1A State Finals: Impact Players
The 1A State finals last weekend were between returning State champions from the 2019 season St. Paul High School and the underdogs (coming into the tournament seeded #5) North Douglas High School. The match was won by the North Douglas…
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Continue ReadingThe 1A State finals last weekend were between returning State champions from the 2019 season St. Paul High School and the underdogs (coming into the tournament seeded #5) North Douglas High School.
The match was won by the North Douglas Warriors who bounced back after a set two loss (25-22, 18-25, 25-7, 25-17).
To recap the match, we will be identifying and highlighting players from each team that were impact players for the team. Although the Warriors came out on top, the Buckaroos also had some athletes with great performances in the match.
PAUL HIGH SCHOOL
Anabelle Davidson, 5’11”, MB, St. Paul High School
The junior middle blocker Davidson was a critical part of the line-up for the St. Paul High School Buckaroos, both offensively and defensively. In the championship match, she hit a .143 on 28 swings with 9 kills, was 10 for 10 from the service line, had 3 digs, and posted an impressive 4 blocks.
Davidson made the Casco First Team All-League this season.
Davidson is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
Gracie Koch, 5’8”, S, St. Paul High School
The primary sophomore setter Koch did an exceptional job running the offense for the St. Paul High School Buckaroos all season, and the State championship match was no different. She posted 26 assists, was 13 for 14 from the service line with 3 service aces, had 3 digs, and 2 blocks.
Koch made the Casco First Team All-League this season.
Koch is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
Stella Koch, 5’11”, OH, St. Paul High School
The sophomore six-rotation outside attacker Koch has stepped up big time this season for the St. Paul High School Buckaroos and showcased dominant all-around play in the State championship. She racked up 9 kills on 27 swings, hitting a .111, had 12 digs, was 11 for 11 from the service line with 3 service aces, passed a .800 on serve receive, and accumulated an insane 5 blocks.
Koch was named Moda Health Player of the Game, was the only St. Paul player to be named to the 1A All-Tournament team, was named Casco League Co-Player of the Year, and made the Casco First Team All-League.
Koch is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2024.
NORTH DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
Halli Vaughn, 5’8”, MB, North Douglas High School
The senior middle blocker Vaughn showcased some dominant play in the State championship match for the North Douglas High School Warriors, especially from the service line. She racked up an impressive 6 service aces on 14 serves, and no errors. She also had 3 digs, 2 blocks, and had 9 kills, hitting a.167.
Vaughn is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2022.
Asia Ward, OH, North Douglas High School
The junior six rotation outside attacker had a breakout match in the State championship for the North Douglas High School Warriors, showcasing dominant play all-around and in every aspect of her game. She posted 9 kills on 18 swings, with only 1 error, hitting an impressive .444, was deadly from the service line with 22/22 serves and 5 service aces, 11 digs, and passed a .900 on serve receive on 18 receptions.
Ward was named Moda Health Player of the Game.
Ward is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.
Brooklyn Williams, OH/S, North Douglas High School
The junior outside hitter/setter Williams is a critical piece to the lineup for the North Douglas High School Warriors, showcasing her versatility as an attacker, passer, and setter. In the Championship match, she posted 8 kills, 7 assists, 2 blocks, was 11/12 from the service line with 3 service aces, and passed a .867 on serve receive with 13 receptions.
Williams was named to the 1A All-Tournament team.
Williams is currently not committed to a school for the fall of 2023.