Editor’s note: This is John Tawa’s list of the top performers throughout the country as we hit the midseason point of the high school volleyball season. Today, Alabama through Massachusetts, and Wedesday, Michigan through Wyoming.
As the calendar turns to October, VolleyballMag.com presents its ION List, the top high school performers in each of the 50 states plus D.C. through the midway point of the 2022 fall season. It’s like a “watch list,” but with a cuter name. These are players to keep an eye on … ION … get it?
While we’ve been paying attention since first serve in mid-August, the task of identifying the top players began in earnest 10 days ago. More than 200 high school coaches and media sources were consulted and asked: “Who are the best players in your state, based on their play so far in 2022?”
Opinions varied, but eventually a consensus emerged of the players most deserving of recognition. In smaller states or those still trying to find their volleyball footing, the ION List only goes five players deep. In powerhouse states like Texas and California, the ION List exceeds 15 players. If coaches couldn’t choose between two or three on the margin, we included all of them. The more the merrier.
At the end of the year, VolleyballMag.com will choose a Player of the Year from every state. We’re not saying that the winners will come from the ION List, but it certainly is a good first resource.
Enjoy.
ALABAMA
Brooklyn Allison, 5-6 Sr. libero, Spain Park
Emily Breazeale, 5-11 Sr. OH, Spain Park
Jorda Crook, 6-0 Sr. MB, Ohatchee
Emma Moore, 6-3 Jr. MB, MB McGill-Toolen
Ellie Pate, 5-10 Sr. OH, Auburn
Haley Patterson, 6-0 Sr. MB, St. Luke’s Episcopal
Anna Grace Sparks, 5-11 Sr. OH, McGill-Toolen
ALASKA
Emma Beck, 5-10 Jr. MB, Kenai Central
Salvation Elia, 5-10 Sr. RS, West Anchorage
Jolee Kelzenberg, 5-11 Sr. S/RS, Dimond
Lauren Sulte, 5-11 Sr. OH, Dimond
Taylee Weiss, 5-9 Sr. OH, Colony
ARIZONA
Kierstyn Barton, 6-2 Sr. RS, Corona del Sol
Neomi Beach, 6-0 Sr. OH, Hamilton
Avery Burks, 6-1 Sr. OH, Perry
Kamryn Gibaldo, 6-2 Sr. OH/MB, Cactus Shadows
Evan Hendrix, 5-8 Jr. OH, Notre Dame Prep
Eryn Jones, 6-0 Sr. OH, Millennium
Ella Lomigora, 6-3 Sr. MB, Corona del Sol
Kendal Murphy, 6-3 Sr. OH, Horizon
Teraya Sigler, 6-2 Soph. OH, Horizon
Ali Wiest, 6-0 Sr. OH, Sandra Day O’Connor
ARKANSAS
Abigail Lagemann, 5-11 Sr. OH, Benton
Myia McCoy, 5-10 Jr. OH, Greenwood
Kennedy Phelan, 5-8 Sr. S, Fayetteville
Brooke Rockwell, 5-10 Sr….
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