Andover Central’s Avery Unruh – Athlete Spotlight
A new season brings a new group of teammates for Andover Central senior Avery Unruh, but her excitement for volleyball remains the same. After losing several seniors from last season, Unruh is looking forward to seeing how the Jaguars come together while continuing to play alongside friends and build new relationships with younger teammates. “I […]
Salina South’s Delaney Harris – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Mankato Professional Pharmacy and B&K Bonding
With five seniors graduating from last season’s Salina South volleyball team, Delaney Harris knows this year’s squad will have a different look. For Harris, that change brings an opportunity to build new relationships while helping the Cougars take the next step. “I am excited to build a lot of new connections with our team as […]
Abilene’s Lola Rock – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by DSO Electric Cooperative and Tri-County Insurance agency
Abilene’s Lola Rock is especially excited to see how the Cowboys develop throughout the season, with communication and teamwork among her biggest priorities. “I’m most excited about getting to play with my teammates and seeing how much we can grow together throughout the season,” Rock said. “I’m especially looking forward to improving our communication on […]
McPherson’s Jackson Martin – Athlete Spotlight
Jackson Martin enters his final season at McPherson High School with more than individual goals in mind. The senior is focused on making the most of his final season with his teammates while helping the Bullpups take the next step as a program. “I’m most excited about spending one last season with this team and […]
Goessel’s Delaney Duerksen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Pine Edge Golf Course and Funk Electric
With nearly all of Goessel High School’s varsity volleyball players returning, Delaney Duerksen is excited about what the Bluebirds can accomplish this season. “I am most excited to play with my teammates again and see what we can do this year, given that almost all of our varsity players are back this season,” Duerksen said. […]
Abilene’s Josie Keener – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by LeDuc Memorial Design
The 2026 volleyball season is one final opportunity for Abilene’s Josie Keener to take the court alongside teammates who have been part of her life for years. “I am most excited to play with my senior teammates,” Keener said. “We have all played this sport together since we were young kids, and we have unbelievable […]
Abilene Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Family Eye Care of Abilene
The Abilene High School volleyball team enters the 2026 season with a veteran core and a belief that it can build on last year’s progress. The Cowgirls finished 18-19 last season after going 12-23 the year before, and head coach Jade Koch believes the team’s six seniors will play a major role in taking another […]
Ellsworth’s Sydney Soukup – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by K&K Carwash LLC
With a new-look roster and a new role to embrace, Sydney Soukup is ready to help guide Ellsworth High School volleyball into another successful season. The Bluebirds return after making a trip to the state tournament last season, but they will have to replace a strong senior class. Soukup is the team’s lone senior this […]
McPherson’s Carmin Pavlovich – Athlete Spotlight
McPherson’s Carmin Pavlovich has put in consistent work during the offseason to prepare for another season. She practices with her sister, Elles, who will be a freshman, while also staying in shape through consistent work in the school weight room and continued softball training. One area Pavlovich has targeted for improvement is her hitting. She […]
Little River’s Saelyn Raleigh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Raleigh Insurance
Little River’s Saelyn Raleigh is coming off a standout season in which she recorded 361 kills, 199 digs, 55 blocks and 66 aces. Her performance earned her first-team All-State Tournament Team, first-team All-State and first-team Wheat State League honors. “I’m looking forward to being able to step back out on the court one last time […]