcoming opponent: North County, Lesterville, Valle Catholic
7. St. Pius X Festus 18-6-4
Key wins: Windsor and Lindbergh
Key losses: Windsor, Farmington, Nerinx Hall
Key player: Hannah Leftridge (2025) 212 kills and 168 digs
Key upcoming opponent: Windsor
8. Fredericktown 23-3-1
Key wins: North County 2-0, South Iron 3-1
Key losses: Valle Catholic 0-3, Farmington 1-3, Cape Central 2-3
Key player: Kyndal Dodd (2022) 165 kills and 96 blocks
Key upcoming opponent: North County
9. Smithville 18-4-3
Key wins: Marshfield
Key losses: John Burroughs, Platte County, Odessa
Key player: Autumn Kaderly Autumn Kaderly 5'6" | S Smithville | 2022 State MO (2022) 375 assists, 164 digs, 93 kills
Key upcoming opponent: Platte County and Kearney
10. North County 18-3-2
Key wins: Jefferson 3-2
Key losses: Pattonville 1-2, Valle Catholic 2-3, Fredericktown 0-2
Key player: Kamryn Winch (2022) 110 kills 27 blocks
Key upcoming opponents: Farmington, Fredericktown, Lesterville