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<p>Borgia ended Potosi's undefeated season with a five-set comeback battle, while Oak Grove made quick work of Nevada to reach the Class 3 championship match. Borgia and Oak Grove will meet for the title; Potosi and Nevada will play for third.</p>
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<p><strong>Semifinal 1: Potosi vs. Borgia</strong></p>
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<p>Potosi entered the semifinals as Class 3's last undefeated team, but Borgia seized control early, winning the first two sets 25–20 and 25–19. Potosi rallied to take the next two, 25–19 and 25–20, forcing a deciding set. Borgia pulled ahead in the fifth and held on for a 15–11 win.</p>
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<p><strong>Eden Robart — Potosi</strong></p>
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<p>Robart, a 2027 pin hitter, came alive as Potosi mounted its comeback, helping the Trojans even the match at two sets apiece. She finished with 25 kills and 13 digs for a double-double. Robart will look to close her career with a strong performance in the third-place match.</p>
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<p><strong>Adalynn Gibson — Potosi</strong></p>
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<p>Gibson directed Potosi's offense throughout the semifinal, finishing with 38 assists and 18 digs for a double-double. Her steady setting and ability to find the team's big hitters helped fuel the Trojans' response after falling behind by two sets. She'll close out her career in the third-place match, adding to a résumé that already includes a state title.</p>
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<p><strong>Emma Hurst — Borgia</strong></p>
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<p>Hurst was a key reason Borgia handed Potosi its first loss of the season. The 5-foot-9 pin hitter finished with 18 kills on 39 attempts, just three errors, and a .385 hitting percentage. Her efficient attacking helped Borgia build its early lead and withstand Potosi's comeback. She'll be an important scoring option again in the championship match against Oak Grove.</p>
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<p><strong>Gabby Schwoeppe — Borgia</strong></p>
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<p>Schwoeppe kept Borgia's offense balanced, moving the ball around and helping create attacking opportunities against Potosi's block. The 5-foot-10 setter led the match with 49 assists and added 19 digs and two blocks. Her ability to distribute the ball and keep the offense organized will be key against Oak Grove.</p>
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<p><strong>Cece Becker — Borgia</strong></p>
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<p>Becker anchored Borgia's defense as Potosi's powerful hitters pressured the back row. The libero led all players with 31 digs, helping Borgia stay in rallies and giving the offense chances to respond. Her defensive work was especially valuable in the fifth set, when Borgia built and protected the lead.</p>
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<p><strong>Semifinal 2: Oak Grove vs. Nevada</strong></p>
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<p>Oak Grove, last year's Class 3 third-place finisher, left little room for an upset. The Panthers opened with a 9–0 run and went on to sweep Nevada, 25–6, 25–13, 25–8, earning a place in the championship match.</p>
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<p><strong>Piper Hudson — Oak Grove</strong></p>
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<p>Hudson showed why she's considered one of Missouri's top 2029 players. The left-handed opposite dominated at the net, recording 20 kills with just one error for a .679 hitting percentage. She also contributed six digs, three assists, and two blocks in a complete performance.</p>
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<p><strong>Keiyana Lamell — Oak Grove</strong></p>
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<p>Lamell provided a major presence in the middle, using her quickness and bounce to keep Nevada's defense under pressure. She finished with 10 kills on just 13 attempts, with two errors and a .615 hitting percentage. She also assisted on six blocks, contributing on both sides of the net.</p>
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<p><strong>Emmy Brown — Oak Grove</strong></p>
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<p>Brown directed the Panthers' high-powered offense, assisting on 36 of the team's 45 kills. Her distribution helped Oak Grove's hitters stay productive throughout the sweep. She'll lead the offense into the championship match, her first title appearance.</p>
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<p><strong>Emrey Williams — Nevada</strong></p>
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<p>Williams gave Nevada an efficient option in the middle of the lineup during a difficult match. She recorded three kills without an error for a .500 hitting percentage. Nevada will look to involve her more in the third-place match against Potosi.</p>
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Borgia ended Potosi's undefeated season with a five-set comeback battle, while Oak Grove made quick work of Nevada to reach the Class 3 championship match. Borgia and Oak Grove will meet for the title; Potosi and Nevada will play for third.
Semifinal 1: Potosi vs. Borgia Potosi entered the semifinals as Class 3's last undefeated team, but Borgia seized control early, winning the first two sets 25–20 and 25–19. Potosi rallied to take the next two, 25–19 and 25–20, forcing a deciding set. Borgia pulled ahead in the fifth and held on for a 15–11 win. Eden Robart — Potosi Robart, a 2027 pin hitter, came alive as Potosi mounted its comeback, helping the Trojans even the match at two sets apiece. She finished with 25 kills and 13 digs for a double-double. Robart will look to close her career with a strong performance in the third-place match. Adalynn Gibson — Potosi Gibson directed Potosi's offense throughout the semifinal, finishing with 38 assists and 18 digs for a double-double. Her steady…
