Class 4 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='152141' first='Emma' last='Fairchild'] – 2023 – Opposite – Westminster Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fairchild was instrumental in the team's win over Platte County in the semifinals, 19-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-14. In critical moments late in game three, she would rocket 3 line shots on the right pin to push Westminster to the win. She would finish with 16 kills, hit .370, and add two blocks. In the finals against Incarnate Word Academy, she would finish with ten kills and two blocks, helping the Wildcats repeat in Class 4 with a 25-21, 17-25, 25-19, 25-23 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='152147' first='Avery' last='Stanfill'] – 2023 – Libero – Westminster Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The steady rock in the backcourt for Westminster gave her team every fighting chance to win the title over Incarnate Word. She picked up 26 digs in her last match to help seal the championship. In the semifinal win over Platte County, she finished with 12 digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244673' first='Kate' last='Brownfield'] – 2023 – Outside – Webb City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brownfield was the only bright spot in the semifinal loss to Incarnate Word as she led her team with 13 kills. In the 3^rd place five-set loss to Platte County, she would add 15 kills and 19 digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='169896' first='Ellie' last='Witthaus'] – 2025 – Outside – Incarnate Word Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Red Knights are loaded with young talent, and Witthaus is one of the top outside hitters for the team. In the championship loss to Westminster, Witthaus finished with 23 kills and hit .419 to help her team give the defending champions all they could handle. In the semifinal sweep of Webb City, Ellie had ten kills and hit .381. Look for Witthaus and IWA to contend for a championship again next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='169895' first='Tara' last='Greenberry'] – 2025 – Middle – Incarnate Word Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greenberry was the best middle in Class 4, and Incarnate Word is lucky to have her for another two years. Her presence in the middle altered her opponent's attacks over the weekend, and when she rotated out, the team dynamic was different. She would dominate with 14 kills and three blocks in the semifinal win over Webb City. In the finals, she finished with 15 kills and three blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='216466' first='Kendall' last='Johnson'] – 2024 – Outside – Platte County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10" outside for the Pirates gave Westminster fits in the semifinals as she would put down 11 kills and get nine digs. In the 3^rd place win over Webb City, she added 14 kills and two blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='244664' first='Ally' last='Fuchs'] – 2025 – DS – Incarnate Word Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='235705' first='Abby' last='Freund'] – 2024 – DS – Incarnate Word Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I think these were two of the best defenders in Class 4. In the finals, they teams for 36 digs; in the semifinals sweep, they finished with 17. As both of these defenders return, IWA is in good hands for at least next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='171209' first='Alli' last='Bishop'] – 2023 – Opposite – Westminster Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop is a tall lefty on the opposite that can be a shutdown blocker and a big-time terminator for the defending champions. In the championship win, she would hit .407 with 12 kills and two blocks. In the semifinals, she would contribute 12 kills and two blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->