Super Tuesday Delivers:Thrills, Shake Ups and an Upset

Some days, you just pick the right games. We knew Tuesday night was going to be good, but it certainly didn't disappoint. Three of our five headliner matches went five sets, conference races tightened up, and Greenwood delivered a big upset in our Game of the Week.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Game of the Week: Greenwood 3, Farmington 2</h2>   Greenwood delivered one of the biggest upsets of Super Tuesday, ending Farmington's winning streak in a five-set thriller.   The two-and-a-half-hour drive was well worth it. Farmington provided a first-class setting, from its impressive arena to an outstanding pregame presentation. The atmosphere was everything you could ask for in a big-time high school volleyball matchup.   Greenwood came out firing, taking the first two sets before Farmington battled back to force a fifth. When Farmington took over in the third set, I didn't know if Greenwood could punch back. Farmington's depth was evident and some of the younger Greenwood players look dazed. But the Bulldogs took Farmington's best shots and regrouped in the deciding set and finished off the upset, 15-11.   The Cardinals certainly brought the offense. [player_tooltip player_id='569597' first='Emmerson' last='Rehkopf'] finished with 19 kills, while [player_tooltip player_id='818366' first='Sadie' last='Morrison'] added 14 on .448 hitting and [player_tooltip player_id='765621' first='Laney' last='Brisiel'] put away 12 at an impressive .500 clip.   Greenwood countered with a huge performance from sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='775399' first='Riley' last='Kaminshine'], who finished with 17 kills. Rylee McAdams added 12 kills and provided tough defense at the net, while the sophomore back-row combination of Jordyn Pippin and [player_tooltip player_id='994942' first='Addison' last='Hadaway'](25 digs) was tremendous all night. McAdams exploited the Farmington defense with precise tips to vacated spots on the court early on to really get the Lady Bulldogs going.   With the fifth set hanging in the balance, junior [player_tooltip player_id='882562' first='Emma' last='Helms'] delivered three huge kills down the stretch before McAdams hammered home the final point to seal the victory.    Don't let her off-the-court demeanor fool you. [player_tooltip player_id='775399' first='Riley' last='Kaminshine'] is a fighter.   The Greenwood sophomore was relentless all night against a veteran Farmington front line featuring some of the best blockers in the state. She kept pounding away, refusing to back down.   As the fourth set wore on, Kaminshine looked a little tired and frustrated. But when the fifth started, she came out on fire. With Riley on the floor, Greenwood's offense just seemed to click. She delivered three kills in the deciding set to help the Bulldogs keep pace early and made some great digs along the way.   When I first watched Kaminshine and [player_tooltip player_id='994942' first='Addison' last='Hadaway'] at a coaches camp this past summer, I knew they were talented. They just looked so young. But man, they sure don't play like it.   Season Stats: 88 sets | 263 kills | 18 aces | 28 blocks | 100 digs | 71 assists | 102 receptions     Rylee had a tremendous match for the Lady Bulldogs, and she set the tone early by finding the open spots left behind by Farmington's outside hitters.   Matched up against arguably the best duo of middles in 5A, and maybe the state, McAdams showed she could do more than just overpower a defense. She moved the ball around with finesse, found the gaps and hammered away when the opportunity was there.   She was just as valuable defensively, coming up with some big blocks at the net. And fittingly, it was McAdams who put down the final kill to finish off Farmington.   Season Stats: 75 sets | 180 kills | .273 hitting | 34 aces | 60 blocks      Cabot 3, Bryant 2   The 6A-Central heavyweight battle lived up to the billing. Cabot survived a five-set challenge from Bryant to pick up another important conference victory and maintain its lead in the 6A-Central. This was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish.   My key player to watch for Cabot was [player_tooltip player_id='746512' first='Izzie' last='Duncan'], and she delivered with 12 kills, 2 aces and 5 blocks. [player_tooltip player_id='547495' first='Olivia' last='Ambeau'] put together a masterful all-around performance with 14 kills, 6 blocks, 22 assists and 16 digs. That kind of balanced attack helped propel Cabot to a huge win at home.   [player_tooltip player_id='768346' first='Brinkley' last='Gigerich'] had a big game for Bryant, as expected. I will update her official stats as I receive them. Special note for two of the talented sophomores for Bryant reaching huge milestones early in their careers, [player_tooltip player_id='773932' first='Brynn' last='Bohannan'] reached 500 career assists and Gigerich 500 career kills. Long way to go for those two and the Hornets are happy to have them for two more seasons!    The spotlight player for Cabot has to is senior [player_tooltip player_id='749857' first='Brylee' last='Passmore']. She hit .333 with as season high 16 kills. Just one off her career high of 17. This forced the defense to pay attention to more than just Ambeau and Duncan and helped propel the Panthers to a big win at home.   Brylee has played a lot of volleyball for Cabot and this had to be a highlight match for her to come up in such a big spot. She has amassed 414 kills and 212 digs over her three year career.   Season Stats: 85 sets | 152 kills | 30 blocks | 77 digs | 50 receptions    Conway 3, Little Rock Central 1   Conway took care of business against Central, winning in four sets to keep the pressure on Cabot in the 6A-Central race. The Lady Cats improved to 21-8 overall and 9-1 in conference play.   It was a balanced offensive effort for Conway, with four players recording at least eight kills. [player_tooltip player_id='940133' first='Paisley' last='Porter'] led the way with 10, followed by [player_tooltip player_id='821425' first='Addison' last='Connell'] with 9, while [player_tooltip player_id='1013737' first='Addy' last='Swindle'] and Emmy Booy added 8 each. Olivia Gardner dished out 19 assists, and my pregame key player, [player_tooltip player_id='1021948' first='Ella' last='Orahood'] added 18.   