5 High School Girls Volleyball Players to Watch This Season

Here are five standout high school volleyball players from the St. Louis area to keep an eye on this season.

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Avery Helms, Senior, Francis Howell

The 5-foot-7 libero is the glue that holds the Vikings together. Helms, who has committed to Marquette University, had 501 digs and led Howell in serve and receive as it advanced to the Class 5 state tournament. A returning first-team All-Metro performer, she often delivered three-point passes to give Howells setters multiple options.

Alyssa Koerkenmeier, senior, Mater Dei

The essence of a clutch player, Koerkenmeier stepped up in the biggest moments during the Knights’ run to the Class 2A state championship. A 6-foot-5 middle blocker, she averaged 2.86 kills and 1.4 blocks. Also a basketball star and returning All-Metro performer, Koerkenmeier will be one of the area’s top middles this season.

Hannah Leftridge, Senior, St. Pius X

Leftridge, a North Carolina State recruit, led the Lancers to a state runner-up finish in the Class 4 division and a 24-6 record. A first-team All-Metro player, she averaged 4.53 kills and served 49 aces. Leftridge, a 5-foot-10 outside hitter, is one of the area’s best all-around players. She had 222 digs and was a league leader in serve receive last season.

Reagan Nelson, Senior, Pattonville

Nelson, a perennial All-Metro performer, has already broken the school’s aces record and is poised to break the kills and digs records early this season. The 6-foot outside hitter averaged 4.99 kills and has improved her communication on the court, making her more dynamic. A Southeast Missouri University recruit, she led the Pirates in serve-receive and had 406 digs.

Jordan Smith, Senior, Francis Howell Central

The 6-foot-4 outside hitter has committed to play at North Carolina State. Smith averaged 3.89 kills and recorded a team-high 46 aces while leading the Spartans to a 22-12 record and a run to the Class 5 quarterfinals last season. A strong 6-rotation player, she averaged .74 blocks, excelled in serve-receive and recorded 173 digs.