Kill Leaders In The Sophomore Class For 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>**The Prep Dig Exposure Tour is coming to Pontiac on Dec. 21 for all interested 2026-2029 prospects following the 2025 fall season. </em><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2032/register/prep-dig-exposure-tour-michigan#register"><strong><em>Click here to register</em></strong></a><em>, and use promo code <strong>“EllisPD25”</strong> to get $10 off your registration.**</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 prep season is already winding down with the postseason beginning in less than a month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a closer look at which sophomores have been turning up the fire power this fall and leading the way in kills (stats through MaxPreps/Hudl) thus far in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='569772' first='Lauren' last='Sheldon'], Stoney Creek</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sheldon has been one to watch since last season as a freshman, but she's really taken a big step forward this fall and proving to be a top hitter in the state. Sheldon has <strong>408 kills </strong>this fall, helping Stoney Creek find another gear late in the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='808004' first='Lauren' last='West'], Croswell-Lexington</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West has also stepped up in a big way, really surpassing her freshman performance with <strong>372 kills </strong>thus far in 2025. She's hitting nearly .300 in the process and just showing a lot more awareness and savvy at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='569773' first='Skylar' last='Ignash'], Cass City</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's not surprising to see Ignash as part of this list, and she's only going to get better. With <strong>367 kills </strong>in 2025 to this point, I like how Ignash is finding new ways to put the ball away and getting more comfortable in a lead role. Ignash has a solid 29-kill outing in a five-set win over Reese that really took her game to another level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='808192' first='Reese' last='Williams'], Roscommon</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is a player who can do everything, and she's proving to be one of the top sophomores in the state. Williams has <strong>357 kills </strong>and counting this fall while hitting over .300 and doing it with a great mix of power and finesse.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='732303' first='Annie' last='Saenz'], Concord</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An emerging middle, Saenz has powered the Concord offense with <strong>354 kills </strong>this fall. She's doing a great job of high-pointing the ball and putting consistent power behind it. Saenz is riding a 14-match streak with double-digit kills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='569767' first='Quinn' last='Nelson'], Marian</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nelson had to sit out her freshman season, but she came ready to explode as a sophomore. Nelson has <strong>336 kills </strong>to lead a talented Marian offense, while hitting just under .300. Nelson is also putting up her best games against the best competition, which is a positive sign for her future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829421' first='Amaya' last='Frias'], Ionia</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great story this fall is the Ionia volleyball team and they have a sophomore leading the way. Frias has put together <strong>296 kills </strong>this fall. She's been very consistent in her production as Ionia keeps racking up wins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='584598' first='Allison' last='Stakoe'], Bloomfield Hills</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bloomfield Hills looks like a D1 contender and Stakoe is a key piece to that. She's got <strong>287 kills </strong>on the season while hitting .311 for the Black Hawks. She put down 14 key kills in a four-set win over Clarkston last week to lock up a league title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='881556' first='Stella' last='Polavin'], Forest Hills Northern</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Huskies have another talented young finisher at the net. The 6'2” Polavin has <strong>275 kills</strong> on the season, finishing from either pin. She's been steady, but always a threat to get hot, as she showed in a 22-kill outing against Grand Rapids Catholic Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587016' first='Lillian' last='Bowman'], Plymouth Christian</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plymouth Christian is no stranger to having strong young hitters either. Bowman is a 6'1” outside that has put down <strong>274 kills </strong>this fall and looks ready to take her game to another level in the next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->