Farewell Tour: 6A-5A All-State Seniors
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We are still playing catchup as we charge forward minus one of our scouts! We are changing up how we share all-state lists this year and today we want to give the seniors their own space. Let’s highlight the seniors…
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Continue ReadingWe are still playing catchup as we charge forward minus one of our scouts! We are changing up how we share all-state lists this year and today we want to give the seniors their own space. Let’s highlight the seniors who finished their careers with a bang earning this remarkable honor.
Brooklyn DeLeye Brooklyn DeLeye 6'2" | OH Washburn Rural | 2023 State #30 Nation KS – Washburn Rural – First Team
The top player in the state finishes her career with another all-state honor after leading her team to a state title.
Alayan Pearson – Blue Valley Northwest – First Team
One of the top defenders in the state, Pearson caps off her career with all-state honors after a season with 450 digs in the libero jersey for the Huskies.
Taylor Russell Taylor Russell 6'0" | OH Washburn Rural | 2023 State KS – Washburn Rural – First Team
The 6’1″ opposite had a consistent final season for the state-champion Blues.
Betsy Goodenow Betsy Goodenow 6'0" | RS St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State #92 Nation KS – St. Thomas Aquinas – First Team
The silky smooth southpaw showed her versatility by scoring from the right pin and behind the 10-foot line for the state champion Saints. She paced the team with 386 kills on the year.
Maliyah Johnson Maliyah Johnson 5'8" | OH Hutchinson | 2023 State KS – Hutchinson – First Team
Johnson was excellent for Hutchinson the last couple of seasons and the final one earned her first-team honors. She delivered more than 4 kills per set on the year while holding a .300 hitting percentage.
Jaya Johnson Jaya Johnson 6'2" | MB Olathe South | 2023 State #116 Nation KS – Olathe South – Second Team
Johnson’s Olathe South team isn’t one of the stronger programs but her play speaks loud enough as they captured the attention of coaches to grab a second-team spot on the all-state team.
Connely Kilgore – Blue Valley – Second Team
The state runner-up Blue Valley Tigers have some recognition with Kilgore on the second team. She had 192 kills and showed she was trustworthy in serve receive.
Ava TeStrake Ava TeStrake 6'4" | OH Olathe Northwest | 2023 State #65 Nation KS – Olathe West – Second Team
The Owls made a big jump in 2022 and Testrake was the leader of the bunch. In her final campaign, she added 275 more kills to her career numbers.
Reagan Anderson Reagan Anderson 5'3" | DS/L St. Thomas Aquinas | 2023 State KS – St. Thomas Aquinas – Second Team
The state champion libero makes an appearance on the second team. There weren’t many defenders as consistent as Anderson was in her last year. She had 340 digs and 469 receptions in 2022.
Allie Paulsen Allie Paulsen 6'2" | MB Andover Central | 2023 State KS – Andover Central – Second Team
Paulsen showed her ability to affect the game both offensively and defensively as evidenced by her 285 kills and 74 blocks.
Brailee Bogle Brailee Bogle 6'0" | S Wichita Northwest | 2023 State KS – Wichita Northwest – Honorable Mention
Bogle earned honorable mention accolades after dishing out just under 700 assists on the year. She was also lethal behind the service line with 75 aces.
Elinor Engel Elinor Engel 6'1" | MB Shawnee Mission Northwest | 2023 State KS – Shawnee Mission Northwest – Honorable Mention
The senior capped off her year with all-state honors after a season that saw her hitting percentage at .331. She was the team leader in kills with 276.
Julia Kinney Julia Kinney 5'11" | OH Blue Valley | 2023 State KS – Blue Valley – Honorable Mention
The second Blue Valley senior to make the list, Kinney led the team in kills with 262.
Sawyer Thomsen Sawyer Thomsen 6'2" | MB Free State | 2023 State #145 Nation KS – Lawrence Free State – Honorable Mention
One of the best blockers in the state, Thomsen was a force at the net with 128 blocks. The team was at its best when she was in the lineup along the front row as she also had 324 kills.
Lauren Brown Lauren Brown 5'3" | DS/L St. James | 2023 State KS – St. James – Honorable Mention
The reliable defender and state runner-up Brown was key to the Thunder’s run in 2022. She had 242 digs when in the lineup. She added over 300 receptions to keep the team in system.
Abby Koontz – Newton – Honorable Mention
The final run saw Koontz grab an honorable mention all-state spot. The libero averaged just under 7 digs per set to lead the defense. Her 594 digs were near the top for the state.
Josie McLean – Hutchinson – Honorable Mention
The Salthawk setter had 923 assists in her final season.
Skylar Weaver Skylar Weaver 5'8" | OH Lansing | 2023 State KS – Lansing – Honorable Mention
Weaver was second on the state-qualifying team in kills, digs, and receptions and brought senior leadership to a young team.