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<p>The state volleyball Final Four delivered close matches, standout individual performances, and first-time champions. Rock Port and New Covenant Academy claimed Class 1 and Class 2 titles, while Winona and Liberty finished third.</p>
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<p><strong>Class 1 Championship: Rock Port vs. Valle Catholic</strong></p>
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<p>The Class 1 Final Four delivered three five-set matches, including a thrilling championship battle. Rock Port edged Valle Catholic, 25–19, 24–26, 27–25, 25–27, 15–11, to win its first state title in its first Final Four appearance.</p>
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<p><strong>Braylyn Wood — Rock Port</strong></p>
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<p>The 2028, 5-foot-11 pin hitter delivered a huge performance in the title match. Wood recorded 32 kills on 77 attempts with just six errors, along with three blocks and 19 digs.</p>
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<p><strong>Kinley Lair — Rock Port</strong></p>
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<p>The 6-foot-1 middle blocker made her presence felt throughout the Final Four and saved one of her best performances for the championship. She challenged Valle at the net, slowing attacks with timely touches and recording nine blocks to disrupt its offense.</p>
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<p><strong>Stevie Gaines — Rock Port</strong></p>
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<p>Gaines contributed across the board, finishing with 12 kills, 34 assists and 15 digs for a triple-double. The 5-foot-9 setter-opposite played a key role in Rock Port's title run. With all three players returning next season, they'll be central to the team's attempt to defend its championship.</p>
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<p><strong>Lexie Rayoum — Valle Catholic</strong></p>
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<p>Rayoum lived up to her potential, finishing with 34 kills on 66 attempts, eight errors, and a .394 hitting percentage. She also added five digs and three blocks. Her steady production from the right pin was a major part of Valle's offense throughout its two matches.</p>
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<p><strong>Ada Bley — Valle Catholic</strong></p>
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<p>Bley added another double-double with 21 kills on .278 shooting and 13 digs. Her six-rotation play and ability to attack from either pin gave Valle a versatile offensive option. She used her vertical and power to challenge Rock Port's larger block.</p>
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<p><strong>Reece Weiler — Valle Catholic</strong></p>
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<p>Weiler set Valle's up-tempo offense effectively, putting her two primary hitters in position to attack. She closed her career with 50 assists, 25 digs and three aces in the championship match.</p>
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<p><strong>Class 1 Third-Place Match: Winona vs. Billings</strong></p>
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<p>Winona and Billings added another five-set match to the Class 1 Final Four. Winona held on for the win, <strong>25–12, 13–25, 23–25, 26–24, 15–11.</strong> Over the past three years, Winona has finished first, second, and third at the Final Four.</p>
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<p><strong>Bristol Lay — Winona</strong></p>
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<p>In her first season leading Winona's offense, Lay finished the third-place match with 38 assists and 14 digs. She stepped into a major setter role and helped guide the team back to the Final Four.</p>
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<p><strong>Lauren Martin — Winona</strong></p>
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<p>Martin once again delivered on the Final Four stage, recording 16 kills and a team-high 22 digs to help Winona secure third place.</p>
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<p><strong>Alexa Garbee — Billings</strong></p>
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<p>Garbee closed her high school career with a strong performance, recording 37 kills on 94 attempts at a .277 hitting percentage. She also had 15 assists and 33 digs for a triple-double.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Class 2 Final Four</h2>
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<p>Class 2 crowned a first-time champion as New Covenant Academy swept Woodland in the title match. Liberty also finished its season with a win, sweeping Mid-Buchanan for third place after a grueling semifinal loss.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Class 2 Third-Place Match: Liberty vs. Mid-Buchanan</h3>
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<p>Liberty bounced back from a five-set semifinal loss to Woodland with a 25–23, 25–18, 25–19 sweep of Mid-Buchanan.</p>
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<p><strong>Mizzi and Jayli Tharp — Liberty</strong></p>
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<p>The Tharp sisters helped Liberty finish the season with a win. Each recorded 10 kills. Mizzi added nine digs, while Jayli posted 12 digs for a double-double.</p>
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<p><strong>Myla Flinn — Mid-Buchanan</strong></p>
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<p>The quick, high-flying middle played a major role in Mid-Buchanan's semifinal run and returned for the third-place match after a heartbreaking loss. Flinn led the Dragons with nine kills on .286 shooting and added five blocks and four digs.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Class 2 Championship: New Covenant Academy vs. Woodland</h3>
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<p>After surviving a five-set semifinal against Mid-Buchanan to reach its first championship match, New Covenant Academy wasted no time claiming the program's first title. The Eagles swept Woodland, 25–18, 25–22, 25–17.</p>
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<p><strong>Keira Melendy — Woodland</strong></p>
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<p>Keep this 2030 middle in mind. After a massive performance in Woodland's five-set semifinal win over Liberty, Melendy led the Cardinals with 11 kills in the title match and added five digs.</p>
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<p><strong>Lexi Burks — New Covenant Academy</strong></p>
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<p>Burks joined the program this season, fit right in, and became a key piece of New Covenant's title run. The pin hitter finished the championship match with 16 kills at a .519 hitting percentage, along with two assists, three aces, and 13 digs for a double-double.</p>
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<p><strong>Kiera Edwards — New Covenant Academy</strong></p>
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<p>The 2029 pin hitter was a key part of last season's third-place finish and made another impact in the title match, recording 12 kills at a .286 hitting percentage and five digs.</p>
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<p><strong>Addy Mourey — New Covenant Academy</strong></p>
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<p>Mourey was another key contributor last season and delivered again in the championship match. The setter recorded 17 assists, 10 digs and two aces for a double-double.</p>
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The state volleyball Final Four delivered close matches, standout individual performances, and first-time champions. Rock Port and New Covenant Academy claimed Class 1 and Class 2 titles, while Winona and Liberty finished third.
Class 1 Championship: Rock Port vs. Valle Catholic The Class 1 Final Four delivered three five-set matches, including a thrilling championship battle. Rock Port edged Valle Catholic, 25–19, 24–26, 27–25, 25–27, 15–11, to win its first state title in its first Final Four appearance. Braylyn Wood — Rock Port The 2028, 5-foot-11 pin hitter delivered a huge performance in the title match. Wood recorded 32 kills on 77 attempts with just six errors, along with three blocks and 19 digs. Kinley Lair — Rock Port The 6-foot-1 middle blocker made her presence felt throughout the Final Four and saved one of her best performances for the championship. She challenged Valle at the net, slowing attacks with timely touches and recording nine blocks to disrupt its offense. Stevie Gaines — Rock…
