Revisiting the Top 6 KC Metro of 2021

<p>As we hit the final weeks of the regular season, we look back at another of our pre-season list to see how these athletes are doing this year. We are revisiting the top 6 KC Metro players of the class of 2021, with two added players entering the conversation.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="41748" first="Kristen" last="Birmingham"] -Park Hill High School</strong></p> <p>Birmingham is as advertised in her final season. The University of Oklahoma commit is having a strong senior year for the Trojans. </p> <p>233 Kills</p> <p>.322 Hitting %</p> <p>178 Digs, 326 Receptions</p> <p>25 Blocks</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="41749" first="Bailee" last="Middleton"] - Liberty High School</strong></p> <p>The Liberty leader is again having a productive all-around year. Middleton is committed to the University of Mississippi.</p> <p>126 Kills</p> <p>.158 Hitting %</p> <p>259 Digs, Receptions, 237 Receptions</p> <p>22 Aces</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="101675" first="Andi" last="Kreiling"] - Kearney High School</strong></p> <p>The Arizona State pledge is on way to leaving a memorable mark on her career for the Bulldogs. Kreiling, typically a middle has been strong for Kearney on the pin.</p> <p>206 Kills</p> <p>.295 Hitting %</p> <p>53 Digs</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="41757" first="Aly" last="Gurtiza"] - Lee’s Summit West High School</strong></p> <p>Not only is Gurtiza one of the top players in the city, she is among the best in the state. A high-level defender, she is still uncommitted.</p> <p>260 Digs</p> <p>166 Receptions</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="41759" first="Aubrey" last="LaPour"] - Blue Springs South High School</strong></p> <p>LaPour has continued to drop bombs on her opponents this fall for Blue Springs South. She is an aggressive pin and looks to score on every swing. LaPour is heading to Bryant University</p> <p>189 Kills</p> <p>.242 Hitting %</p> <p>113 Digs, 134 Receptions</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="101678" first="Bryn" last="McGehe"] - Platte County High School</strong></p> <p>McGehe has come on strong after missing the first few games of the season. She is still a versatile player, as seen by her numbers this fall. The senior is a University of Kansas commit.</p> <p>151 Kills</p> <p>.190 Hitting %</p> <p>268 Assists</p> <p>143 Digs.</p> <p><em><strong>Entered the conversation</strong></em></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="101677" first="Maggie" last="McInerney"] - St. Teresa’s Academy</strong></p> <p>McInerney has had a strong final campaign for the Stars. She has developed into a six-rotation outside and has shown the ability to carry a team. She will be going to the University of Chicago next fall.</p> <p>200 Kills</p> <p>.249 Hitting %</p> <p>207 Digs, 180 Receptions</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="41756" first="Tera" last="Reberry"] - Pleasant Hill High School</strong></p> <p>Reberry returned to Pleasant Hill for her final season after a year stint at Smith-Cotton. The Rockhurst pledge is leading the Chicks to a strong fall.</p> <p>281 Kills</p> <p>.298 Hitting %</p> <p>45 Total Blocks</p>