<p>With every updated ranking we find new standouts to add to the mix. This year is no different with players having breakout seasons and jumping on our radar. Here are some of the additions to the 2022 rankings.</p>
<p><strong>(46) [player_tooltip player_id="170249" first="Jacqueline" last="Beville"] - RS - Cor Jesu</strong></p>
<p>Beville helped lead her team to a 24-5 record in her final year. She delivered 197 kills on the season. She earned All-State honors and will head to play her college ball at South Alabama. </p>
<p><strong>(51) [player_tooltip player_id="170273" first="Katie" last="Boston"] - OH - Nerinx Hall</strong></p>
<p>Another All-State honoree, Boston had a strong season for Nerinx Hall. The Carthage College pledge had 242 kills and over 100 total blocks on the season. </p>
<p><strong>(58) [player_tooltip player_id="170275" first="Hannah" last="Linthacan"] - MB - Jefferson City</strong></p>
<p>The Jeff City middle played big in her final campaign in the state’s capital. She found gaps in the defense all season to put down 176 kills. She was also a force at the net defensively with 153 total blocks. She was named to the Class 4 All-State team. </p>
<p><strong>(61) [player_tooltip player_id="170248" first="Arden" last="Below"] - RS - Central</strong></p>
<p>The 6’0" Below was an all-around contributor for Central in 2021. She showed she can swing with 227 kills. She also showed off her hands with over 200 assists. We won’t downplay her defense considering she had 220 digs. She will take her talents to Lehigh. </p>
<p><strong>(68) [player_tooltip player_id="170277" first="Allie" last="Billmyer"] - OH - Nixa</strong></p>
<p>Billmyer was huge for Nixa in 2021 and make a name for herself in her last go-around. She had over 300 kills on the season</p>
<p><strong>(81) [player_tooltip player_id="170281" first="Christa" last="Duffel"] - MB - Strafford</strong></p>
<p>The College of Ozarks signee and All-State pick Duffel was a killer in the middle for Strafford. She helped carry the team to the state championship match where they fell short to Blair Oaks. She had 427 kills on the year and hit at almost a .400 clips. </p>
<p><strong>(92) [player_tooltip player_id="170287" first="Nina" last="Mange"] - S - St. Pius X (Kansas City)</strong></p>
<p>Piux had a storybook season and Mange was a big reason why. She ran a smooth offense and found the matchups all season for her hitters to find success. She averaged 10 assists per set for 962 on the year. </p>
<p><strong>(100) Bridgette Connor - OH - Notre Dame de Sion</strong></p>
<p>Notre Dame de Sion had a breakout season and you can thank Connor for playing a key role. On a final four run, she had 210 kills on the year, along with over 200 digs. </p>
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