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A two-time All-Metro first team selection, Bone averaged 3.70 kills per set and helped lead the Jr. Billikens to a 33-0 record. The 6-foot-1 outside hitter ended his career with his second state championship-winning kill after also accomplishing the feat as a freshman. Bone had 159 digs. Also served as a captain on SLUH鈥檚 football team.

A key cog in the Longhorns state title run in 2021, Jennings followed that up by leading the Longhorns back to the Class 3 state championship match. Playing a dual role, the 6-foot-6 Pepperdine recruit averaged 3.42 kills attacking from the right side and 3.83 assists as a setter. Jennings also posted 162 digs on the back row.

The 6-foot-4 setter was one of the area鈥檚 premier floor generals and averaged 8.7 assists each set. He also posted 22 aces and 127 digs. Suffered a knee injury during warmups before a state semifinal match but showed leadership from the bench as the Golden Griffins advanced to the Class 4 championship match.

Known for his unique style that features an extra high jump designed to keep blockers honest, the 5-foot-9 setter led the Panthers to the second state tournament appearance in program history. An All-Metro second teamer as a junior, Koesterer averaged 9.31 assists. Also recorded 16 aces and was strong on the back row with 133 digs.

Just as his older brother did, Lively led the Panthers to the Class 3 state tournament. A McKendree University recruit, the 6-foot-8 middle hitter was one of the area鈥檚 most dominant net players. He averaged 3.27 kills per set and his 36 aces tied for a team high. Lively also averaged .85 blocks and recorded 113 digs.

The 5-foot-11 outside hitter led the Crusaders to the Class 3 state championship, the first in program history. A returning All-Metro performer, Zelnis averaged 3.49 kills and had a team-high 46 aces. An all-around player, he recorded 225 digs. Zelnis averaged more than 4.5 kills a set in the Class 3 quarterfinals, semifinals and finals.

A 6-foot-3 outside hitter, Demoulin led the Wildcats to the Class 4 semifinals for the first time since 2018. He averaged 3.08 kills and recorded 33 aces. Demoulin also was a standout on the back row with 148 digs.

Area鈥檚 reigning kills leader, the 6-foot-4 outside hitter averaged 5.67 kills per set. Jansen established the program鈥檚 single-match kills record with 23 against Belleville East on March 28 and broke his own mark with 31 against Lindbergh on April 19. He also had 54 aces and 123 digs.

One of the area鈥檚 top middle hitters, Kraus led the Knights to the Class 4 semifinals. The 6-foot-9 Missouri S&T recruit averaged 2.85 kills and added 19 aces from the service line. Kraus also averaged .93 blocks a game and had 110 digs.

A 6-foot-4 outside hitter, Langhauser was driving force in a high-octane Golden Griffins offense. Langhauser averaged 4.12 kills and his 23 aces tied for a team high. He had more than 20 kills in three matches, including a career best 29 against CBC on April 12.

The 6-foot-1 outside hitter led the Statesmen to the Class 3 quarterfinals. The team鈥檚 go-to option, he averaged 4.64 kills and put down 39 aces. Wuebbeling ended on a high note with a career-high 22 kills in the quarterfinals. He also led the Statesmen with 275 digs.

One of three different sets of brothers playing for the Spartans, who he helped lead to the Class 3 semifinals. A Milwaukee School of Engineering recruit, the 6-foot-2 outside hitter averaged 3.14 kills. He also had 164 digs and 28 aces.

The 6-foot-5 outside hitter led the Lions to the Class 3 quarterfinals, which was the best performance in program history. Kane averaged 4.89 kills and .85 blocks per set. He also had 135 digs and a team-high 30 aces.

Massey, a 6-foot-2 outside hitter, was a driving force for the Spartans by averaging 2.98 kills per set. He also had 190 digs and a team-high 34 aces.

Area鈥檚 assists leader with an average of 10.35 per set. The 6-foot-1 setter also had 31 aces and 118 digs while helping the Crusaders to 24 victories and a regional final.

A 6-foot-2 setter, Padgett helped guide the Lancers to a program-best 26 victories. He averaged 8.8 assists and led the team with 49 aces.

One of the area鈥檚 most dynamic attackers, Walters was dangerous from anywhere on the court. The 6-foot-4 outside hitter averaged 4.76 kills and led area with 81 aces.

Yemm was a steady force from the outside, averaging 2.58 kills. A Carthage College recruit, the 6-foot Yemm had a career-high 16 kills in the Class 4 state final.