<p>The 26th District Volleyball Tournament will feature top players from defending state champion Assumption as well as standouts from Male and Brown.</p>
<p>Here’s a look at some players to watch in the 26th District Volleyball Tournament, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Oct. 22. </p>
<p><strong>Lee Ainoa Butler (Brown):</strong> A senior, Butler leads Brown. In Brown’s first seven matches in the 2020 high school volleyball season, Butler delivered 46 assists, 10 kills, 14 blocks, 34 digs and 15 service aces. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="103830" first="Caroline" last="Cermack"] (Assumption):</strong> A middle blocker/outside hitter, Cermack thrives at the net. Cermack has recorded 98 kills, 17 blocks, 26 digs and 15 service aces in 13 matches for the Rockets. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="68076" first="Alyssa" last="Eaton"] (Assumption):</strong> A senior setter, Eaton is a proven leader. Eaton has registered 235 assists and 53 digs in 12 matches for reigning state champion Assumption. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106668" first="Sydney" last="Helmers"] (Assumption):</strong> A sophomore outside hitter, Helmers is among the state’s top players. In 13 matches, Helmers has recorded 183 kills, 10 blocks and 44 digs.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="187951" first="Savanah" last="Jolly"] (Male):</strong> A sophomore setter/defensive specialist, Jolly is emerging as another leading player in the 2023 Class. In 12 matches, Jolly has distributed 109 assists while registering 21 digs and 13 kills. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="104567" first="Emily" last="Ready"] (Assumption):</strong> A junior opposite/middle blocker, Ready is a stellar hitter for the Rockets. In 11 matches, Ready has delivered 50 kills and 15 blocks for national powerhouse Assumption. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="68128" first="Madison" last="Rice-Locket"] (Male):</strong> A junior middle blocker, Rice-Locket is a longtime leader for Male. In 12 matches, Rice-Locket has tallied 104 kills, 9 blocks, 77 digs and 12 service aces.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="106667" first="Emily" last="Surbaugh"] (Male):</strong> A junior setter/defensive specialist, Surbaugh is a productive performer. Surbaugh has posted 101 assists, 77 digs and 22 kills in 12 matches for the Bulldogs. </p>
