This Week’s Top Performances in the Saint Louis Metro

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In an exciting week of high school volleyball, standout athletes shone brightly across the Saint Louis Metro area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='729470' first='Sarah' last='Albers'] – Seckman</strong>:</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dominating the net, Sarah led her team to a thrilling five-set victory over Webster Groves, finishing with an impressive <strong>29 kills</strong>, the highest in the Metro Area this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='776733' first='Peyton' last='Dolley'] – Lafayette</strong>:</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a career night during a 3-1 win against Oakville, Peyton recorded <strong>11 kills</strong> with a remarkable hitting percentage of <strong>.526</strong>, along with three blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='207581' first='Jillian' last='Raterman'] – Ursuline Academy</strong>:</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jillian spearheaded her team to victory over Kirkwood with <strong>20 kills</strong>, showcasing her all-around skills with a block, an ace, and eight digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='791108' first='Addy' last='Cassinger'] – Winfield</strong>:</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite a tough loss to Orchard Farm, Addy set a season record for digs, racking up <strong>41 digs</strong> in a hard-fought match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='797702' first='Peyton' last='Guffey'] – Jefferson</strong>:</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a nail-biting match against Ste. Genevieve Peyton had a career-high <strong>30 digs</strong>, making a significant contribution to her team's efforts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221231' first='Elena' last='Ruble'] – St. Pius X</strong>:</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leading the offense to a decisive win, Elena tallied <strong>41 assists</strong>, placing her at the top for assists in a game across the Metro area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='459892' first='Ashley' last='Eveler'] – St. Joseph's Academy</strong>:</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a tough battle against Marquette, Ashley played a pivotal role with <strong>four aces, four kills</strong>, and <strong>37 assists</strong> to secure a reverse sweep victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Halayna Loyd – Jefferson</strong>:</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Halayna matched her teammate's performance, also delivering <strong>37 assists</strong>, along with a kill and a block in a competitive match against Ste. Genevieve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->