Class 4 and 5 Quarterfinal Previews
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Class 5 Quarterfinals 1 and 2 Preview Quarterfinal 1 Jackson 31-4-4 Vs. Lafayette 29-6 Common Opponents: Incarnate Word Lindbergh Marquette Oakville St. Dominic Each year playoffs come around, and these two are in the mix. Lafayette is the dynasty in…
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Quarterfinal 1
Jackson 31-4-4
Vs. Lafayette 29-6
Common Opponents:
Incarnate Word
Lindbergh
Marquette
Oakville
St. Dominic
Each year playoffs come around, and these two are in the mix. Lafayette is the dynasty in Class 5, and Jackson is looking for the school’s first trip to the final four in volleyball. Lafayette will take the match 3-0 and return to the final four after a couple of years’ hiatus.
Jackson Indians were 0-2-3 against common opponents; the longest winning streak was eight games.
Lost to Oakville, Pattonville, Incarnate Word- twice
Key Players:
Katherine St. John Katherine St. John 6'1" | OH Jackson | 2025 State MO -2025 – Outside – 6’1″
393 kills
Nadia Wasilewski Nadia Wasilewski 6'1" | OH Jackson | 2024 State MO – 2024 – Middle – 6’1”
235 kills, 82 blocks
Ella Domian Ella Domian 5'8" | OH Jackson | 2024 State MO – 2024 – Opposite – 5’10”
264 kills, 54 blocks
Holland Guilliams Holland Guilliams 5'5" | DS/L Jackson | 2024 State MO -2024 – Libero -5’5”
386 digs
Kamryn Link -2023 – Setter – 5’10”
694 assists
Lafayette Lancers 5-0 against common opponents. 18-game winning streak with wins over Eureka, Liberty, Liberty North, Kickapoo, and St. James Academy, KS.
Lancers went on a four-game losing streak in September with losses to St. Teresa’s Academy, Skutt Catholic, NE, St. Thomas Aquinas, KS, and Eureka.
Key Players:
Maya Witherspoon Maya Witherspoon 5'11" | OH Lafayette | 2025 State #44 Nation MO – 2025 – Outside – 5’11”
289 kills and 163 digs
Caitlyn Little Caitlyn Little 5'10" | OH Lafayette | 2023 State MO -2023 – Outside -5’10”
286 kills
Allison Risley Allison Risley 5'11" | OH Lafayette | 2024 State #187 Nation MO -2024 – Outisdie – 5’10”
242 kills and 264 digs
Madi Hartman -2024 – Libero – 5’8”
285 digs
Alyssa Nelson Alyssa Nelson 5'8" | S Wildwood | 2024 State MO -2024 – Setter – 5’8″
232 digs and 829 assists
Quarterfinal 2
St. Joseph’s Academy 17-9
Vs. St. Dominic 23-10-3
Common Opponents:
Cor Jesu Academy
Eureka
Francis Howell Central
Francis Howell
Incarnate Word Academy
Lafayette
Lutheran St. Charles
Marquette
Once again, we have St. Dominic seeking another trip to the final four, and St. Joseph’s Academy is standing in the way. The previous meeting went to the Angels with a 30-28, 25-17, 25-23 win. The Angels have hit their stride as of late and already have a sweep of the Crusaders. Look for St. Joseph’s to take this one in a 3-1 win to advance to the final four.
St. Joseph’s Academy went 5-3 in common opponents with losses to Eureka, Francis Howell, and Lafayette. They had a six-game losing streak in September and since have gone 13-1 and playing their best ball. I can attest that they are looking like a final four contender and have one of the best 2024 players in the nation.
Key Players:
Claire Morrissey Claire Morrissey 6'0" | RS St Joseph’s Academy | 2024 State #22 Nation MO – 2024 – Outside – 6’1”
228 kills and 169 digs
Madison Smith Madison Smith 5'7" | DS/L St. Joseph’s Academy | 2023 State MO – 2023 – Libero – 5’7″
272 digs
Anna Duncan – 2023 – Outside – 5-11
228 digs and 41 kills
Zoe Baliva Zoe Baliva 6'1" | OH St. Joseph's Academy | 2025 State MO -2025 – Outside – 6’1″
118 kills and 24 blocks
88 kills and 65 blocks
St. Dominic Crusaders are seeking their third straight trip to the final four. Knocked off Cor Jesu Academy and Rock Bridge on back-to-back nights in 5 set matches. Common opponents, the Crusaders went 3-4-1 and had a winning streak of 5 twice during the season.
