Class 1 Volleyball: All-Tournament Team Honors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class 1 volleyball season brought thrilling moments, showcasing a mix of veteran teams and newcomers. Bismarck emerged as the champion, securing the school's first-ever state volleyball title in a dramatic championship match against the defending champions, Winona. Here is a look at my Final Four All-Tournament team for Class 1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828367' first='Taylor' last='Williams'] – Winona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Six-Rotation Middle Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Averaged a double-double during the semifinals and championship.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 22 kills, 13 digs, 1 block against Northland.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 18 kills, 13 digs, 11 blocks (a remarkable defensive performance).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='811547' first='Ayla' last='Hawkins'] – Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Middle Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Instrumental in Bismarck's comeback, particularly in the crucial moments of the championship.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 11 kills, 2 blocks in the sweep over Liberal.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 25 kills, 5 digs, 5 blocks, including a pivotal block that helped secure set point in the third set.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='807849' first='Ashley' last='Hawkins'] – Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Had a strong finish in the championship match after a solid semifinal.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 15 kills, 4 aces, 10 digs against Liberal.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 17 kills, 28 digs, showcasing her all-around play.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='834589' first='Lauren' last='Martin'] – Winona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Often overlooked, Lauren's defensive contributions were vital for Winona.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 9 kills, 14 digs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 9 kills, 24 digs, proving her worth on the court.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809806' first='Molly' last='Day'] – Northland Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Middle Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A standout player in both semifinal and third-place match.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 22 kills, 8 digs, 3 blocks against Winona.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> 15 kills, hitting .444, showcasing her powerful offense.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='729548' first='Kinley' last='Carr'] – Northland Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Setter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Impressive performances in both semifinal and third-place match.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> .667 hitting percentage, 30 assists, 6 digs, 2 aces, and 2 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 39 assists, 5 digs, 3 blocks against Winona.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827737' first='Sadie' last='Kile'] – Winona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Six-Rotation Middle</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Played a key role in Winona's offense throughout the tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 15 kills, 9 digs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 17 kills, 11 digs, contributing significantly to the team's efforts.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810735' first='Ally' last='Barton'] – Liberal</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Led her team in kills during the season and contributed in crucial matches.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 6 kills, 6 digs against Bismarck.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> 8 kills, 10 digs in the loss to Northland.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='809752' first='Loryn' last='Pierson'] – Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Middle Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A critical component of Bismarck's offensive strategy.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 11 kills, 1 block against Liberal, hitting .409.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 13 kills, 5 blocks, helping secure the title.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232323' first='Lexi' last='Lindsey'] – Winona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Setter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Provided vital assists for her team throughout the tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 41 assists, 5 aces, 14 digs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 41 assists, 12 digs, and 3 kills, facilitating Winona's offense.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->