Saint Louis Top Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the new season kicks off, several standout athletes have already made their mark with impressive performances. This week, we spotlight top players who have demonstrated skill and determination on the court. From [player_tooltip player_id='475322' first='Kate' last='Sherry']'s powerful 17 kills leading St. Pius X to victory against Liberty North to [player_tooltip player_id='544669' first='Gabriella' last='Schwoeppe']'s remarkable comeback after injury, the energy and talent displayed have set an exciting tone for the season ahead. Let's take a closer look at these exceptional performances and the athletes behind them.</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>In a win over Liberty North at the Pony Express Showcase in St. Joseph, MO, Kate came up big against Class 5 Liberty North. In the 25-19, 16-25, 25-17 win, Kate finished with a team high 17 kills and two blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='544669' first='Gabriella' last='Schwoeppe'] – Borgia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After having to miss last year because of injury, the 2027 opposite/setter led her team to a sweep of Francis Howell 25-21, 25-15, 25-20. Gabby finished with 16 kills, 19 assists, and six digs. What a way to bounce back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221230' first='Bennett' last='Raterman'] – St. Pius X</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Lancer on the list finished with 15 kills at a .521 hitting percentage and added a block. Bennett, in the first four matches of the season, is averaging 12.5 kills per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='807730' first='Chelsea' last='Plunkett'] – Marquette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chelsea has started her season off with a bang. The 2026 libero finished with a team high 16 digs in the team's sweep over Francis Howell.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='778204' first='Cece' last='Becker'] – Borgia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Knight has made the list of top performers with her team's high 15 digs in the team's win over Francis Howell. Cece is getting her first start of her career at libero for Borgia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221231' first='Elena' last='Ruble'] – St. Pius X</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some things never change, and Elena is as steady as they come, running the potent offense for the Lancers. In the win over Liberty North, Elena dished out 31 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='222580' first='Grace' last='Holtz'] – Francis Howell Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the Visitation Academy tournament over the weekend, Grace finished with 21 assists during the team's 25-17, 20-25 split with Notre Dame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='272167' first='Hailey' last='Lowery'] – Lafayette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hailey has started off her varsity career with Lafayette, dishing out a career high 16 assists during the team's 25-18, 25-17 win over Parkway Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jenna Kraemer – Lafayette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenna has waited a while for a game like the one&nbsp;she had against Pattonville. In the 25-16, 25-15 win, Kraemer finished with 6 kills on .625 hitting and is hitting .500 in the early part of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='816455' first='Madison' last='Czapla'] – Hillsboro</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hawks have a great start to the season, standing 4-0-2, and Madison had one heck of a blocking night to open the season. With the sweep over Cape Notre Dame, Madison recorded five solo blocks and assisted on four others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->