Milestones: More Players Reaching Career Achievements

Players across the state continue to reach impressive career milestones as the season moves forward. From 500 career kills, digs, and assists to 1,000-plus achievements and school records, these athletes are making lasting contributions to their programs.   Jacie McMinn – Cabool   The 2027 libero has been a key contributor for Cabool over the past three seasons. Jacie McMinn recently surpassed 1,000 career digs. Her career high is 27 digs, which she recorded in a five-set loss to Liberty last season.   Harper Starnes – Lebanon   Harper has helped elevate the Yellowjackets' offense this season. She recently surpassed 1,000 career assists and now has 1,297. Harper is also just 58 digs away from reaching 500 career digs.   Sadie Meadows – Liberal   Sadie Meadows recently reached two major milestones for Liberal, surpassing 1,000 career assists and 500 career digs. She now has 1,154 assists and 561 digs as she helps the Bulldogs return to the Class 1 Final Four.   Ellen Mae Young – Pattonville   Ellen Mae Young is having another strong season while helping run Pattonville's 6-2 offense. In less than two seasons, she reached 500 career assists and has since increased her total to 639.   Peyton Farr and Danica McDonald – Mound City   Peyton Farr, a 2028 pin hitter, recently surpassed 500 career digs and now has 679. She is also just 59 kills away from reaching 500 career kills.   Teammate Danica McDonald, another 2028 player, reached 500 career assists earlier this season and now has 847.   Lochlar O'Bleness – Pembroke Hill   The Pacific commit recently surpassed 1,000 career digs during a win over Lincoln Prep. Lochlar O'Bleness currently has 1,081 career digs. She hit her career high last season, recording 33 digs in a 3-1 win over St. Joseph Central.   Ke'Ashza Roy – Hillcrest   Ke'Ashza Roy reached 1,000 career assists in just 18 months. She also surpassed 500 career digs this season and currently has 1,245 assists and 543 digs.   Kinze Reese – Mascoutah   The 2028 pin hitter recently became Mascoutah's all-time career aces leader with 157 and counting. Kinze Reese is also 245 kills away from 1,000 and 144 digs away from reaching 1,000 in that category. Both milestones appear well within reach.   Harper Whitworth – Mascoutah   Harper Whitworth recently surpassed 1,000 career assists and now has 1,122. The 2028 setter still has another season to add to her total.   Joree McBride – Branson   Joree McBride is making the most of her final season with the Pirates. After contributing in several roles throughout her career, she recently surpassed 1,000 career digs and 500 career kills. She currently has 1,099 digs and 554 kills.   Ally Boyd – Farmington   Ally Boyd is making the most of her final season as a Black Knight. She recently surpassed 1,000 career assists and now has 1,239. Ally has also set a new Farmington record with 731 assists in a season.   Addy Early – Cameron   Addy Early tied the Cameron school record with seven blocks in a five-set match.   Amy Barnes – Cameron   The 2028 libero reached 500 career digs earlier this season and has since increased her total to 606.   Brittan Smith – Kickapoo   Brittan Smith, another 2028 standout, surpassed 1,000 career digs earlier this season. She now has 1,061 and still has another full season to add to her total.   Landrie Vogt – Jefferson City   The 2028 setter reached two major milestones this season, surpassing 500 career digs before reaching 1,000 career assists. Landrie Vogt currently has 1,295 assists and still has another season to continue building her career totals.   Bristol Lathrop – Ash Grove   The 6-foot-1 2027 outside hitter reached 500 career kills earlier this season. Bristol Lathrop continues to add to that total and now has 751 career kills.   Paisley Hudson – Oak Grove   The three-year starter on the left pin recently surpassed 1,000 career kills. Paisley Hudson is looking to help Oak Grove return to the state championship picture after finishing third last season.

Players across the state continue to reach impressive career milestones as the season moves forward. From 500 career kills, digs, and assists to 1,000-plus achievements and school records, these athletes are making lasting contributions to their programs.