Here is the Minnesota Star Tribune’s selection of the best volleyball players in the state

The Minnesota Star Tribune selected the top 25 girls volleyball players in the state this year. We surveyed coaches at the top of their conferences and classes, considered team and individual success, and observed games to create this group of All-Minnesota Team honorees (in alphabetical order):

Kathryn Adler, Champlin Park, senior, middle blocker: A 6-1 middle blocker with 416 kills and a team-best 63 total blocks this year for the Class 4A, Section 5 champion Rebels. University: Jacksonville.

Reese Axness, Champlin Park, senior, setter: Smart, athletic 5-9 engine behind the Rebels’ big offensive numbers, leads the state in assists and surpassed 1,000 this season in Champlin Park’s victory in Section 5. College: Ball State.

Ava Ball, Nova Classical, senior, outsider hitter: Three-time All-State honoree with a whopping 2,122 career kills, leading the state two years in a row and good for a top-10 ranking in Minnesota history. University: South Dakota.

Breanna Beckering, Southwest Christian, middle blocker, junior: Recorded a total of 70 blocks and 31.9% hitting to help Stars to Class 2A, Section 2 championship and second consecutive trip to the state tournament.

Mesaiya Bettis, Burnsville, outside hitter, senior: An offensive and defensive juggernaut for the Blaze with a dangerous line shot, she earned Class 4A All-State twice and finished her career with 1,611 kills (a Burnsville best) and 713 digs. University: Iowa State.

Sidney Burley, Prior Lake, defensive specialist/libero, junior: A strong first touch for the Lakers, leaving the team in trouble en route to third place in a stacked South Suburban Conference. University: Kentucky.

Romi Chlebecek, Lakeville South, outside hitter, junior: 5-11 Cougars kills leader (363) with great timing, plus 28 total blocks, on a well-rounded and top-rated team. University: Deventer.