Coming in Hot

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season is officially underway. Who started the season on absolute fire? Here are some of the top stat lines from the first night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["666872"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a947cd757467"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Park Hill played a couple of matches on night one, and Osegueda came out of the gate strong, averaging 5.4 kills per set across the two matches. She saved her best performance for the three-set matchup against St. Michael the Archangel, where she recorded a match-high 16 kills and immediately established herself as one of Park Hill's top offensive weapons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["446328"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a947cd7574f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ICYMI, I dropped the KC Metro Preseason [program_tooltip program_id='428794' first='Power' last=''] 8, with Lee's Summit West sitting at the top. One of the key returners is Massengill, and she wasted no time showing why. She opened the season averaging an impressive 4.7 kills per set in a three-set sweep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While I'm focusing primarily on stats from opening night, it's also worth noting that Massengill continued to play a major role in the Titans' win yesterday over Blue Valley West. A strong start for one of the key pieces on the KC Metro's No. 1 team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["829014"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a947cd757562"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading east, we will eventually get to two Buttrums, but first up is Ady. Ady wasted little time making an impact on opening night, finishing with 20 kills across five sets. That comes out to an impressive 4.0 kills per set to begin the season. If she can continue producing at that rate, expect Ady to be a major weapon for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1024232,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a947cd7575cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd is wheelin' and dealin' to start the season from the setter position. She has already dished out 77 assists, good for an impressive 8.6 assists per set. She has been consistently putting her hitters in position to succeed and keeping the offense moving early in the season. If Boyd can continue distributing the ball at this pace, expect her to remain one of the more productive setters to watch as the season moves forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["912719"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a947cd757634"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ft. Zumwalt West has gotten off to a strong start behind the play of Wolff, who has already dished out 42 assists to open the season. That comes out to an impressive 8.4 assists per set, giving the Jaguars a reliable presence running the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778363"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a947cd7576a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chappell continues to show why she's one of the top blockers in the state. She opened the first night averaging nearly two blocks per set, making an immediate impact at the net. Her ability to consistently take away attacking angles and create extra opportunities for her defense should make her a major factor for Park Hill throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["729596"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a947cd75770e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm not sure which twin is older, but both are bringing their A games to start the year. From the libero position, Carina is already digging at an impressive 4.6 per set early in the season. She's been a steady presence in the back row, helping keep rallies alive and giving her team plenty of opportunities to transition into offense. If she can maintain that pace, she'll quickly establish herself as one of the more productive defensive players in the area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["983256"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a947cd757779"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Platte County libero started opening night averaging 4.4 digs per set, immediately making her presence felt in the back row. She was a consistent defensive presence throughout the opening matches, helping extend rallies and keep Platte County in system. If she can maintain that production, she should be one of the key pieces of the Pirates' defense as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->