Best In The West: 2025 Hitting Prospects
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I don’t see enough athletes out west, especially during club season, and definitely with weather like we are having now. Therefore is a report on some of the top attackers in the Class of 2025 who reside in the western…
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Continue ReadingI don’t see enough athletes out west, especially during club season, and definitely with weather like we are having now.
Therefore is a report on some of the top attackers in the Class of 2025 who reside in the western part of the state.
Kendal Brueggen Kendal Brueggen 5'10" | OH Hesston | 2025 State KS , 5’10”, OH/MH, Hesston, ‘25
Brueggen is a plus attacker for the Swathers. She finished with 570 kills in 86 sets played. She is a well-rounded athlete who also collected 354 digs and 38 total blocks. She plays club ball with Air Capital Aces and is also a prospect to play college basketball. Brueggen plays club basketball with MOKAN.
Addison Budke Addison Budke 6'0" | OH Beloit | 2025 State KS , 6’1”, OH/RS, Beloit, ‘25
I did get a chance to see Budke play last fall. She is a dominant attacker. She recorded 553 kills in 89 sets played. Budke has a powerful and accurate serve that accounted for 53 aces during her junior campaign. She will be a key cog for the Trojans as they look to reach the Class 3A state tournament in back-to-back seasons.
Emily Bainter Emily Bainter 5'10" | RS Hoxie | 2025 State KS , 5’9”, OH/MH, Hoxie, ‘25
Bainer is another two-sport prospect. She was recently featured on Prep Girls Hoops Kansas. She finished her junior volleyball season with 436 kills in 88 sets played. She is a six-rotation player who collected 345 serve receptions, 351 digs, 42 total blocks, and 64 aces. On the basketball court, she is currently averaging 14.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest.
Jaydn Mangan Jaydn Mangan 5'10" | MB Hoxie | 2025 State KS , 5’10”, OH/MH, Greeley County, ‘25
Mangan racked up 433 kills in 94 sets for the Jackrabbits. She is physical and has strong upper body strength. She recorded 87 aces in 94 sets and added 45 total blocks. She is a three-sport prospect who also competes in track and field and basketball. She plays club basketball with the Western Kansas Elite.
Allie Reed Allie Reed 5'8" | RS South Gray | 2025 State KS , 5’8”, OH/RS, South Gray, ‘25
Reed the Rebel, collected 350 kills in 95 sets for South Gray. Reed is a solid defensive player as well finishing with 294 digs and 383 serve receptions. She has a solid platform and makes consistent first passes. She also happens to play point guard for the Rebels basketball team.
Molly Martin Molly Martin 5'7" | DS/L Olathe East | 2025 State KS , 5’7”, OH/DS, Hays, ‘25
Martin played 82 sets for the Hays Indians and recorded 278 kills. She filled up her stat line with 180 serve receptions, 106 digs, and 24 total blocks. Martin plays club volleyball with the Southwest Elite and also plays guard for Hays High and the Wheat State Elite.