<p>Looking at this tournament field, I wanted to preview some of my favorite players from each team. These players not only lead their teams but also rank high on Maxpreps statistically.</p>
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<p><strong>Borgia Knights 18-2-2</strong></p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="41802" first="Ella" last="Brinkman"]n-junior</p>
<p>5’8 outside hitter currently leads Class 5 with 283 kills on the season and 6<sup>th</sup> in hitting percentage at .352%. #14 in all Missouri Classes in kills with 283. This kid is a smooth operator. She never seems to get raddled and has a great arm.</p>
<p>Caroline Glastetter-junior</p>
<p>5’10 outside hitter has 192 kills and sets at 16 in Class 5 with a .253% hitting percentage. Keeps getting better every time I’ve watched her play. Put down a couple of monster slams against Lafayette.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="41798" first="Annie" last="Arand"]-junior</p>
<p>#11 on the Class 5 list for assists with 507 on the season and #32 in all Missouri Classes. Runs a quick offense for the Knights.</p>
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<p><strong>Ozark Tigers 12-7-2</strong></p>
<p>Hannah Tadlock-senior</p>
<p>6’1 middle currently at 27<sup>th</sup> with 168 kills on the season and 19<sup>th</sup> with a hitting percentage of .301. Hannah also has the 4<sup>th</sup> spot in blocks with 70 on the season.</p>
<p>Hanna Vorhies-junior</p>
<p>6’0 outside comes in at 29<sup>th</sup> with 161 kills on the season and 38<sup>th</sup> with a hitting percentage of .253.</p>
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<p><strong>Nixa Eagles 18-2</strong></p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="102444" first="Sydney" last="Golden"]-junior</p>
<p>Currently in third place in assists in Class 5 with 595, but you’ll not see a better setter at this tourney. #13 in assists in all Missouri Classes with 595.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="102546" first="Jaycee" last="Fixsen"]-junior</p>
<p>236 has Fixsen at number 6 in Class 5 in kills. The 5’11 middle will impress with her movement and quick arm swing. #34 in all Missouri Classes in kills with 236.</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="41762" first="Taylor" last="Golmen"]-senior</p>
<p>6’0 middle is currently #5 in Class 5 in hitting percentage with a .398% clip. </p>
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<p><strong>Carl Junction Bulldogs 19-3</strong></p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="41753" first="Salma" last="Lewis"]-senior</p>
<p>275 kills on the season at #6 in Class 4 and 15<sup>th</sup> in hitting percentage at .301%. #15 in all of Missouri Classes in kills with those 275. Fun one to watch!</p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="101701" first="Logan" last="Jones"]-sophomore</p>
<p>Class 4 #2 with 636 on the year. Another setter in the tournament that is sure to impress. #9 in all Missouri Class in assists with 636.</p>
<p>Jessa Hylton-junior</p>
<p>The combo to [player_tooltip player_id="41753" first="Salma" last="Lewis"] is currently at 219 kills on the year. Nice piece of the puzzle for the Bulldogs. #49 in all Missouri Classes in kills with those 219. </p>
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<p><strong>Kickapoo Chiefs 15-4</strong></p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="41752" first="Kate" last="Owen"]-senior</p>
<p>Class 5 libero sitting at #11 in digs with 262.</p>
<p>Lauren Faria-senior</p>
<p>Setter in Class 5 at #6 with 544 on the year and #18 in all Missouri Classes in assist.</p>
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<p><strong>Jefferson City Jays 6-9-1</strong></p>
<p>Rhakala Blackmon-senior</p>
<p>5’11 middle Class 5 #19 in blocks with 40.</p>
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