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<p>The postseason has produced some of the year's best performances. From career-high kill totals to game-changing defense, these players made their mark in district tournaments and championship matches.</p>
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<p><strong>Kinslie Leonard — Lutheran St. Charles</strong></p>
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<p>Kinslie led the Cougars with a career-high 19 kills and added three blocks in their 25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 25-18 win over Duchesne in the district title match. She delivered her best performance of the season on the biggest stage, helping Lutheran St. Charles secure the championship.</p>
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<p><strong>Rylie Leonard — Lutheran St. Charles</strong></p>
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<p>Rylie recorded a season-high 12 kills while hitting .346 in the win over Duchesne. The total was just one shy of her career high of 13, which she set in last year's playoffs. She also chipped in five blocks to help the Cougars claim the district title.</p>
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<p><strong>Heidi Sparks — Lutheran St. Charles</strong></p>
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<p>Heidi made her presence felt at the net, finishing the district championship win over Duchesne with 13 kills and six blocks. Her career highs are 14 kills and nine blocks. Her performance helped keep the Cougars' Final Four run alive.</p>
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<p><strong>Maisy Hook — New Haven</strong></p>
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<p>Maisy did all she could to help the Shamrocks advance through districts. In a 15-25, 25-21, 12-25, 16-25 loss to Valley of Caledonia, the libero dug up a career-high 27 balls.</p>
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<p><strong>Mackenzie Pancer — Rockwood Summit</strong></p>
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<p>Mackenzie turned in a standout defensive performance in the district championship match, recording a career-high 51 digs as Rockwood Summit defeated Ursuline in five sets. One of the top liberos in the 2029 class, she helped the Falcons secure the district title with a remarkable effort.</p>
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<p><strong>Paige Mitchell — Ursuline Academy</strong></p>
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<p>Paige set the Bears' offense in motion in their district semifinal win over Pacific, delivering a career-high 41 assists to help Ursuline advance.</p>
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<p><strong>Eliza Torres — Ursuline Academy</strong></p>
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<p>A 2029 pin hitter, Eliza has been a major contributor for the Bears all season. She set a career high with 18 kills and hit .302 in Ursuline's 3-1 semifinal win over Pacific, helping the team reach the district title match against Summit.</p>
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<p><strong>Brynn Valin — Ursuline Academy</strong></p>
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<p>Brynn, a 2030 middle, posted a career-high 17 kills while hitting .333 in the semifinal win over Pacific. She also added five digs as the Bears advanced to the district title match.</p>
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<p><strong>Alayna Barkley — Marshfield</strong></p>
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<p>Alayna did all she could for the Blue Jays in their 2-3 loss to Jefferson City, finishing with 32 kills on 101 attempts. Both totals put her in the MSHSAA record books.</p>
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<p><strong>Harper Bell — Blue Eye</strong></p>
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<p>The sophomore set a career high with 29 kills in Blue Eye's 3-2 district semifinal win over Spokane. Her big night helped the team advance to the district title match.</p>
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<p><strong>Shannon Vysna — St. Paul Lutheran Concordia</strong></p>
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<p>Shannon had a career night in her team's 2-3 district title loss to Sacred Heart. She recorded a double-double, finishing with 16 assists and a career-high 28 kills.</p>
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<p><strong>Piper Hudson — Oak Grove</strong></p>
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<p>The left-handed opposite delivered a monster district tournament, recording 23 kills against Knob Noster and 18 against Clinton. She hit .666 across both wins and added 20 digs.</p>
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The postseason has produced some of the year's best performances. From career-high kill totals to game-changing defense, these players made their mark in district tournaments and championship matches.
Kinslie Leonard — Lutheran St. Charles Kinslie led the Cougars with a career-high 19 kills and added three blocks in their 25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 25-18 win over Duchesne in the district title match. She delivered her best performance of the season on the biggest stage, helping Lutheran St. Charles secure the championship. Rylie Leonard — Lutheran St. Charles Rylie recorded a season-high 12 kills while hitting .346 in the win over Duchesne. The total was just one shy of her career high of 13, which she set in last year's playoffs. She also chipped in five blocks to help the Cougars claim the district title. Heidi Sparks — Lutheran St. Charles Heidi made her presence felt at the net, finishing the district championship win over Duchesne with 13 kills and…
