Crowning Glory: The All-Tournament Team of Class 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the outset of the season, it was clear that the competition was fierce, with two teams standing out as the primary contenders for the state title: <strong>St. Pius X</strong> and <strong>St. Michael</strong>. My predictions held as these two teams dominated throughout the year, with St. Pius X securing the top spot and St. Michael finishing strong at #2. Congratulations to all four teams for making it to the Final Four and showcasing exceptional talent and teamwork!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🏆 Class 4 Final Four All-Tournament Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":1} --> <ol start="1" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221231' first='Elena' last='Ruble'] – St. Pius X</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Setter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 56 assists, 6 digs vs. Webb City</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship:</strong> 59 assists, 9 digs vs. St. Michael</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Set the record for the most assists in Class 4 history.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":2} --> <ol start="2" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232325' first='Addi' last='MacLean'] – St. Michael</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Setter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 2 kills, 40 assists, 2 aces, 11 digs vs. Hannibal</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship:</strong> 4 kills, 44 assists, 12 digs vs. St. Pius X</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> A key player in both matches, showcasing her setting skills.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} --> <ol start="3" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='475322' first='Kate' last='Sherry'] – St. Pius X</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 25 kills, hit .302, 4 aces, 15 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship:</strong> 39 kills (new final four record), hit .295, 1 ace, 22 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Her performance in the championship match was historic.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":4} --> <ol start="4" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835753' first='Marlee' last='Harper'] – Webb City</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 11 kills, 4 blocks vs. St. Pius X</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>3rd Place Match:</strong> 13 kills, 4 digs, 8 blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> A consistent presence on offense and defense.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":5} --> <ol start="5" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897186' first='Marissa' last='Falconer'] – Hannibal</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Outside Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 14 kills, 1 ace, 13 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>3rd Place Match:</strong> 25 kills, 16 digs, 2 aces, 1 block</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Led her team to victory with standout performances.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":6} --> <ol start="6" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='446327' first='Molly' last='Bokenkroger'] – St. Michael</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Libero/Defensive Specialist</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 23 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship:</strong> 6 assists, 2 aces, 20 digs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Key in both matches, especially in defense.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":7} --> <ol start="7" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='732904' first='Jordan' last='Redd'] – St. Michael</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Opposite Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 16 kills, hit .324, 3 digs, 8 blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship:</strong> 17 kills, hit .325, 3 digs, 9 blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Dominated both offensively and defensively.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":8} --> <ol start="8" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='396499' first='Kinley' last='Gillihan'] – St. Michael</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Middle Blocker</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 10 kills, hit .292, 5 blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship:</strong> 17 kills, hit .326, 7 blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Strong performance at the net, crucial in the championship.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":9} --> <ol start="9" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221230' first='Bennett' last='Raterman'] – St. Pius X</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Middle Blocker</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 28 kills, hit .426, 2 aces, 1 block</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Championship:</strong> 20 kills, 3 aces, 3 digs, 3 blocks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> A powerhouse at the net throughout the tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":10} --> <ol start="10" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='469947' first='Malia' last='Stolte'] – Hannibal</strong><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Position:</strong> Setter/Outside Hitter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Semifinal:</strong> 15 kills, 22 assists, 12 digs (triple-double)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>3rd Place Match:</strong> 13 kills, 22 assists, 17 digs (triple-double)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Highlight:</strong> Exceptional versatility and performance in critical matches</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list -->