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The Falcons are still top in Class 3 but several others will be a challenge if Blair Oaks wants a threepeat. 1. Blair Oaks Falcons 13-3-1 The Falcons stay on top in Class 3 despite three losses. Will stay at…
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Continue ReadingThe Falcons are still top in Class 3 but several others will be a challenge if Blair Oaks wants a threepeat.
1. Blair Oaks Falcons 13-3-1
The Falcons stay on top in Class 3 despite three losses. Will stay at the top until someone in Class 3 can knock them off. Had a big win over California and Eldon last week.
2. Pleasant Hill Chicks 5-4
St. Joseph’s Academy Tournament became a big challenge for the Chicks as they lost to Howell, Timberland, and St. Joseph’s Academy. This will help prepare them for a trip back to the state title match. Gabriela Hanes Gabriela Hanes S Pleasant Hill | 2024 State MO and Abygail Widhalm Abygail Widhalm 5'10" | OH Pleasant Hill | 2024 State MO are big time players for the Chicks.
3. Odessa Bulldogs 11-0
Odessa went and got the hottest coach in Class 3. She now has her Bulldogs off to an undefeated start and will return every starter for next year. Balie Ailor and Kali Adamec are fantastic 2026 hitters for Odessa.
4. Potosi Trojans 11-2-1
With the sisters Eden and Ava Robart Ava Robart 5'11" | MB Potosi | 2025 State MO taking care of things offensively the Trojans are looking great early on. Once conference play gets going we will get a clearer picture of the strength of this team. We’ll see how good Potosi is this week with a rematch of Festus.
5. Mountain Grove Panthers 9-2-1
The Panthers are on a roll until a 0-2 loss to Blair Oaks and then a tough 2-3 loss to Class 2 Liberty. Got back on track with a win over Strafford 3-1. Raylee Stenzel Raylee Stenzel 5'11" | OH Mountain Grove | 2025 State MO is one of the best middles in Class 3 and a tough hitter to stop.
6. Strafford Indians 6-3-1
Strafford is a powerhouse in Class 3 and will contend for a district title this year. A loss to Mountain Grove, Marshfield, and Republic are not bad losses. Reese Darnell Reese Darnell 5'10" | S Strafford | 2026 State MO is running the offense and leading the team in assists and blocks.
7. Saxony Crusaders 11-2
Saxony moved up to Class 3 and out of Class 2 as the favorite. They have their work cut out for them if they want to make the playoffs. They lost to Class 1 Advance and Valle Catholic but have wins over Valle and Park Hills Central. Isabel Brown Isabel Brown 5'8" | S Saxony Lutheran | 2025 State MO and Landre Hoehne Landre Hoehne 5'7" | S Saxony Lutheran | 2024 State MO have the team on the right track.
8. Clever Blue Jays 11-1
Not much of a tough schedule at this point and the loss to Carl Junction might have been expected. Morgan Bos Morgan Bos 5'8" | OH Clever | 2024 State MO is the big hitter in the middle and boy can she slam it.
9. Park Hills Central Rebels 13-2
With the first 10 matches, the Rebels looked extremely tough but have faltered in the last three. Lost to Class 1 Advance in the Dig for Life finals and then were swept by Saxony. Blair Sitton Blair Sitton 6'4" | MB Central Park Hills | 2025 State MO is a monster middle committed to Lindenwood.
10. Fredericktown Black Cats 11-1-1
With only 1 loss on the season to PH Central in the Dig for Life Tournament 21-25, 21-25 Fredericktown moves into this week’s rankings. Big games against Valle Catholic and Farmington will tell if the Black Cats stay in the ranking or drop out next week.