The Brueggemann sisters were as advertised at this year’s state tournament. Ella’s final numbers on the 2024 campaign are something to behold: 4.6 kills per set on a 0.337 clip. She also helped out in the ball control phase with three and a half assists per set. This do-it-all mentality put Thayer Central on the cusp of a massive upset in the Class C2 finale against three-time defending champion Lincoln Lutheran. Brueggemann put Thayer Central on the map, giving the program a lot to build upon for 2025.

The Brueggemann sisters were as advertised at this year’s state tournament. Ella’s final numbers on the 2024 campaign are something to behold: 4.6 kills per set on a 0.337 clip. She also helped out in the ball control phase with three and a half assists per set. This do-it-all mentality put Thayer Central on the cusp of a massive upset in the Class C2 finale against three-time defending champion Lincoln Lutheran. Brueggemann put Thayer Central on the map, giving the program a lot to build upon for 2025.