Dub Dub: Sept 17-23

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players are playing lights out all over the state! We wish we could capture everyone, but we try to get a dozen or so each week. As a reminder, numerous matches are taking place, but I will focus on two- or three-set matches versus five-setters, where the likelihood of a double-double increases. So here we go, the Dub Dub!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's start with a freshman phenom! [player_tooltip player_id='774316' first='Danaya' last='Petkova'] showed why her name is one to circle early, stuffing the stat sheet in a four-set battle. She tallied 14 explosive kills paired with 14 defensive digs, flashing the kind of all-around game and composure rarely seen in a first-year player. Alongside her, steady floor general [player_tooltip player_id='229558' first='Maggie' last='Smith'] notched 20 assists and 13 digs, proving she can both run the offense and make gritty second-contact plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kearney's physical six-rotation outside [player_tooltip player_id='222062' first='Madison' last='Browning'] still found her rhythm in a tough loss to Park Hill South. She delivered 14 kills with range and added 10 digs, showcasing her ability to impact the match on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At St. Michael's, athletic playmaker Grace Lowery came up big in a sweep, dropping 11 kills with efficiency while grinding out 12 digs, demonstrating her high motor and versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Liberty Bluejays leaned on the dominant arm of [player_tooltip player_id='833776' first='Kate' last='Spengler'], who hammered a match-high 16 kills and still managed 12 digs. Spengler continues to prove herself as a true six-rotation weapon with next-level upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Out in Webster Groves, junior two-way standout [player_tooltip player_id='845327' first='Carly' last='Harre'] made her presence felt with 11 powerful kills and 10 digs, showing her ability to impact the match both as a terminal attacker and a steady back-row defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Northland Christian's consistent point-producer [player_tooltip player_id='809806' first='Molly' last='Day'] added her name to the double-double club, posting 11 kills and 10 digs, the type of dependable stat line recruiters love to see.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pembroke Hill setter [player_tooltip player_id='729560' first='Isabel' last='Janes'] orchestrated the attack with 27 assists while adding 13 digs, highlighting her court IQ and defensive instincts. She continues to emerge as a setter who can run tempo while still defending at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carrollton's go-to arm, [player_tooltip player_id='837886' first='Sarah' last='Ratliff'], paced her squad with 14 kills and 10 digs in a win over Holden, providing the type of steady offensive production and back-row reliability that makes her a cornerstone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a 2-0 win, Willard setter [player_tooltip player_id='720877' first='Abby' last='Morris'] showed her savvy playmaking skills, finishing with 11 assists and 10 digs, a performance that displayed her calm leadership and ability to impact multiple phases of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Advance found multiple stars in its sweep of Woodland. Offensive sparkplug Emma Ellers led the charge with 12 kills and 11 digs, proving she can carry a load on both ends. Teammate balanced contributor [player_tooltip player_id='230385' first='Kyndall' last='Hitt'] added 12 assists and 11 digs, showing her value as a connector who keeps the offense humming while digging balls off the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And closing things out, Wiona's sophomore standout [player_tooltip player_id='834589' first='Lauren' last='Martin'] handled business in a sweep of El Dorado Springs, flashing poise, polish, and the type of upside that has coaches taking notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->