Defensively, [player_tooltip player_id='1008000' first='Braylin' last='Merritt'] was all over the court, finishing with 25 digs and 4 aces. [player_tooltip player_id='762776' first='Whitney' last='Yarbrough'] and Swindle chipped in 9 digs each, with Swindle also adding 4 aces. At the net, [player_tooltip player_id='737152' first='Avery' last='Roussel'] led the blocking effort with 4, while Connell, Booy and Lauren Pouncy recorded 2 apiece.   Another solid team effort from a Conway squad that continues to show its depth. The Lady Cats have plenty of offensive options, and that balance will be important as they look to make another postseason run. Big game coming up with Bryant next Tuesday to keep pace with Cabot for the conference title.    [player_tooltip player_id='940133' first='Paisley' last='Porter'] continues her strong junior campaign, leading the Lady Cats in kills this season. The 6'1" pin has shown she's more than just a powerful hitter. She's becoming a more complete offensive player, using her size and developing shot selection to keep defenses guessing. As Porter refines her game and continues to raise her hitting percentage, she will rise on recruiting boards.   Porter led Conway with 10 kills against Central, another solid performance from a player who has become a reliable offensive weapon for the Lady Cats. Her continued development is a big reason Conway has remained near the top of the 6A-Central standings.   Season Stats: 75 sets | 191 kills | 2.5 kps | 19 blocks | 105 digs | 127 receptions.    <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Benton 3, Lake Hamilton 2</h3>   Another five-set battle, this time between the top two teams in the 5A-South. Benton went on the road and came away with a huge victory over Lake Hamilton.   The Panthers' three-headed offensive monster of [player_tooltip player_id='759815' first='Kaitlyn' last='White'], key player of the game[player_tooltip player_id='749859' first='Isabella' last='Gonzalez'] and [player_tooltip player_id='774111' first='Vivian' last='Hope'] combined for 49 kills. Feeding that monster was senior setter Lexi Eidt and junior [player_tooltip player_id='773165' first='Aniston' last='Fox'] combining for 63 of Benton's 70 assits. Lake Hamilton answered with Cali Fason's 15 kills and another 12 from [player_tooltip player_id='778022' first='Lily' last='Pielemeier'].   Two balanced, veteran teams went at it, and Benton found a way to get it done when it mattered most. This was a big road win for the Panthers, but there's no time to celebrate. Benton has another tough matchup tonight (Wednesday, October 14) against a red-hot Bauxite squad.    What a night for the young Panther pin. White came up big in Benton's five-set win, finishing with 21 kills, 2 aces, 1 block, 18 digs and 26 serve receptions.   That's a solid all-around performance in one of the biggest matches of the season. White provided plenty of offense while handling a heavy workload on the back row. The young hitter showed she can deliver in a big match against one of the better teams in 5A South. She is continuing to build as solid resume' this season.   Season Stats: 75 sets | 234 kills | 27 aces | 12 blocks | 207 digs | 269 digs    <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Greenbrier 3, Mount St. Mary 1</h3>   One of the biggest results of the night came in the 5A-Central, where Greenbrier knocked off conference leader Mount St. Mary in four sets.   Tristen Moseley led the Panthers with 16 kills, while my player to watch, [player_tooltip player_id='1018519' first='Tenley' last='Treece'], delivered with 9 kills and 4 blocks. That was the kind of production Greenbrier needed to slow down a powerful Belles attack and come away with a big win. The Panthers have continued to find ways to win despite dealing with injuries, and this was a solid victory over a very talented Mount squad. Greenbrier is atop the 5A-Central race, for now. As for Mount St. Mary, I fully expect the Belles to bounce back. There's too much talent and experience on that roster to count them out of the conference race. They face Sylvan Hills next to get back on track.    Aubrie had a solid game on the back row for the Panthers. She lead them in digs and serve receptions keeping the offense rolling with strong first ball contact. Aich also dropped in an ace to add to the scoring. Facing the powerful lineup Mount presents, you have to have a strong back row to keep them in check.   Season Stats: 77 sets | 35 aces | 175 digs | 345 receptions    Little Rock Christian 3, Pulaski Academy 2   The first meeting went four sets. This one needed all five. Little Rock Christian once again got the better of Pulaski Academy in another hard-fought 5A-Central matchup. The Warriors picked up an important victory as the conference race continues to take shape. I have not gotten stats on this one yet, but will update once I do!    Heelyn led a very balanced Lady Warrior attack as they defended their home court. She led the lefty squad of pins for LRCA, followed by Sophie Costello and Piper Andersson. The young sophomore is continuing to impress this season.   Heelyn possesses the poise and the shot selection of a vet. She is quick off her feet and can hit with power or finesse from either pin position.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Road to Hot Springs</h2>   Tuesday gave us a little bit of everything. Cabot and Benton survived five-set tests, Conway kept pace, Little Rock Christian picked up another close win, and Greenbrier shook up the 5A-Central race.   Then there was Greenwood, delivering the night's biggest upset.   The regular season is winding down, but the volleyball is only getting better. If Tuesday was any indication, we're in for one heck of a postseason.     Want to get noticed? Prep Dig Arkansas is covering players, big performances and rising talent from every corner of the state.   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Some days, you just pick the right games. We knew Tuesday night was going to be good, but it certainly didn't disappoint. Three of our five headliner matches went five sets, conference races tightened up, and Greenwood delivered a big upset in our Game of the Week.

