Class 5 State Championship All-Tournament Team: Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class 5 volleyball championship concluded with Lafayette securing another title, further solidifying their impressive legacy in the largest classification. While the final four teams included Lee's Summit North, Incarnate Word, and Nixa—teams that weren't initially predicted—they all showcased exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This championship highlighted the remarkable talent present in Class 5, with Lafayette once again proving its dominance. The All-Tournament selections recognize the outstanding performances of individual 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: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>Undefeated in the final four since joining Lafayette.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 30 kills, hitting <strong>.328</strong>, with 2 aces, 3 digs, and 2 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 31 kills, hitting <strong>.314</strong>, with 10 digs, 3 blocks, 1 ace, and 3 assists.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ranked among the top five for kills in a match at the final four.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='545008' first='Aubrey' last='Toti'] – Lafayette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Pin 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 promising 2029 player and key contributor for Lafayette.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Tournament Stats:</strong> 12 kills in total, including 12 kills in the semifinal match.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Expected to be a vital piece in Lafayette's pursuit of a fifth straight title next year.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812524' first='Claire' last='Ulrich'] – Lafayette</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>Key defensive player and served effectively for Lafayette.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 5 kills, 4 aces, 4 digs, and 3 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 5 kills, 1 ace, and 2 blocks, making her presence felt 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='223117' first='Addy' last='Wiese'] – Lafayette</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Libero</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A crucial defensive leader for Lafayette, finishing her career with another title.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 29 digs, leading all players.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 21 digs, ensuring solid defensive play.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='834151' first='Kenzie' last='Huhman'] – Lee's Summit North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Opposite Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Performance Overview:</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stepped up big in the title match, showing her versatility.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 14 kills, 8 digs, and 4 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 17 kills, 2 aces, and 15 digs, aiding her team's advancement to the finals.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='485632' first='Leighton' last='Benne'] – Lee's Summit North</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>An outstanding playmaker for Lee's Summit North.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 5 kills, 49 assists, and 12 digs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship Stats:</strong> 32 assists, 2 aces, 3 digs, and 2 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='357615' first='Piper' last='Bahr'] – Lee's Summit North</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>Made a significant impact during her limited time on the court.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 11 kills, hitting <strong>.348</strong>, with 3 digs and 1 block.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Showed great potential before being sidelined.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490209' first='Gwen' last='Kubik'] – Nixa</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>A standout player during the Final Four, integral to Nixa's success.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 15 kills, hitting <strong>.286</strong>, with 5 digs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> 12 kills, hitting <strong>.276</strong>, with 4 digs.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='839111' first='Taylor' last='Wood'] – Nixa</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>Versatile player who excelled during the final four.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> Triple-double with 15 kills, hitting <strong>.538</strong>, 21 assists, 10 digs, and 3 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 7 kills, 22 assists, and 9 digs, just shy of a double-double.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='775966' first='Erin' last='Donald'] – Incarnate Word Academy (IWA)</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>Fearless competitor and standout performer for IWA.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal Stats:</strong> 18 kills, hitting <strong>.485</strong>, with 1 dig and 2 blocks.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>3rd Place Match Stats:</strong> 8 kills, hitting <strong>.333</strong>, with 2 digs and 1 block.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->