Career Milestones Are Back

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're excited to announce the return of our career milestones feature! Here are eight remarkable players who have achieved personal records, set school records, or reached significant career milestones. If you know of another player who has hit a career milestone, please email me or tag me on Twitter with a picture, and I'll add it to the article!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='217597' first='Lucy' last='Hafer'] – West Plains</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":888373,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/IMG_5060.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-888373" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Milestone:</strong> 2,000 assists</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Current Stats:</strong> 2,137 assists and counting</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Lucy has been instrumental in leading the West Plains offense, as the team currently holds a strong record of 13-3-1.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Halayna Loyd – Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":888374,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/IMG_4850_0c1d7b.jpg?w=819" alt="" class="wp-image-888374" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Milestone:</strong> 1,000 career assists</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Current Total:</strong> 1,227 assists, 36 blocks, 495 digs, and 117 kills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> In a thrilling 3-2 win over St. Vincent last year, Halayna set a personal best with 38 assists.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ryleigh Gage – Fort Osage</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":888380,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/image_2f21b0.jpeg?w=819" alt="" class="wp-image-888380" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Milestone:</strong> 1,000 career assists</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Current Stats:</strong> 408 career digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Ryleigh achieved a career-high 44 assists in a nail-biting match against North Kansas City, which ended with scores of 25-21, 19-25, 23-25, 25-15, and 15-8. Fort Osage currently boasts a 9-6-1 record, marking one of their best starts in recent years.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kamryn Hinnenkamp – Liberty North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Milestone:</strong> 1,000 career assists</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Current Season Performance:</strong> 445 assists</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Highlight:</strong> Kamryn reached her career-high of 49 assists in a 3-2 victory over Blue Springs, also contributing 25 digs for a double-double performance. She is on track to surpass last season's total of 842 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='542171' first='Sawyer' last='Hennigh'] – Liberty North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Milestone:</strong> 100 career blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Sawyer set a new school record with nine blocks in the Eagles' 3-1 win over Blue Springs South, while also contributing six kills with an impressive hitting percentage of .462.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261289' first='Ella' last='Anderson'] – Liberty</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":888379,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/image.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-888379" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Milestone:</strong> 1,000 career digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Current Total:</strong> 1,035 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Ella reached her milestone during a sweep of Oak Park. Last season, she showcased her skills with a career-high 35 digs in a dramatic win over crosstown rival Liberty North.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828367' first='Taylor' last='Williams'] – Winona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":888378,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/Taylor-Williams-Winona.jpg?w=868" alt="" class="wp-image-888378" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Coach , Winona Facebook Volleyball page</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Milestone:</strong> 1,000 career kills and digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Current Stats:</strong> 1,140 kills and 1,098 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Taylor had a standout game with 31 kills during a close 2-3 loss to Eminence and recorded her highest digs of 29 in a 3-2 win over Bunker during the 2024 season. She continues to be a vital player for the defending Class 1 champion Winona Wildcats.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809530' first='Ava' last='Blankenship'] – Sullivan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Milestone:</strong> All-time leader in blocks for Sullivan</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Current Total:</strong> 237 career blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Ava has been a consistent starter and is set to surpass the 1,000 career kills mark before the end of the season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:image {"id":888372,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/Ava-Blankenship-Sullivan.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-888372" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Sullivan VB Coach, Sullivan VB Page</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->