Milestones: Starting October with More Career Achievements

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October is off to a strong start, with another group of impressive career milestones from players across the state. From 500 career kills and digs to 1,000 in three major statistical categories, these athletes continue to leave their mark on their programs. If you have a player who deserves recognition, contact me so we can celebrate the accomplishment together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maggie Wood – Fredericktown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maggie Wood reached two major milestones during the Clearwater Tournament. She recorded her 1,000th career kill during pool play before reaching 1,000 career digs later in tournament play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jenna Jackson – New Covenant Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Warriors' three-year starting libero recently surpassed 1,000 career digs in a win over Pleasant Hope. Jenna currently has 1,040 career digs and counting as she continues to help New Covenant Academy pursue another trip to the Final Four.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Khloe Heberle – Orchard Farm</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Khloe Heberle became just the second player in Orchard Farm history to record 1,000 career digs. The standout libero remains a key part of the Eagles' success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marlee Steiner and Gillian Pfeiffer - Lindbergh</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lindbergh's talented duo recently surpassed 500 career kills. Marlee Steiner and Gillian Pfeiffer have both played important roles for the Flyers throughout their careers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Paige Hill – Belleville East</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paige recently reached 500 career kills while helping Belleville East open the season with a 14-3 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alexa Garbee – Billings</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexa accomplished a rare feat by reaching 1,000 career kills, assists, and digs within a three-day span. The Billings standout became the latest player to complete the statistical triple milestone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddy Collignon – St. Pius X</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the Hy-Vee Arena Invitational, Maddy set a new St. Pius X record for career assists with 1,985. She has since surpassed 2,000 career assists and continues to add to her total.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hailey Yeager – Holt</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hailey reached 500 career digs during Holt's match against Orchard Farm. She recorded the milestone with her 14 digs in the contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eden Wilson – Holt</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eden recently surpassed 500 career digs after reaching 1,000 career assists earlier this season. The 6-foot setter is one of the top players in the 2028 class and continues to build an impressive career at Holt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Asa Lasater – Lockwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lockwood continues to produce career milestones, and Asa is the latest player to reach one. Asa recently surpassed 1,000 career kills in a match last week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anna Hogan – Blue Springs South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anna set a new Blue Springs South record for assists in a single match with 62 against Staley. She surpassed Abby Truong's previous record of 55 assists, set in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->