Top Performers from the Saint Louis Area

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past week saw some incredible performances in high school volleyball in the Saint Louis area. From record-breaking kills to impressive defensive plays, athletes showcased their skills and determination on the court. Here are some standout players who made significant contributions to their teams' successes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='475339' first='Shaye' last='Witherspoon'] – Lafayette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lafayette had an impressive showing at the Ozark Tournament, clinching the title with Shaye leading the way. In a thrilling match against Park Hill South, Lafayette triumphed with scores of 25-23, 22-25, 25-19. Shaye delivered a career-high performance, finishing with 28 kills on 50 attempts and achieving an impressive .460 hitting percentage. Over five matches against Fayetteville, AR; [program_tooltip program_id='428790' first='Park' last='Hills'] South; Ozark; and Jefferson City, Shaye maintained a remarkable .429 hitting percentage, playing a crucial role in Lafayette's tournament victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828251' first='Jayla' last='Williams'] – Summit</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing at 6'0", Jayla was a key player for the Falcons in their hard-fought win over Webster Groves. The match went to five sets, ending 25-13, 25-23, 22-25, 21-25, 16-14. Jayla set a new career match high with 23 kills while maintaining an efficient hitting percentage of .349.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='834391' first='Kylee' last='Donahue'] – Incarnate Word</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IWA has been on a winning streak, highlighted by a significant victory over Cor Jesu,&nbsp;22-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-22, 16-14. In this match, Kylee shattered her career high of 13 kills with 22, showcasing her offensive prowess.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='237010' first='Izzie' last='Rysanek'] – Oakville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In her final season, Izzie has been making a mark for the Tigers. Despite a tough 1-3 loss to Kirkwood, she achieved a new career-high with 20 kills. Earlier in the week, she also had a standout performance with 17 kills in a five-set victory over Rockwood Summit.</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 is set to be highlighted in an upcoming article focused on milestones. After an impressive 37 digs in a close match against Blue Valley Southwest 25-23, 19-25, 25-21, 21-25, 11-15, she reached a new personal best in digs, demonstrating her defensive skill and determination.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='805158' first='Chloe' last='Stonebarger'] – St. Charles West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chloe has been a defensive powerhouse, recording 41 digs in two matches within a week. She first set her career high during a 1-3 loss to Orchard Farm, then matched it again in her team's 25-5, 24-26, 25-18, 25-21 victory over Parkway North.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Simona Kraft – Oakville</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 setter for the Tigers, Simona, had an outstanding performance, setting a new career-high with 42 assists in the 1-3 loss to Kirkwood. She also recorded two other matches with 37 assists each, showcasing her growth and skill as a playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='733021' first='Kendall' last='Lay'] – MICDS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kendall had an impressive weekend, posting 35 assists in a 1-3 loss to Visitation after contributing 31 assists in a 3-1 win over Villa and matching that number again in a victory against Ladue. Her 35 assists against Visitation marked a new match high for the talented 2028 setter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->