Class 5 Preseason Rankings 6-10
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Here’s where I start getting into more trouble. Class 5 is loaded with D1 talent, and it’s hard for me to decide who goes where so I base my rankings on who is returning and where—my reasoning for doing the…
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Continue ReadingHere’s where I start getting into more trouble. Class 5 is loaded with D1 talent, and it’s hard for me to decide who goes where so I base my rankings on who is returning and where—my reasoning for doing the rankings is because the state doesn’t do rankings for volleyball. The success factor for privates plays big in Class 5, making it harder to do until districts are released. My favorite part is reading the comments from fans of each team. This is done for fun and to get more people talking about high school volleyball. Look at my picks for 6-10 and 1-5 coming out next week.
6. St. Dominic Crusaders 26-11-3
This program has taken off the last couple of years and is now a mainstay in the playoffs. Last year 3rd place finisher with a win over Rock Bridge lost an outside, right-side, and setter but returned several D1 recruits and a newcomer setter that’s one of the best in the 2025 class.
Key Returners:
Kayla Robertson Kayla Robertson 6'0" | MB St. Dominic | 2024 State MO 292 kills
Faith Henke Faith Henke 5'10" | OH St. Dominic | 2023 State MO 150 kills and 62 blocks
7. Kickapoo Chiefs 26-8
Kickapoo lost four to graduation, has the returning core led by an outstanding outside hitter, and should be the team to beat in the Springfield area. Plenty return to make them a dangerous opponent.
Key Returners:
Bella Faria 295 kills and 276 digs
Reagan Greenway 151 digs and 571 assists
Grace Gardner 55 blocks and 155 kills
8. St. Joseph’s Academy Angels 16-10-1
The Angels have Mizzou commit on the outside, slamming balls, a great setter, and some big blocking middles and right sides returning. They lost to Francis Howell Central in 5 in the state playoffs.
Key Returners:
Claire Morrissey Claire Morrissey 6'0" | RS St Joseph’s Academy | 2024 State #22 Nation MO 307 kills and 180 digs
Abbie Raga 180 digs and 633 assists
Kayla Jansen Kayla Jansen 6'2" | MB St. Joseph's Academy | 2024 State MO 76 kills and 51 blocks
9. Francis Howell Central Spartans 20-10-3
Returning two of the top young hitters in the state and country is impressive and should make Central a tough team beat. Last year, a 2-3 defeat to St. Dominic in the playoffs should spark Central to return with a vengeance.
Key Returners:
Emma Blaine Emma Blaine 6'0" | MB St. Dominic | 2023 State MO 271 kills and 129 blocks
Jordan Smith Jordan Smith 6'4" | OH Francis Howell Central | 2025 State #59 Nation MO 363 kills, 44 blocks, and 150 digs
La Shae Pearson Shae Pearson 6'0" | RS Francis Howell | 2024 State MO 149 digs and 239 kills
Faith Rekosh 235 kills and 200 digs
10. Francis Howell Vikings 16-14-4
Howell was a young but talented team last year and only lost one starter from last year. Stuck in a district with Eureka, Borgia, and Lafayette doesn’t do them any favors. The schedule is a monster, but it should prepare them to come playoffs, and if they can get into another district, they could be tough to stop.
Key Returners:
Avery Helms Avery Helms 5'8" | DS/L Francis Howell | 2025 State MO 423 digs
Morgan Christine Dumm Morgan Christine Dumm 5'11" | S Francis Howell | 2025 State MO 605 assists
Danielle Moore Danielle Moore 6'2" | RS Francis Howell | 2025 State MO 110 kills