New Names Entering the Rankings
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We always look forward to learning about new players over the year. Unfortunately, players fall through the cracks in our attempt to cover the whole state. We are grateful for the videos and stats to introduce us to new faces.…
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Continue ReadingWe always look forward to learning about new players over the year. Unfortunately, players fall through the cracks in our attempt to cover the whole state. We are grateful for the videos and stats to introduce us to new faces. Here are some players we discovered this fall who make an impression and entered our updated rankings.
Fisayo Afonja Fisayo Afonja 5'10" | MB Baldwin | 2024 State KS – MB – Baldwin
Honorable mention All-State in 2021, Afonja had a monster year for Baldwin. 340 kills at a .373 hitting percentage were her offensive stat line. She can play on the pin at the next level with her agility and scoring ability.
Jacqueline Corcoran Jacqueline Corcoran 5'10" | OH Circle | 2024 State KS – OH – Circle
Corcoran snatched up first-team All-State honors in her sophomore year for a 35 win Circle team. She delivered for her team when it matter, garnering 379 kills and 266 digs this fall.
Anna Laincz Anna Laincz 5'10" | OH Lansing | 2024 State KS – OH – Lansing
Laincz was a welcomed surprise for the state champion Lions in 2021 almost doubling her production from her freshman year. She had 172 kills on the year.
Camryn Hutchinson Camryn Hutchinson 5'4" | S Smith Center | 2024 State KS – S – Smith Center
43 wins are a lot in a year but that’s what Smith Center earned behind the play of Hutchinson. The setter, who will also be looked at as a defender had just under 700 assists as one of the primary ball handlers.
Emery Keebaugh Emery Keebaugh 5'10" | OH Ottawa | 2024 State KS – OH – Ottawa
The 5’10” Keebaugh was dynamite in her second season, earning first-team Class 4A All-State honors. She led the way with 454 kills and 289 digs. She is a very athletic player who can play at the next level.
Ashlynn Jaccard Ashlynn Jaccard 5'11" | MB Lansing | 2024 State KS – MB – Lansing
State championship teams need good role players and Jaccard was great in her role to jump into our latest rankings. She played in spots throughout the season but was clutch down the stretch with against Maize and Maize South.
Ella L. Goodwin Ella L. Goodwin 5'11" | OH St. James Academy | 2024 State KS – MB – St. James
Goodwin was huge for St. James in her sophomore year. She stepped up and put up big numbers to help get the team to the state tournament. She had 193 kills and 34 blocks. Her potential is through the roof.
Kylee Johnston Kylee Johnston 5'3" | DS/L Oswego | 2024 State KS – DS/L – Oswego
Johnston entered the rankings after a solid season for Oswego. In 44 sets, she grabbed 156 digs and 239 receptions