Eight Teams. One Title. The Class B State Volleyball Preview

Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: digdakotas30 in the coupon code area   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/11/image_069637.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-907619" /></figure>   The Class B State Volleyball Tournament arrives tomorrow with all the electricity, tension, and small-town pride that makes South Dakota volleyball special. Eight teams enter Rapid City knowing the margins are thin, the gyms will shake, and every serve, block, and out-of-system swing could flip a match. Day One is loaded with athletes who thrive under pressure — players whose skill, poise, and competitive fire will shape how this bracket unfolds. Here's what to expect from each squad, each core piece, and each matchup as the chase for the Class B crown begins.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chester vs. Herreid/Selby Area</h2>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chester Area Flyers</h3>   [player_tooltip player_id='832417' first='Gracie' last='Huntimer'] – Libero Expect Huntimer to be in full command from the opening serve. She plays with clean platform angles, elite anticipation, and a willingness to track down balls deep off the block. Her ability to neutralize seams and run down deflections will be huge against a heavy front-row opponent. When Huntimer keeps Chester in-system, everything opens up.   [player_tooltip player_id='839963' first='Jacy' last='Wolf'] – Outside Hitter Wolf is a point-scoring engine. She hits with pace, uses the block smartly, and isn't rattled when the defense is set up well. Watch for her to win long rallies with high hands and deep-corner shots. She'll be Chester's go-to in pressure moments — especially late in sets.   [player_tooltip player_id='725181' first='Lily' last='Van Hal'] – Setter Van Hal brings tempo and confidence. She's excellent at delivering clean, hittable balls even when she's running down passes, and she'll challenge HSA's middles by speeding up her pin connections. Her deceptive second-touch pushes and setter dumps could steal momentum at key moments.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Herreid/Selby Area Wolverines</h3>   [player_tooltip player_id='829372' first='Alyssa' last='Kaup'] – Libero Kaup is a technician in the back row. Her serve-receive patterns are smooth, she reads tip vs. swing early, and she rarely loses platform control. Expect her to be the steadying force for HSA, especially in rotations facing Wolf from the service line.   [player_tooltip player_id='884321' first='Jordyn' last='Rossow'] – Middle Rossow is a physical, high-contact middle who plays straight through the ball. She'll look to control the net with strong seals and quick attacks in front of the setter. If she establishes the block early, Chester's pins will feel it immediately.   Jessie Johnson – Middle Johnson pairs with Rossow to create one of the toughest middle duos in the Class B bracket. Johnson runs slides, stays available in transition, and reacts quickly on blocking close. Expect her to pressure Chester's offense by jumping in rhythm and forcing tough swings down the line.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Parkston vs. Bennett County</h2>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Parkston Trojans</h3>   Finley Bogenreif – Setter Bogenreif is a competitive, ball-controlling setter who thrives in fast-tempo systems. She loves to get her outsides into single-block situations and is excellent at reversing flow when the middle is shaded. Look for her to dictate pace early and keep Bennett County's blockers guessing.   [player_tooltip player_id='828841' first='Addison' last='Koehn'] – Libero Koehn brings floor leadership and aggressive defense. She takes wide lanes, isn't afraid to lay out on sharp cross-court hits, and turns tough first contacts into playable balls. If Parkston makes long defensive runs, it will be because Koehn stabilizes everything behind the block.   Kendall Herrmann – Outside Hitter Herrmann is a strong, high-IQ attacker who wins points with both power and finesse. She tools the block smartly and can bail Parkston out in out-of-system plays with heavy, controlled swings. Expect her to test Bennett County's left-back defense from the very first point.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bennett County Warriors</h3>   Peyson O'Neill – Middle A true net presence, O'Neill brings height, timing, and swing range. She hits a heavy ball on quicks and closes block seams well. Expect her to be heavily involved in early-set offense to establish middle threat.   