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Area record-setters highlight all-state volleyball teams

Warner’s Ava Nilsson (4) sets the ball as teammates Kyleigh Schopp (11) and Courtney Bjorgaard (1) look on during the Class B Championship match against Chester Area at the South Dakota State Volleyball Tournament at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Photo by John Davis taken 11/19/2022
This year’s all-state volleyball teams are loaded with school record holders and accomplished athletes. There are three area members on the Class B first team, two more on the second team and another on honorable mention, and one member each on the Class A first team and second team. Here is a capsule look at each of the area players on the honor units, followed by the complete list of all of the all-state players from all three classes. Class B First Team Ava Nilsson, Warner, setter: This junior has been a cornerstone of Warner’s back-to-back state championship teams. This past season she had 94 kills, 63 aces, 1,167 set assists, 250 digs and 61 blocks. She collected her 4,000th career set assist at the state tournament. “Ava is in charge of our offense and has worked extremely hard to speed up our play,” said Warner coach Kari Jung. “Her positive leadership helps bring out the best in all the athletes around her. Not only is she an experienced setter, she perfec

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