Class C-1 All-State Teams: Buss Racks Up the Kills, Takes Player of the Year Honors
Although just a junior, Wichita State recruit Marriah Buss of Lincoln Lutheran has already set the Class C-1 career record for kills and is likely to become the first non-Class A player in state history with more than 2,000 career kills at some point next year.
In helping lead the Warriors to a runner-up finish in Class C-1 this year, Buss finished the season with 637 kills (6.6 per set) while hitting .437 and also added 60 blocks, 306 digs and 51 aces. In her three state-tournament matches this fall, she averaged 29 kills, four blocks and 13 digs per contest.
For her performance this season, Buss has been named the Prep Dig Class C-1 Player of the Year in Nebraska.
The other finalists for the Player of the Year honor were Kyla Swanson of Wahoo, Megan Woods of Grand Island Central Catholic and Kelsie Cada of Bishop Neumann.
The Player of the Year honors as well as All-State recognition is based on nominations received from coaches and observations from Prep Dig.
Below are the All-State teams in Class C-1. Prep Dig All-State teams in Nebraska are comprised of three teams with each having two setters, six attackers and two liberos/defensive specialists.
Class C1 1stTeam
Setter – Elle Glock, 6’0, Soph., Wahoo
Setter – Hope Leimbach, 5’5, Sr., Lincoln Lutheran
Attacker – Marriah Buss, 6’1, Jr., Lincoln Lutheran
Attacker – Kyla Swanson, 6’4, Sr., Wahoo
Attacker – Megan Woods, 5’10, Sr., Grand Island Central Catholic
Attacker – Kelsie Cada, 6’1, Sr., Bishop Neumann
Attacker – Jensen Rowse, 5’8, Jr., Minden
Attacker – Maggie Brahmer, 6’0, Sr., Pierce
Libero/DS – Erin Williams, 5’5, Sr., Lincoln Lutheran
Libero/DS – Mattie Purcell, 5’5, Sr., Columbus Lakeview
Class C1 2ndTeam
Setter – Alyssa Rezac, 5’7, Sr., Bishop Neumann
Setter – Katie Maser, 5’8, Jr., Grand Island Central Catholic
Attacker – Mya Larson, 5’11, Fr., Wahoo
Attacker – Brooklyn Minzel, 5’7, Sr., Malcolm
Attacker – Elly Larson, 6’0, Sr., Wahoo
Attacker – Kali Jurgensmeier, 6’1, Fr., Bishop Neumann
Attacker – Hayley Fox, 6’1, Sr., St. Paul
Attacker – Bailey Lehr, 5’10, Sr., Columbus Scotus
Libero/DS – Madison Murcek, 5’3, Jr., Omaha Roncalli
Libero/DS – Paige Lukasiewicz, 5’3, Soph., St. Paul
Class C1 3rdTeam
Setter – Sami Clarkson, 5’11, Sr., Omaha Concordia
Setter – Sierra Kile, 5’9, Sr., West Point-Beemer
Attacker – Hannah Lonowski, 5’8, Sr., Hastings Adams Central
Attacker – Taylor Pribyl, 6’1, Sr., Omaha Concordia
Attacker – Sara Huss, 6’4, Jr., Fairbury
Attacker – Lauren Pick, 5’10, Soph., Wayne
Attacker – Majesta Valasek, 5’8, Jr., Broken Bow
Attacker – Lauren Meyer, 5’6, Jr., Syracuse
Libero/DS – Jenna Lowry, 5’8, Sr., Grand Island Central Catholic
Libero/DS – Alexas Kuehn, 5’4, Sr., Minden
Honorable Mention
Columbus Lakeview: Abby Kapels, Britney Stock, Reese Janssen, Emily Van Cleave, Kaycee Grotelueschen
Adams Central: Caitlyn Scott, Regan Thomas, Tara Knehans
Chadron: Shea Bailey, Allie Ferguson, Carstyn Hageman, Tyleigh Strotheide
Omaha Concordia: Elise Volk, Hailey Michels
Omaha Roncalli: Madison Holzapfel, Ella Matthies
Fairbury: Leah Mach, Izze Schwab, Mikasa Lierman
Cozad: Carissa Jensen
Wayne: Ashton Boyer, Emily Armstrong, Katelyn Grone, Allyson Avery, Kiara Krusemark, Hailey Backer
Ashland-Greenwood: Saige Christo
West Point-Beemer: Sidney Swanson, Brooklyn Weddle
Ogallala: Emma Krab, Mackenzie Anderson, Maddie Mendoza, Lily Fair
Wahoo: Lauren Kavan, Kelsie Sears, Lillie Mann, Kendal Brigham
Douglas County West: Chloe Foral, Regan Glock, Leah Bevington, Brynn Glock, Graci Rittenhouse
Auburn: Sydnie Reeves
Syracuse: Meredith Clark, Jessica Moss, Brooke Snyder
Milford: Hannah Kepler
Broken Bow: Madison Neely, Kailyn Scott, Kya Scott
Minden: Ryleigh Hanson, Leah Boudreau
Mitchell: Keyana Wilfred
Arlington: Milee Young, Chase Andersen
O’Neill: Clair Morrow, Brianna Bauer, Alyssa Eichelberger
Columbus Scotus: Emily Stutzman, Courtney Kosch, Chloe Odbert
North Bend Central: Lauren Emanuel, Megan Ortmeier
Raymond Central: Kiley Elkins
Central City: Ryah Richardson, Ella Homolka, Alyssa Wilshusen, Chesney Reeves
Lincoln Christian: Alexis Johnson, Barrett Power, Sierra Beukelman
Pierce: Rhayna Waldner, Kayla Summons, Kenzie Moeller
St. Paul: Brooke Poppert, Grace Jerabek, Josie Jakubowski, Bree Carlson
Wilber-Clatonia: Delaney Splichal, Rylee Hayek
Gordon-Rushville: Sierra Garrett
LVSS: Reagan Klein
Malcolm: Ellie Baumert
Valentine: Skyler Reagle
Aquinas Catholic: Larissa Sellers, Micaiah Vrbka, Natalie Semin, Kloe Ruth, Breanna Stouffer
Bishop Neumann: Lindsey Thiele, Jaime Chvatal
Kearney Catholic: Olivia Micek, Kayla Lee, Sarah Clinch
Omaha Brownell-Talbot: Amanda Zhang
Louisville: Avery Heard, Faye Jacobsen, Olivia Zahn
Centura: Grace McDonald
David City: Lauren Vandenberg
Lincoln Lutheran: Josie Puelz, Megan Garbe, Lexie Kreizel
Grand Island Central Catholic: Avery Kalvoda, Allison Kalvoda, Kamryn Willman
Gibbon: Baylee Rockefeller
Hershey: Emily Barr, Channing Holm, Ashley Hassett