Best In The West: 2026 Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a second report today on four athletes in the Kansas Class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This one features ranked prospects from Western Kansas schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["553835"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68092e8fd1bd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beloit's Boudreaux is ranked No. 19 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026 and is arguably one of the best uncommitted western Kansas prospects. She finished her junior season with 273 kills and 87 blocks. She is super athletic and is a great floor leader. She has a "can-do" attitude and the skills to back it up. She is also a proven winner, helping the Trojans earn back-to-back trips to the state tournament. She will be leaned on to be more of a leader this fall as Beloit graduated a senior class with four college-committed athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["561070"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68092e8fd1c35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Halstead's Euwer will be competing for the No. 1 setter position for the Dragons this fall. She played a backup role for the Class 4A state champs as a junior. She recorded 85 assists, 22 kills, and 191 digs during her junior campaign. Halstead will be a preseason favorite to repeat as champs, as they lost just one starter to graduation. Euwer will have competition at the setter spot. She is ranked No. 77 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489348"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68092e8fd1c85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellinwood has two top-ranked members of the Class of 2026 expected to return this upcoming prep season. Moore is ranked No. 20 overall. As a junior, she finished second on the team in kills with 265 in 96 sets played. She was third on the team in blocks with 59. She is a physical athlete with a big reach. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["524466"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68092e8fd1cc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Widener rounds out this fearsome foursome from the Western Plains. She is ranked No. 53 overall. She finished third for the Eagles in kills last season with 234 in 102 sets played. She also recorded the second most aces on the roster with 58. The Eagles only graduated one senior, so they are built for a possible run for a state title in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->