Class 3 Finals: Oak Grove Wins First Title, Potosi Takes Third

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oak Grove capped a dominant Final Four run with a sweep of Borgia to win the first state championship in program history. Potosi regrouped after its first loss of the season, defeating Nevada in four sets to finish third.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class 3 Third-Place Match: Potosi vs. Nevada</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a five-set semifinal loss that ended its unbeaten season, Potosi responded with a strong performance in the third-place match. The Trojans defeated Nevada 25–20, 20–25, 25–10, 25–19, holding the Tigers to a .144 hitting percentage to close the season with a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Natalie Hope — Nevada</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a difficult semifinal, the 2029 pin hitter gave Nevada a strong effort in its final match of the season. Hope finished with 19 kills and 18 digs for a double-double, contributing on both sides of the ball as the Tigers fought to finish their season with a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cora Braden — Nevada</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braden helped direct Nevada's offense while making an impact defensively. She tied for the match high with 45 assists and added 19 digs for a double-double, showing her ability to set effectively and contribute in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Eden Robart — Potosi</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robart closed her high school career with the kind of performance Potosi needed. The pin hitter led all players with 26 kills and added 22 digs for a double-double. Her all-around effort helped the Trojans finish the season with a win and capped an outstanding career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Adalynn Gibson — Potosi</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gibson ran the offense with confidence in her final match, finishing with a match-high 45 assists and 16 digs for a double-double. A strong defensive setter, she also challenged taller hitters at the net and helped keep Potosi organized. She leaves with a first-place and a third-place Final Four finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Macyn McCarthy — Potosi</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCarthy continued to anchor Potosi's defense, finishing with 26 digs in the third-place match. She reached the 2,000-career-dig milestone at the Final Four, capping a strong tournament with another standout performance in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class 3 Championship: Oak Grove vs. Borgia</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oak Grove delivered another dominant performance, sweeping Borgia 25–12, 25–19, 25–9 to win its first state championship. The Panthers were efficient throughout the Final Four, carrying their momentum from the semifinal into the title match. Borgia, which was seeking its 12th championship, couldn't find enough room to build its offense against Oak Grove's pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kaiya Weber — Borgia</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Weber was one of Borgia's most effective attackers against Oak Grove. The 2027 middle hitter finished with eight kills on 16 attempts, just one error and a .438 hitting percentage, giving the Knights a reliable option in the middle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Paisley Hudson — Oak Grove</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson helped Oak Grove take control early, attacking effectively as the Panthers built a first-set lead they never relinquished. The 2028 pin hitter finished with 17 kills at a .467 hitting percentage and added nine digs, delivering a strong performance in the championship win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Piper Hudson — Oak Grove</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Piper Hudson brought her power and energy to the title match, finishing with 15 kills at a .414 hitting percentage. The 2029 opposite also contributed four aces, three assists, eight digs and two blocks. She already has a third-place finish and a championship on her Final Four résumé.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Eva Alexander — Oak Grove</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexander finished her high school career with a state championship and an efficient performance. She led the match with a .667 hitting percentage, recording four kills on six attempts. She also added an ace, two digs and a block, contributing wherever Oak Grove needed her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Emmy Brown — Oak Grove</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown was central to Oak Grove's offense, distributing the ball to give her hitters strong opportunities to score. She also helped keep the opposition's blockers guessing by mixing in the Panthers' middle attack. Her steady setting and defense were important parts of Oak Grove's success throughout the Final Four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->