Ozark Tournament Players to Watch!
Looking at this tournament field, I wanted to preview some of my favorite players from each team. These players not only lead their teams but also rank high on Maxpreps statistically. Borgia Knights 18-2-2 Ella Brinkmann Ella Brinkmann 5'9"…
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Continue ReadingLooking at this tournament field, I wanted to preview some of my favorite players from each team. These players not only lead their teams but also rank high on Maxpreps statistically.
Borgia Knights 18-2-2
Ella Brinkmann Ella Brinkmann 5'9" | OH St. Francis Borgia | 2022 State MO n-junior
5’8 outside hitter currently leads Class 5 with 283 kills on the season and 6th in hitting percentage at .352%. #14 in all Missouri Classes in kills with 283. This kid is a smooth operator. She never seems to get raddled and has a great arm.
Caroline Glastetter-junior
5’10 outside hitter has 192 kills and sets at 16 in Class 5 with a .253% hitting percentage. Keeps getting better every time I’ve watched her play. Put down a couple of monster slams against Lafayette.
Annie Arand Annie Arand 5'8" | DS/L St. Francis Borgia | 2022 State MO -junior
#11 on the Class 5 list for assists with 507 on the season and #32 in all Missouri Classes. Runs a quick offense for the Knights.
Ozark Tigers 12-7-2
Hannah Tadlock-senior
6’1 middle currently at 27th with 168 kills on the season and 19th with a hitting percentage of .301. Hannah also has the 4th spot in blocks with 70 on the season.
Hanna Vorhies-junior
6’0 outside comes in at 29th with 161 kills on the season and 38th with a hitting percentage of .253.
Nixa Eagles 18-2
Sydney Golden Sydney Golden 5'9" | S Nixa | 2022 State MO -junior
Currently in third place in assists in Class 5 with 595, but you’ll not see a better setter at this tourney. #13 in assists in all Missouri Classes with 595.
Jaycee Fixsen Jaycee Fixsen 5'11" | OH Nixa | 2022 State MO -junior
236 has Fixsen at number 6 in Class 5 in kills. The 5’11 middle will impress with her movement and quick arm swing. #34 in all Missouri Classes in kills with 236.
Taylor Golmen Taylor Golmen 5'11" | MB Nixa | 2021 State MO -senior
6’0 middle is currently #5 in Class 5 in hitting percentage with a .398% clip.
Carl Junction Bulldogs 19-3
Salma Lewis Salma Lewis 5'8" | OH Carl Junction | 2021 State MO -senior
275 kills on the season at #6 in Class 4 and 15th in hitting percentage at .301%. #15 in all of Missouri Classes in kills with those 275. Fun one to watch!
Logan Jones Logan Jones 5'10" | S Carl Junction | 2023 State #57 Nation MO -sophomore
Class 4 #2 with 636 on the year. Another setter in the tournament that is sure to impress. #9 in all Missouri Class in assists with 636.
Jessa Hylton-junior
The combo to Salma Lewis Salma Lewis 5'8" | OH Carl Junction | 2021 State MO is currently at 219 kills on the year. Nice piece of the puzzle for the Bulldogs. #49 in all Missouri Classes in kills with those 219.
Kickapoo Chiefs 15-4
Kate Owen Kate Owen 5'6" | DS/L Kickapoo | 2021 State MO -senior
Class 5 libero sitting at #11 in digs with 262.
Lauren Faria-senior
Setter in Class 5 at #6 with 544 on the year and #18 in all Missouri Classes in assist.
Jefferson City Jays 6-9-1
Rhakala Blackmon-senior
5’11 middle Class 5 #19 in blocks with 40.