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Burckhard earns spot on Class AA second team all-state squad

Aberdeen Central’s Lauryn Burckhard, right, reaches to hit the ball as Brandon Valley’s Abby Gruber, left, defends the net during last Saturday’s Class AA seventh place match at the South Dakota State Volleyball Tournament at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Looking on for Central are Alivia Miller (14) and Kennedy Osborne (3). Burckhard was named to the second team Class AA all-state squad. Photo by John Davis taken 11/23/2024

Aberdeen Central is represented by Lauryn Burckhard on the second team South Dakota Coaches Association Class AA all-state volleyball team. The sophomore was the leading hitter for the Golden Eagles this past season.

Here is a look at all of the first and second team selections:

Lauryn Burckhard, Aberdeen Central: This sophomore accumulated 310 kills this season to go along with 30 aces on 92 percent serving, and also had 125 digs in helping the Golden Eagles get back to the state tournament. “Lauryn worked hard this year to develop as a well-rounded player,” said Central coach Jackie Bindenagel. “All aspects of her game improved over the course of our season, and it was fun to watch her evolve as an athlete and leader.”

First Team

Maggie Meister, Harrisburg

Gabi Zachariasen, Harrisburg

Emory Brosnahan, Sioux Falls Jefferson

Emery Thury, Watertown

Keira McManus O’Gorman

Kate Wiebesiek, Sioux Falls Roosevelt

Kaelyn Snoozy, Sioux Falls Washington

Second Team

Taryn Kirsch, Sioux Falls Washington

Abby Gruber, Brandon Valley

Josalyn Samuels, Harrisburg

Lauryn Burckhard, Aberdeen

Isabel Simmons, Sioux Falls Jefferson

Kyra Hermanson, O’Gorman

Cate Legel, Sioux Falls Washington

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