Saint Louis Metro Top Hitting Performances from Last Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week showcased some incredible talent across the Saint Louis Metro area as high school volleyball players delivered outstanding performances. From record-breaking kills to intense five-set battles, athletes like [player_tooltip player_id='475322' first='Kate' last='Sherry'], [player_tooltip player_id='485600' first='Madelyn' last='Schaefer'], and [player_tooltip player_id='220349' first='Teagan' last='Pocius'] made headlines with their impressive stats. Let's dive into the highlights of the top hitting performances from last week.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='475322' first='Kate' last='Sherry'] – St. Pius X</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kate delivered an outstanding performance that stands as the season's top kill count in the Saint Louis Metro area. In a thrilling match against Marquette, which ended with scores of 23-25, 25-18, 25-27, 25-22, and 17-15, she achieved an impressive 43 kills and a hitting percentage of .402. This not only surpasses her previous career high of 22 kills but also places her third for kills in a single match in the MSHSAA record books.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='485600' first='Madelyn' last='Schaefer'] – Parkway Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madelyn is making history for the Colts. In a challenging five-set match against Oakville, which ended 27-25, 24-26, 25-20, 23-25, and 13-15, she recorded 25 kills on 73 attempts, averaging 15.8 kills per match. This performance marks her current season high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='222578' first='Georgia' last='Hite'] and [player_tooltip player_id='624662' first='Ries' last='Schnuck'] – John Burroughs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bombers put up an intense fight against one of Class 5's top teams, Westminster Christian. In a closely contested match that ended in a reverse sweep 26-24, 25-11, 13-25, 24-26, 14-16, Georgia and Ries combined for<strong> </strong>37 kills<strong> </strong>on 102 attempts and contributed 38 digs to the team's efforts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='545008' first='Aubrey' last='Toti'] – Lafayette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye on Aubrey, as she's set to be a standout over the next four years. She achieved a new career high with 14 kills and a hitting percentage of <strong>.</strong>360 during her team's 16-25, 25-15, 25-19 victory over Blue Springs at the Rockwood Tournament. The 6'0” 2029 outside hitter will be one to watch as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='220349' first='Teagan' last='Pocius'] – Marquette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teagan had a phenomenal game for the Mustangs in their match against Parkway West, which ended 22-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-19. She showcased her skills with a hitting percentage of .600, tallying 20 kills on 30 attempts with only two errors. Additionally, she contributed three blocks and five digs to secure the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='804673' first='Aubrey' last='Roshek'] and [player_tooltip player_id='559666' first='Bailey' last='Mierek'] - &nbsp;Lutheran St. Charles</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aubrey has emerged as a key offensive player for the Cougars. In a five-set battle against Francis Howell, she recorded 18 kills with a hitting percentage of .364. Bailey also had a standout performance, achieving a career high with 17 kills to give the Cougars some much-needed offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->