Game of the Week: Greenwood 3, Farmington 2

Greenwood delivered one of the biggest upsets of Super Tuesday, ending Farmington's winning streak in a five-set thriller.

The two-and-a-half-hour drive was well worth it. Farmington provided a first-class setting, from its impressive arena to an outstanding pregame presentation. The atmosphere was everything you could ask for in a big-time high school volleyball matchup.

Greenwood came out firing, taking the first two sets before Farmington battled back to force a fifth. When Farmington took over in the third set, I didn't know if Greenwood could punch back. Farmington's depth was evident and some of the younger Greenwood players look dazed. But the Bulldogs took Farmington's best shots and regrouped in the deciding set and finished off the upset, 15-11.

The Cardinals certainly brought the offense. Emmerson Rehkopf Emmerson Rehkopf 5'9" | OH/RS Farmington | 2027 State #147 Nation AR finished with 19 kills, while Sadie Morrison Sadie Morrison 5'11" | MB/RS Farmington | 2027 State AR added 14 on .448 hitting and Laney Brisiel Laney Brisiel 5'11" | MB/RS Farmington | 2027 State AR put away 12 at an impressive .500 clip.

Greenwood countered with a huge performance from sophomore Riley Kaminshine Riley Kaminshine 5'9" | S/RS Greenwood | 2029 State AR , who finished with 17 kills. Rylee McAdams added 12 kills and provided tough defense at the net, while the sophomore back-row combination of Jordyn Pippin and Addison Hadaway Addison Hadaway 5'3" | DS/L Greenwood | 2029 State AR (25 digs) was tremendous all night. McAdams exploited the Farmington defense with precise tips to vacated spots on the court early on to really get the Lady Bulldogs going.

With the fifth set hanging in the balance, junior Emma Helms Emma Helms 5'10" | OH/RS Greenwood | 2028 State AR delivered three huge kills down the stretch before McAdams hammered home the final point to seal the victory.

Riley Kaminshine

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Riley Kaminshine

State: Arkansas

School: Greenwood

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Don't let her off-the-court demeanor fool you. Riley Kaminshine Riley Kaminshine 5'9" | S/RS Greenwood | 2029 State AR is a fighter.

The Greenwood sophomore was relentless all night against a veteran Farmington front line featuring some of the best blockers in the state. She kept pounding away, refusing to back down.

