When someone goes down to injury, some one has to step it up. When Kinely Hammett went down, I wasn’t sure how Brookland would respond, but respond they did. Six players with over 100 kills. Tops among those was Lynley with a whooping 472 kills and hitting .297. That is incredible when you consider the 1174 attempts. Seyler improved in every category for Brookland. Having to replace 301 kills from Hammett was a tall order. Lynley also dropped 45 aces this season along with 383 digs. She is going to have to keep up her state tournament run going after a 22 kill/.351 hitting % performance against Baptist Prep and a 14 kill/.467 hitting % performance against Pottsville. Brookland has been one of my favorite teams to follow this year. Can’t wait for this showdown!

Lynley Seyler Lynley Seyler 5'8" | OH Brookland | 2028 State AR came up big when Brookland needed her most, putting down 20 kills and collecting 33 digs in a five-set battle against Westside for the 4A East Regional championship.

The Lady Bearcats had to fight for every point, eventually pulling out a 15-12 victory in the deciding set. Seyler’s offensive production and work on the back row were key in getting Brookland across the finish line.

Finley Lawless provided plenty of help, adding 14 kills on .263 hitting as Brookland secured the regional title and a No. 1 seed heading into the state tournament.

Lynley Seyler Lynley Seyler 5'8" | OH Brookland | 2028 State AR had herself a week for Brookland(10-1-1). In seven sets, she hammered down 41 kills, averaging an impressive 5.85 kills per set while hitting .331. She also added 6 aces and 32 digs. In a tough matchup against the Harmony Grove Lady Cardinals Seyler dropped 22 kills hitting .278 in a 3-1 win and turned around and had 19 kills hitting .385 in a sweep of Wynn.

Seyler was already a major part of the Brookland offense last season with 326 kills, but she has taken another step this year. She’s scoring at a high rate without sacrificing efficiency, and 41 kills in only seven sets shows just how much the Bearcats are leaning on her offensively.

Lynley isn’t just staying in the front row and swinging, either. The 32 digs and 6 aces are a big part of what made this week stand out. Seyler is producing all over the court, and right now she is making it awfully difficult for defenses to slow her down and the Bearcats down.

From HC Katie Dillon, “One word to describe her, Resilient! Lynley is by far a force to reckon with as an outside hitter. She has been pushed by blockers and tested by defenses that kept digging her hits during the first few weeks of play, but she keeps finding a way to come out on top. She wants the ball and we find a way to get it to her.”

For the Season: 30 sets | 111 kills | 3.7 k/s | 15 aces | 90 digs

Seyler has really stepped up following the loss of Hammett. She was already a proven offensive weapon after putting down 326 kills last season, but her game has taken another step forward in 2026. Most notably, she has raised her hitting percentage by 60 points.

Seyler is a precise hitter with a high volleyball IQ. She understands how to beat defenders to spots and does a great job finding the floor. At 5’8″, she may be a little undersized for the pin, but she makes up for it with a strong vertical, quickness and an ability to see the court. She has also taken on a bigger leadership role for the Bearcats. Seyler saved her best two-match stretch of the season for last week, averaging nearly six kills per set while also making a major impact defensively.

Stats for the Week: 7 sets | 41 kills | 5.85 kills/set | 6 aces | 32 digs

Season Total: 30 sets | 111 kills | 3.7 kills/set | 15 aces | 3 blocks | 90 digs

Joining Hammett on the outside for Brookland is Lynley Seyler Lynley Seyler 5'8" | OH Brookland | 2028 State AR , the Bearcats’ leading scorer from last season with 326 kills and 72 aces. At times, it’s hard to tell the two apart. Both are fierce competitors at the net who never shy away from bigger blockers. Seyler relies on her speed, quick arm swing, and athleticism to create scoring opportunities against opposing defenses. She is equally valuable in the back row, finishing second on the team in digs behind Hammett while leading Brookland in serve receive. Seyler is a reliable six-rotation weapon whose explosiveness and leaping ability make her a constant offensive threat. With both she and Hammett rarely leaving the court, Brookland has two players capable of frustrating opponents throughout an entire match.