Reagan O'Neill – Middle Paired with Peyson, Reagan gives Bennett County a twin-tower front. She blocks with discipline, reads the setter extremely well, and scores off quick transition balls. If the Warriors gain momentum, she'll be at the heart of it.   Clara Weber – Setter Weber is steady and composed. She prioritizes hittability, even when the pass pulls her off the net, and spreads her offense well to prevent teams from locking on to either middle. Her matchup against Bogenreif could determine this match's rhythm.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Northwestern vs. Gayville-Volin</h2>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northwestern Wildcats</h3>   [player_tooltip player_id='811139' first='Ashley' last='Haven'] – Middle Haven is explosive off one foot, fast in transition, and brings blocking pressure that alters opposing hitting lines. Expect her to challenge Gayville-Volin's pin hitters with aggressive close-outs and fast-tempo quicks that force defensive hesitation.   Ella Boekelheide – Setter Boekelheide runs the kind of offense that feels effortless when she's in rhythm. She loves to run tempo, isolate attackers, and keep the block spread thin. Her touch is clean, her decisions are quick, and she'll attack second-ball openings if GV's defense cheats.   Taylor Vetter – Outside Hitter Vetter is Northwestern's primary firestarter — a heavy-armed outside who takes big swings early and often. She scores off high hands, deep corners, and hard cross-court shots. Expect her to take a high-volume load and test GV's libero from the first rotation.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gayville-Volin Raiders</h3>   [player_tooltip player_id='835542' first='Maia' last='Achen'] – Outside Hitter Achen is dynamic and fearless. She swings with full extension, elevates well above smaller blocks, and loves to score in transition. She thrives when rallies get messy — and she's capable of delivering scoring bursts that flip sets.   Kendra Beeck – Setter Beeck is composed, athletic, and excellent at settling the offense when the match gets chaotic. She locates well to both pins and keeps middles engaged even when the pass is drifting. Her decision-making will be critical in matching Northwestern's fast offense.   [player_tooltip player_id='803157' first='Paisley' last='Dimmer'] – Outside Hitter Dimmer adds a strong second offensive option with smart shot selection. She hits seams, uses tipping effectively, and can extend rallies with disciplined swings. Expect her to be key in serve-receive stability and out-of-system scoring.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Warner vs. Harding County</h2>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Warner Monarchs</h3>   [player_tooltip player_id='758363' first='Jaycee' last='Jung'] – Outside Hitter Jung is a full-package outside — explosive, controlled, and deadly in transition. She takes fearless rips against well-formed blocks and has the ability to turn a single rotation into a scoring avalanche. Watch for her to set the tone early with terminal swings.   Reagan Wood – Setter Wood is surgical. She sees the block before the ball gets to her hands, runs tempo across the floor, and gets hitters into rhythm quickly. Her ability to diversify the offense is a major advantage in a high-stakes Day One matchup.   MaKenna Leidholt – Middle/Outside Leidholt's versatility is elite. She can attack on quicks, slides, or standard pin tempo — and her block timing is sharp regardless of position. Expect Warner to use her as a mismatch piece to disrupt Harding County's defensive scheme.   <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Harding County Ranchers</h3>   [player_tooltip player_id='748041' first='Mya' last='Glines'] – Setter Glines is a calm, steady setter who keeps Harding County organized. She's excellent at distributing the ball evenly and identifying hot hitters. Look for her to challenge Warner by speeding up the offense when the pass allows.   Kamry Padden – Setter/Middle Hitter One of the most unique hybrid players in the field, Padden brings creativity and aggressive net presence. She can run a 6-2, attack as a middle, and block with physicality. Her flexibility gives Harding County multiple lineup looks to throw at Warner.   Lexy Rolph – Libero Rolph is quick, instinctive, and relentless in pursuit. She reads hitters well and will be tasked with trying to slow down Jung and Leidholt — no small assignment. Expect her to take massive defensive volume from the opening serve.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thank you to all my readers for making this journey possible. My goal has always been simple—to shine a light on athletes at every level, from Division I to NAIA, and give them a platform to keep chasing their love for the game. 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