Sophomore Ace Leaders In 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore class is making a big difference from the service line in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the top 10 sophomore ace leaders, based on stats available online.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>*Stats found through MaxPreps</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The Michigan Top 250 Expo is going to be taking place on Sunday, Dec. 1 in Pontiac. You can </em><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/1300/register/michigan-top-250-expo"><em>sign up now</em></a><em> to be a part of the event. Get $10 off your registration by using promo code “EllisExpo2024”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='459740' first='Aubrey' last='Reynolds'], Caledonia</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reynolds was a steady contributor to Caledonia as a freshman, but she's stepped up her serving as a sophomore. She's currently at 74 aces on the year through 86 sets. Earlier this year, Reynolds got on a real hot streak with 17 aces in a sweep of Muskegon. Just this past week, Reynolds has nine aces against Reeths-Puffer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mercedes Carr, Crossroads Charter Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carr has put together 69 aces this season for the small school. She's coming off a 5-ace performance on Thursday in a sweep of Bear Lake. Carr has recorded at least one ace in six of her last seven matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Haddie Palmer, Fellowship Baptist</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palmer has made a big difference from the service line this fall, tallying 68 aces. She put up a season-high 10 aces in a win over Marshall Academy late in September. Last weekend she had seven aces over an invite to help FBA to a set of victories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Keira Fontaine, Lutheran Westland</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fontaine is close to getting an ace per set thus far in 2024. She's got 67 aces through 72 sets of play. She had a big start to the year, picking up 13 aces on opening day. Last week, Fontaine had 15 aces in a sweep of Hope Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Lily Wolfe, Frankfort</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wolfe is averaging over one ace per set this season, as she has 65 over 61 sets of play. She is coming off an 8-ace performance against Ellsworth on Thursday night. She's put up at least one ace in 14 straight matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442995' first='Marlie' last='Smith'], Clarkston</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore setter standout has also been a big factor at the service line. She's at 58 aces over 66 sets of play. Smith has been very consistent in her serves. In nine straight matches, Smith has at least one ace. In seven of those matches, she's had at least two.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='583907' first='Megan' last='Baibak'], Lutheran Westland</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baibak is up to 56 aces on the season through just 66 sets. She's nearly doubled her ace total from all of last season. She's put up 16 aces over her last five matches, including a three-ace showing in a sweep of Livonia Clarenceville on Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Zoe Plemmons, Hillsdale Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plemmons has notched 55 aces this fall. She's recorded at least one ace in four straight matches and her season-high came early in September when Plemmons had seven aces against Waldron.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Alice Luther, Frankfort</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another strong setter for Frankfort, Luther has 54 aces on the year. She's put up 11 in two matches this last week, including seven in a five-set battle with Glen Lake. Luther has recorded an ace in 11 consecutive matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Avah Vozar, Eaton Rapids</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vozar has hit another gear with her serving. She's up to 54 aces on the season and has recorded at least one in 14 consecutive matches. She's coming off a four-ace performance in a tough, five-set win over Ionia this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->