SWMO Top 2024 Libero’s

Prep Dig Staff

August 18, 2023 @ 11:50 AM

[player_tooltip player_id='495283' first='Tatum' last='Kuntz'] – 5'4” - Glendale   One of the best liberos in SWMO, Kuntz has the knack for being in the right spot at the right time. Tatum is a quick defender, fills the hole, and takes up a lot of space defensively. She will make any college coach happy with her tenacious defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='342439' first='Kya' last='Johnson'] – 5'7" - Kickapoo   I loved watching Kya at the final four last year play defense. Effortlessly passer with naturally athletic ability. She's a dual sports star at Kickapoo and should have her pick on playing college volleyball or basketball.   [player_tooltip player_id='172447' first='Sophia' last='Crane'] – 5'4" - Webb City   Sophia's been a mainstay the last two years on defense for the Cardinals and was instrumental in getting Webb City to last year's final four. She plays middle-back defense and gets tons of digs setting up for line shots.   Laikyn Higginbotham – 5'0" - East Newton   Laikyn is one of the better liberos for Class 2 in SWMO. She is quick, takes up a lot of space for her team, and gives them a solid first contact, whether on defense or passing. JUCO coach would be lucky to have her next year.   Payge Evans – 5'6" - Mt. Vernon   Payge had a fantastic first year as the starting libero for the Mountaineers. She gives her team a defender who attacks the ball, takes up much of the court on defense, and isn't afraid to get dirty. Mt. Vernon will have a solid libero who will reach 1000 career digs this season, having only been the libero for two years.

Tatum Kuntz Tatum Kuntz 5'4" | DS/L Glendale | 2024 State MO – 5'4” - Glendale