Key Players:
Anna Kohmetscher -2023 – Outside -5’8”
341 kills
Kayla Robertson Kayla Robertson 6'0" | MB St. Dominic | 2024 State MO – 2024 – Outside – 6’1″
332 kills
Mary Kate Mulvaney – 2023 – Setter
152 kills, 221 digs, 710 assists
Brytn Lyon Brytn Lyon 6'1" | S St. Dominic | 2025 State MO -2026 – Setter – 2026
147 kills, 64 blocks, 249 assists
Class 4 Quarterfinals 1 and 2 Preview
Quarterfinal 1
Westminster Christian Wildcats 29-2-5
Vs. St. Pius X Lancers 23-3
Common Opponents:
Boliver
Incarnate Word Academy
Jefferson City
Lutheran South
Rosati-Kain
Visitation Academy
The defending Class 4 state champions are back on track for a repeat. Westminster is a senior-laden team, while St. Pius relies on their outstanding youth. They went 5-0-1 with the common opponents and 11 game winning streak. They lost to Parkway West and Ursuline Academy and redeemed by knocking off Parkway West in the district finals. I look for Westminster to move on to the final four with a 3-2 win.
Key Players:
Emma Fairchild Emma Fairchild 5'10" | OH Westminster Christian | 2023 State MO – 2023 – Outside – 5’11”
301 kills and 38 blocks
Alli Bishop Alli Bishop 6'0" | RS Westminster | 2023 State MO – 2023 – Opposite – 6’1″
268 kills and 43 blocks
Abigail Siess Abigail Siess 5'11" | OH Westminster Christian | 2023 State MO – 2023 – Outside – 5’9″
Shelby Truitt Shelby Truitt 5'10" | RS Westminster Christian | 2023 State MO – 2023 – Outside – 5’10”
235 kills and 290 digs
190 kills and 227 digs
Avery Stanfill Avery Stanfill 5'8" | DS/L Westminster Christian | 2023 State MO – 2023 – Libero – 5’7″
337 digs
St. Pius X will seek its first final four since 2019 with a core of young and talented players. With the common opponents, the Lancers would go 5-1, and they started the year on a 10-game winning streak and have lost to Farmington, Eureka, and Visitation. The Lancers would win the district championship over Farmington 3-1.
Key Players:
Hannah Burch – 2023 – Opposite – 5’11”
161 kills and 143 digs
Karlie Lane Karlie Lane 5'4" | DS/L St. Pius X Festus | 2024 State MO – 2024 – Libero – 5’6”
295 digs
Bennett Raterman Bennett Raterman 6'4" | MB St. Pius X (Festus) | 2026 State MO -2026 – Middle – 6’3″
300 kills and 46 blocks
Elena Ruble Elena Ruble 5'7" | S St. Pius X (Festus) | 2026 State MO – 2026 – Setter – 5’7″
781 assists and 147 digs
Hannah Leftridge Hannah Leftridge 5'10" | OH St. Pius X (Festus) | 2025 State MO – 2025 – Outside – 5’10”
307 kills and 261 digs
Quarterfinal 2
Incarnate Word Academy 27-12
Vs. Parkway Central 22-13-1
The Word is an 11-time state champion, making its first trip since 2017. Parkway Central is looking for the school’s 1st final four trips in history. This will be the 1st matchup for the two, and I see the Red Knights taking a sweep to move on to the final four.
Common Opponents:
Clayton
Kirkwood
Ladue
Lafayette
Lutheran South
Nerinx Hall
Oakville
Parkway West
Pattonville
Summit
Villa Duchesne
Visitation
Incarnate Word went 9-4 against the common foes with wins over Lutheran South, Summit, and Visitation, while those were losses for Parkway Central. IWA is 16-2 in the last 18.
Key Players:
Tara Greenberry Tara Greenberry 6'3" | MB Incarnate Word | 2025 State #117 Nation MO – 2025 – Middle – 6’3″
450 kills and 72 blocks
Sammi Bergjans Sammi Bergjans 5'9" | S Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO – 2024 – Setter – 5’9”
41 blocks and 1087 assists
Ellie Witthaus Ellie Witthaus 5'10" | OH Incarnate Word | 2025 State MO – 2025 – Outside – 5’8″
324 kills
Allie Fuchs – 2025 – Libero – 5’5”
517 digs
Abby Freund Abby Freund 5'5" | DS/L Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO – 2024 – DS – 5’6”
466 digs
Parkway Central went 5-8 with the common opponents and 5-5 in the last 10.
Key Players:
Brooke Hemmen Brooke Hemmen 5'10" | OH Parkway Central | 2024 State MO – 2024 – Outside – 5-10″
364 kills and 237 digs
Keri Piepho – 2025 – Outside -5’9″
309 kills, 227 digs
Rachel Ladd Rachel Ladd 5'7" | S Parkway Central | 2023 State MO -2023 – Setter – 5’9”
102 kills, 265 digs, and 772 assists
Josie Robinson -2023 – Libero
340 digs