Gateway Matchup 2025 Players to Watch
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Reagan Nelson Reagan Nelson 6'0" | OH Pattonville | 2025 State #107 Nation MO – 6’0″– Outside – Pattonville A six rotation outside for the Pirates led the team last year with 405 kills, digs, and 261 and was one…
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Continue ReadingReagan Nelson Reagan Nelson 6'0" | OH Pattonville | 2025 State #107 Nation MO – 6’0″– Outside – Pattonville
A six rotation outside for the Pirates led the team last year with 405 kills, digs, and 261 and was one of the primary passers. Nelson had a tremendous club season and now returns for 2nd year and has the Pirates off to a 3-1 start.
Audrey O’Neill – Middle – Nerinx Hall
The first year on varsity is no problem for O’Neill as she leads the Markers in kills with 30 and 9 blocks.
Avery Helms Avery Helms 5'8" | DS/L Francis Howell | 2025 State MO – 5’7″ – Libero – Francis Howell
Helms is a tenacious defender for the Vikings and takes up a lot of court passing. She is already inching toward 500 digs in just her 2nd season. Watch the kid make power hitters look silly as she scoops up those bullets.
Katherine St. John Katherine St. John 6'1" | OH Jackson | 2025 State MO – 6’1″– Outside – Jackson
One of my favorite 2025 players is St. John for the Indians. A very athletic outside hitter with a mean swing and jump float. She led Jackson last year with 354 kills, so if you get the opportunity, watch this future star.
Ellie Witthaus Ellie Witthaus 5'10" | OH Incarnate Word | 2025 State MO – 5’8″ – Outside – Incarnate Word Academy
A brilliant outside that sees the blockers and defense exceptionally well. She does a fantastic job of using the blockers to her advantage. Off to a fast start on the young season with 60 kills.
Tara Greenberry Tara Greenberry 6'3" | MB Incarnate Word | 2025 State #117 Nation MO – 6’2″ – Middle – Incarnate Word Academy
An imposing figure in the middle for the Red Knights with her vertical wingspan, and mobility, Greenberry is going to turn out as an outstanding college player. She led her team in kills and blocks as a freshman.
Ella Keeven Ella Keeven 5'8" | S Marquette | 2025 State MO – 5’8”– Setter – Marquette
I’ve written about this setter before, and the club season’s improvement has been impressive. A smooth operator distributes the ball on target and has a nasty jump float.