Let’s head out west. North Platte is a bit of a geographical outlier on the Class B scene, but the Bulldogs boast plenty of rising gems worthy of recognition. Lyons has flourished on the outside en route to three kills per set in her junior campaign. North Platte faces a daunting road matchup with Lincoln Pius X in the B-7 semifinals, but Lyons can help make the trip worthwhile.

Central Nebraska stars shone bright at the Great Plains Region Bid Tournament. The AVC camp contributed to this trend with players like Lyons making the most of an eastward trek to Gretna. This explosive outside hitter has been on our radar for a rankings bump after she posted nearly 200 kills in her sophomore season at North Platte. It’s a massive production uptick for an athlete who has only become more dominant since suiting up for AVC 16 Blue this spring. Her competitive drive and six-rotation influence could place her in the ranked list before long.