As the fourth set wore on, Kaminshine looked a little tired and frustrated. But when the fifth started, she came out on fire. With Riley on the floor, Greenwood's offense just seemed to click. She delivered three kills in the deciding set to help the Bulldogs keep pace early and made some great digs along the way.

When I first watched Kaminshine and Addison Hadaway Addison Hadaway 5'3" | DS/L Greenwood | 2029 State AR at a coaches camp this past summer, I knew they were talented. They just looked so young. But man, they sure don't play like it.

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Rylee Broman-McAdams

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Rylee Broman-McAdams

State: Arkansas

School: Greenwood

Club: Fort Smith Junior V B C

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Cabot 3, Bryant 2

The 6A-Central heavyweight battle lived up to the billing. Cabot survived a five-set challenge from Bryant to pick up another important conference victory and maintain its lead in the 6A-Central. This was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish.

My key player to watch for Cabot was Izzie Duncan Izzie Duncan 5'10" | MB/RS Cabot Arkansas | 2027 State AR , and she delivered with 12 kills, 2 aces and 5 blocks. Olivia Ambeau Olivia Ambeau 6'0" | S/RS Cabot | 2028 State AR put together a masterful all-around performance with 14 kills, 6 blocks, 22 assists and 16 digs. That kind of balanced attack helped propel Cabot to a huge win at home.

Brinkley Gigerich Brinkley Gigerich 6'0" | OH/DS/L Bryant | 2029 State AR had a big game for Bryant, as expected. I will update her official stats as I receive them. Special note for two of the talented sophomores for Bryant reaching huge milestones early in their careers, Brynn Bohannan Brynn Bohannan 5'7" | S/DS/L Bryant | 2029 State AR reached 500 career assists and Gigerich 500 career kills. Long way to go for those two and the Hornets are happy to have them for two more seasons!

Brylee Passmore

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Brylee Passmore

State: Arkansas

School: Cabot

Club: 501 Volley

The spotlight player for Cabot has to is senior Brylee Passmore Brylee Passmore 5'7" | OH/RS Cabot | 2027 State AR . She hit .333 with as season high 16 kills. Just one off her career high of 17. This forced the defense to pay attention to more than just Ambeau and Duncan and helped propel the Panthers to a big win at home.

Brylee has played a lot of volleyball for Cabot and this had to be a highlight match for her to come up in such a big spot. She has amassed 414 kills and 212 digs over her three year career.

Season Stats: 85 sets | 152 kills | 30 blocks | 77 digs | 50 receptions

Highlights

Conway 3, Little Rock Central 1

Conway took care of business against Central, winning in four sets to keep the pressure on Cabot in the 6A-Central race. The Lady Cats improved to 21-8 overall and 9-1 in conference play.

It was a balanced offensive effort for Conway, with four players recording at least eight kills. Paisley Porter Paisley Porter 6'0" | OH/RS Conway | 2028 State AR led the way with 10, followed by Addison Connell Addison Connell MH AR with 9, while Addy Swindle Addy Swindle 5'7" | OH Conway | 2027 State AR and Emmy Booy added 8 each. Olivia Gardner dished out 19 assists, and my pregame key player, Ella Orahood Ella Orahood 5'5" | S/DS/L Conway | 2027 State AR added 18.

Defensively, Braylin Merritt Braylin Merritt 5'3" | DS/L Conway | 2028 State AR was all over the court, finishing with 25 digs and 4 aces. Whitney Yarbrough Whitney Yarbrough 4'11" | DS/L Conway | 2029 State AR and Swindle chipped in 9 digs each, with Swindle also adding 4 aces. At the net, Avery Roussel Avery Roussel 6'0" | RS/MB Conway | 2028 State AR led the blocking effort with 4, while Connell, Booy and Lauren Pouncy recorded 2 apiece.

Another solid team effort from a Conway squad that continues to show its depth. The Lady Cats have plenty of offensive options, and that balance will be important as they look to make another postseason run. Big game coming up with Bryant next Tuesday to keep pace with Cabot for the conference title.

Paisley Porter

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Paisley Porter

State: Arkansas

School: Conway

Club: Conway Juniors

Paisley Porter Paisley Porter 6'0" | OH/RS Conway | 2028 State AR continues her strong junior campaign, leading the Lady Cats in kills this season. The 6'1" pin has shown she's more than just a powerful hitter. She's becoming a more complete offensive player, using her size and developing shot selection to keep defenses guessing. As Porter refines her game and continues to raise her hitting percentage, she will rise on recruiting boards.

