Prep Dig Arkansas’ September Players of the Month

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In September, Arkansas' volleyball didn't disappoint. These players made their mark and are setting the tone for the rest of the season. Here are Prep Dig's Arkansas September Players of the Month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hitters of the Month</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='839946' first='Emmerson' last='Rehkopf'] (Farmington)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='808123' first='Michaelyn' last='Freeman'] (Hackett)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='808122' first='Chloe' last='Blessing'] (Shiloh Christian)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Anna Self (Dover)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='834319' first='Kirby' last='Conrad'] (Westside-Jonesboro)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arkansas' hitters took center stage in September, delivering some of the most dominant performances in the state. Farmington's [player_tooltip player_id='839946' first='Emmerson' last='Rehkopf'] continues to lead all hitters with more than 412 kills, setting the tone for others to follow after. Hackett's [player_tooltip player_id='808123' first='Michaelyn' last='Freeman'] and Shiloh Christian's [player_tooltip player_id='808122' first='Chloe' last='Blessing'] both joined the 1,000 career kill club, milestones that highlight their leadership and impact at the net. Dover's Anna Self added 295 kills to her season total, coming through in big moments when her team needed her most. And Westside's [player_tooltip player_id='834319' first='Kirby' last='Conrad'] made her presence known on the right side, tallying 269 kills and giving opposing defenses fits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Blockers of the Month</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='818366' first='Sadie' last='Morrison'] (Farmington)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='815254' first='Kennedy' last='Bullins'] (Marion)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='749917' first='Kenzy' last='Hogue'] (Fayetteville)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arkansas' top blockers have been steady all season, but September was when they really started to separate themselves. Farmington's [player_tooltip player_id='818366' first='Sadie' last='Morrison'] continued her dominant run in the middle, piling up 86 total blocks and controlling matches with her presence at the net. Marion's [player_tooltip player_id='815254' first='Kennedy' last='Bullins'] found her rhythm, adding 69 blocks to her season total and becoming a key piece of her team's front-row defense. Fayetteville's [player_tooltip player_id='749917' first='Kenzy' last='Hogue'] also made her mark, stacking up 72 blocks. Each of them elevated their game this past month and it's showing in the numbers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Liberos/DS of the Month</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='744606' first='Miranda' last='Leslie'] (Mayflower)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='763687' first='Bristol' last='Bonanno'] (Shiloh Christian)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='793405' first='Eden' last='Fields'] (Northside)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Back row play across Arkansas hit another level in September, with liberos and defensive specialists making big plays night after night. Shiloh Christian's [player_tooltip player_id='763687' first='Bristol' last='Bonanno'] led the charge with 5.4 digs per set, 476 digs, and had a career-high of 39 digs against Russellville, topping the state in digs for the month and keeping her team alive in every rally as just a freshman. Mayflower's [player_tooltip player_id='744606' first='Miranda' last='Leslie'] has topped the state in digs for the month of October, totaling 494 digs on the season and averaging 5.4 per set. Northside's [player_tooltip player_id='793405' first='Eden' last='Fields'] rounded out the top group with 401 digs. These three have been the anchors of their squads, and their September performances proved just how much control a great passer can have over a match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Setters of the Month</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Chloe Whittington (Mayflower)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mattyx Cureton (Westside - Jonesboro)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='744272' first='Catelyn' last='Edwards'] (Hackett)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='883787' first='Kolie' last='Beach'] (Farmington)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Cooper Beck (Jonesboro)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Setter play across Arkansas stayed sharp in September, with several standouts driving their teams' offenses. Mayflower's Chloe Whittington continues to lead with 742 assists, keeping her hitters in rhythm. Westside's Mattyx Cureton followed close behind with 709 assists and an efficient 9.7 per set. Hackett's [player_tooltip player_id='744272' first='Catelyn' last='Edwards'] added 673 assists, while Farmington's [player_tooltip player_id='883787' first='Kolie' last='Beach'] tallied 618 to keep her team's tempo steady. Jonesboro's Cooper Beck rounded out the group with 532 assists, contributing as both a setter and right-side hitter. Each has been key to their team's success as the season pushes deeper into fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Hannah Watkins, Prep Dig Arkansas Lead Scout, @prepdighannah on IG/X.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->