Class 5 top returning statistical leaders for 2021- Part 2

<p>Class 5, loaded with D1 recruits again, will make this the class to watch to see who makes the final four.   With MSHSAA finally releasing districts, several of the players on the list will not even win a district title this year.  Let us take a look at some of the top statistical leaders returning this year in Class 5. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="119221" first="Chapel" last="Dobbs"]-Junior-Helias</strong></p> <p>She started her sophomore year slow but got her footing toward the end of the season to help Helias lose to Nixa.  She finished the year with 325 kills and 52 blocks to cap off a strong sophomore year.  Look for her production to increase tremendously this season. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="119184" first="Sydnee" last="Dudolski"]-Senior-Carthage</strong></p> <p>Sydnee will need to have a monster season to help the Tigers get back into the playoffs.  With Carthage losing the last 6 of the season and in one of the toughest conferences in the state, Sydnee will need to come up big again this year.  She finished the year with 303 kills and 258 digs and a season-high 24 kills in a 3-2 win over Republic<strong>. </strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="41816" first="Lacey" last="Higgins"]-Senior-Lee’s Summit West</strong></p> <p>The 5’6 sparkplug helped guide the Titans back to the playoffs but ran into Nixa and lost 1-3.  Looking back into the state playoffs, look for Lacy Higgins to steer the ship successfully this season.  With 916 assists and 241 digs last season and season-high 65 assists in a 3-2 win over Blue Springs, I don’t doubt the Titans will be tough to beat come playoff time. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="119219" first="MaKya" last="Clayton"]-Junior-Lee’s Summit</strong></p> <p>Another 5’6 sparkplug in the town of Lee’s Summit, Makya put up great numbers as a sophomore.  With 841 assists and 164 digs, she helps the Tigers to the playoffs, where they eventually lost to State Champion Liberty North in 5 sets. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ella Swindel-Junior-Rock Bridge</strong></p> <p>The 6’2 setter returns to a Bruin team that will put up another fight come playoff time.  This future D1 player stat stuffer put up some great numbers as well in her sophomore year.  With 776 assists, 202 digs, 135 kills, and 64 blocks, Ella Swindel again dominates her opposition. An all-around game that will put her and the Bruins in a position to be very successful this year. Don’t be surprised to see Rock Bridge back in the playoffs this year and looking to take those extra steps to reach a final four. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="119220" first="Lily" last="Dudley"]-Junior-Rock Bridge</strong></p> <p>The 5-10 outside hitter came out of the gates as a sophomore on fire.  In the second match of the year, in a 3-2 win over Camdenton, Lily put down 25 kills. Having a D1 setter giving her the ball helped, but Dudley sure is a crowd-pleaser.  Look for her output this year to increase more with a year under her belt. 291 kills 40 blocks and 152 digs to end her sophomore campaign.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="119186" first="Mia" last="Trankler"]-Senior-Jackson</strong></p> <p>The 6’1 senior helped the Indians to another district title with her 261 kills and hit .460% on the year.  Add in the 106 blocks, and Jackson has a mobile middle that puts up a solid wall for her opposition.  [player_tooltip player_id="119186" first="Mia" last="Trankler"] should be one of the top Class 5 blockers this year with great lateral movement, a long wingspan, and a great vertical.  Season-high 11 blocks in a 3-0 win over Saxony. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p>