Jolie Palmer of Miller, and Charley Henderson of Mobridge-Pollock have been chosen to Class A all-state volleyball squads.
Palmer, a sophomore libero, was named to the second team, while Henderson, a junior hitter, was a third-team selection.
Jolie Palmer, Miller. Just a sophomore, Palmer had 635 digs, including her 1,000th this past season. She also had 71 service aces, and 71 set assists. “Her quickness and agility allow her to dig all kinds of offensive attacks and serve receive the toughest serves,” said Miller coach Linda DeBoer. “Her versatility and high IQ allow her to also deliver a great second ball when we are forced out of system, and to attack from the backrow.”
Charley Henderson, Mobridge-Pollock. This junior continued to be a force for the Tigers this season, finishing with 48 aces, 319 kills (including her 500th), 141 digs, 19 solo blocks and 59 block assists. “Charley is an aggressive, smart volleyball player. She is a powerful attacker and blocker,” said Mobridge-Pollock coach Rose Henderson. “She continued to push herself to fun a fast attack and made great decisions at the net.”
Here is a look at all of the Class A all-state selections:
First Team
Addisen Barber, SF Christian, 5-9, jr. S (1,053 assists, 51 aces, 195 digs)
Tevin Erickson, Elkton-Lake Benton, 5-9, sr., S (847 assists, 56 aces, 443 digs)
Macy Koupal, Wagner, 5-9, sr., S (946 assists, 67 aces, 282 digs)
Audrey Nelson, Madison, 6-1, sr., ME (465 kills, 104 blocks, 284 digs)
Sidney Oostra, SF Christian, 5-11, sr., OH (364 kills, 45 blocks, 303 digs)
Sophi Randall, Dell Rapids, 5-11, jr. S (922 assists, 219 digs, 53 aces, 57 blocks. 126 kills)
Karly VanDerWerff, Platte-Geddes, 5-10, sr. MH-RS (455 kills, 393 digs, 79 blocks)
Second Team
Madelynn Henry, Dell Rapids, 5-11, fr., OH (445 kills, 46 aces, 214 digs)
Dani Highum, Lennox, 5-10, sr., OH (359 kills, 303 digs)
Faith King, RCChristian, 5-9, so., OH-S (631 assists, 322 kills, 44 aces)
Jolie Palmer, Miller, 5-5, so. L (71 aces, 635digs)
Mataya Ward, Belle Fourche, 5-10, sr., OH (498 kills, 86 aces, 359 digs)
Honorable Mention
Kenzy Beare, Estelline-Hendricks, 5-11, sr. MH (530 kills, 60 blocks, 238 digs)
Ana Egge, RC Christian, 6-0, sr., OH (436 kills, 76 aces, 436 digs)
Charley Henderson, Mobridge-Pollock, 5-9, jr., OH-MH
Bentlee Kollbaum, Elk Point-Jefferson, 5-11, jr., OH
Lavin Maddox, SF Christian, 5-3, sr. L (362 digs, 83 assists)
Macy Plucker, Canton, 5-8, jr., OH
Repeat Selections
• 2022 (Ward and Erickson, first team; Nelson and VanDerWerff, second team; and Barber, honorable mention).
• 2021 (Nelson, first team; Erickson, second team; Ward, honorable mention).