Porter led Conway with 10 kills against Central, another solid performance from a player who has become a reliable offensive weapon for the Lady Cats. Her continued development is a big reason Conway has remained near the top of the 6A-Central standings.

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Benton 3, Lake Hamilton 2

Another five-set battle, this time between the top two teams in the 5A-South. Benton went on the road and came away with a huge victory over Lake Hamilton.

The Panthers' three-headed offensive monster of Kaitlyn White Kaitlyn White 5'10" | OH/RS Benton | 2029 State AR , key player of the game Isabella Gonzalez Isabella Gonzalez 5'9" | OH/DS/L Benton | 2027 State AR and Vivian Hope Vivian Hope 5'10" | RS/S Benton | 2028 State AR combined for 49 kills. Feeding that monster was senior setter Lexi Eidt and junior Aniston Fox Aniston Fox 5'8" | S/DS/L Benton | 2028 State AR combining for 63 of Benton's 70 assits. Lake Hamilton answered with Cali Fason's 15 kills and another 12 from Lily Pielemeier Lily Pielemeier 5'10" | RS/MB Lake Hamilton | 2027 State AR .

Two balanced, veteran teams went at it, and Benton found a way to get it done when it mattered most. This was a big road win for the Panthers, but there's no time to celebrate. Benton has another tough matchup tonight (Wednesday, October 14) against a red-hot Bauxite squad.

Kaitlyn White

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Kaitlyn White

State: Arkansas

School: Benton

Club: Elite Volleyball Academy

What a night for the young Panther pin. White came up big in Benton's five-set win, finishing with 21 kills, 2 aces, 1 block, 18 digs and 26 serve receptions.

That's a solid all-around performance in one of the biggest matches of the season. White provided plenty of offense while handling a heavy workload on the back row. The young hitter showed she can deliver in a big match against one of the better teams in 5A South. She is continuing to build as solid resume' this season.

Highlights

Greenbrier 3, Mount St. Mary 1

One of the biggest results of the night came in the 5A-Central, where Greenbrier knocked off conference leader Mount St. Mary in four sets.

Tristen Moseley led the Panthers with 16 kills, while my player to watch, Tenley Treece Tenley Treece 6'0" | MB/RS Greenbrier | 2029 State AR , delivered with 9 kills and 4 blocks. That was the kind of production Greenbrier needed to slow down a powerful Belles attack and come away with a big win. The Panthers have continued to find ways to win despite dealing with injuries, and this was a solid victory over a very talented Mount squad. Greenbrier is atop the 5A-Central race, for now. As for Mount St. Mary, I fully expect the Belles to bounce back. There's too much talent and experience on that roster to count them out of the conference race. They face Sylvan Hills next to get back on track.

Aubrie Aich

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Aubrie Aich

State: Arkansas

School: Greenbrier

Aubrie had a solid game on the back row for the Panthers. She lead them in digs and serve receptions keeping the offense rolling with strong first ball contact. Aich also dropped in an ace to add to the scoring. Facing the powerful lineup Mount presents, you have to have a strong back row to keep them in check.

Season Stats: 77 sets | 35 aces | 175 digs | 345 receptions

Little Rock Christian 3, Pulaski Academy 2

The first meeting went four sets. This one needed all five. Little Rock Christian once again got the better of Pulaski Academy in another hard-fought 5A-Central matchup. The Warriors picked up an important victory as the conference race continues to take shape. I have not gotten stats on this one yet, but will update once I do!

Heelyn Hanks

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Heelyn Hanks

State: Arkansas

School: Little Rock Christian Academy

Club: Elite Volleyball Academy

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Highlights

The Road to Hot Springs

Tuesday gave us a little bit of everything. Cabot and Benton survived five-set tests, Conway kept pace, Little Rock Christian picked up another close win, and Greenbrier shook up the 5A-Central race.

Then there was Greenwood, delivering the night's biggest upset.

The regular season is winding down, but the volleyball is only getting better. If Tuesday was any indication, we're in for one heck of a postseason.

Want to get noticed? Prep Dig Arkansas is covering players, big performances and rising talent from every corner of the state.

Coaches, players and parents, send us your standout performances, milestones and game film. You never know who might be featured next!

Create your FREE player profile at PrepDig.com. download the Prep Network App and get on ours and coaches radar!

-Robert Birch, Lead Scout-Prep Dig Arkansas. Reach out to me at bdsrecruiting10@gmail.com or connect with me on X (@predigRob) Tik Tok(@prepdigrob) and Instagram(@prepdigarrob)