2024 All-Area Volleyball: Meet the first team

Ellie Barker vb mshs 8/18/2024.

Ellie Barker Mahomet-Seymour senior outside hitter Why she made the first team ...

Barker was the most consistent performer all throughout the Bulldogs run to a Class 3A state title, earning her IVCA MVP honors for the 3A state finals, an All-State Second-Team nod and recognition as The News-Gazettes Player of the Year.

The Butler recruit finished the season with 354 kills, 226 digs and 41 aces.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

eating the same meals before every match.

Her dream career is ...

an interior designer.

Her go-to snack is ...

pretzels.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

pickleball or ice skating.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ...

Drew Barrymore.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

Jesus, Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

visiting the Eiffel Tower, going on a hot-air balloon ride and traveling to all seven continents.

Mahomet-Seymour's Lily Bosworth (6) is introduced as a member of the 3A All State Team before a Class 3A Championship volleyball match at CEFCU Arena in Normal on Saturday, Nov.

16, 2024.

Lily Bosworth Mahomet-Seymour junior middle blocker Why she made the first team ...

Bosworth had a knack for coming up clutch in the biggest moments, highlighted by a huge third set in the Bulldogs Class 3A state championship win.

The All-State First-Team selection and Michigan State commit tallied 334 kills and 111 blocks as the areas clear-cut best middle blocker.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

wearing her hair in a bun every match.

Her dream career is ...

a sports psychologist.

Her go-to snack is ...

Cheez-Its.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

basketball.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ...

Kendall Jenner.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

traveling to Greece, Paris and Brazil.

Champaign Central's Bridget Cassady made The News-Gazette's 2024 All-Area Volleyball First Team.

Bridget Cassady Champaign Central senior outside hitter Why she made the first team ...

Now a two-time Class 3A All-State and All-Area First-Team honoree, Cassady put quite the bow on her already historic high school career by becoming the Maroons all-time digs leader.

She ended the season with 301 kills and 288 digs and will be playing at the University of Missouri-St.

Louis next year.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

putting on her gear in the same order before every match and practice.

Her dream career is ...

a criminal investigator.

Her go-to snack is ...

crunchy green grapes.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

gymnastics.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ...

Julia Stiles.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

Frank Ocean, Princess Diana and Robert Graysmith.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

visiting the seven wonders of the world, dyeing her hair and learning another language.

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Sierrah Downey Monticello senior right side/setter Why she made the first team ...

Downey was the definition of a Miss Do It All this season, recording 250 kills, 240 assists and 239 digs as one of the best all-around players in the area.

Shes carried a large bulk of the Sages offense the last two years, and she paid it off with an Illini Prairie Conference First-Team selection this year.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

always chewing gum while playing.

Her dream career is ...

a teacher.

Her go-to snack is ...

pickles.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

snowboarding.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ...

Alexa Demie.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

her grandma, George Washington and Queen Elizabeth.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

skydiving, scuba diving and traveling the world.

From left, Mahomet-Seymour volleyball players Addi Eisenmann, Ellie Dallas and Ava Yeakel react after the winning point of Fridays 25-18, 25-22 victory against DePaul College Prep in a Class 3A semifinal match at CEFCU Arena in Normal.

The Bulldogs will face Limestone at 5:30 p.m.

on Saturday in the state championship game.

Addi Eisenmann Mahomet-Seymour senior libero Why she made the first team ...

If you need someone to hype you up, Eisenmann is the one to do it, and her play was just as energizing.

She was the areas digs leader with 427 on the year and made the Class 3A state finals All-Tournament Team.

Bulldogs coach Stan Bergman called her relentless defense by far the most critical element to our success.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

eating oatmeal for breakfast every match day and having a Ring Pop before every match.

Her dream career is ...

a fashion designer in another country.

Her go-to snack is ...

freeze-dried strawberries.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

gymnastics.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ..

.

Zendaya.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

Sadie Robertson, Michael Jordan and Adele.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

visiting Italy, seeing the Eiffel Tower and attending the Kentucky Derby.

Senior setter Addie Kerr surpassed 1,000 career assists this past Saturday, helping the St.

Thomas More volleyball team win the Clinton Tournament.

Addie Kerr St.

Thomas More senior setter Why she made the first team ...

Kerr was the areas top setter this season, with her 849 assists ranking second in the entire state.

She earned a spot on the Class 2A All-State First Team, also recording 158 digs, 103 kills and 59 aces.

She made the AVCAs 2024 All-America Watch List and Best & Brightest Second Team.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

never repeating hairstyles if she played poorly in them before.

Her dream career is ...

working social media for a professional sports team.

Her go-to snack is ...

Goldfish.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

curling.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ...

Victoria Justice.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

Michael Jordan, SZA and Timothee Chalamet.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

traveling abroad, going to a SZA concert and attending the Super Bowl.

Cissna Park's Addison Lucht made The News-Gazette's 2024 All-Area Volleyball First Team.

Addison Lucht Cissna Park junior outside hitter Why she made the first team ...

Lucht made four News-Gazette All-Area first teams last year, and shes starting off this one on the same note.

Once again, Lucht was the driving force behind the Timberwolves run to the Class 1A state tournament, where they placed third this year.

She tallied 377 kills and 150 digs to earn All-State First-Team honors.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

stretching the same way and putting on her uniform in the same order for every match.

If she plays well, shell wear the same spandex for the next game.

Her dream career is ...

a college softball coach.

Her go-to snack is ...

fruit.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

softball.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ...

Geena Davis.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and her Papa Dave.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

traveling to Alaska, running a marathon and going to the Olympics.

Ella Miller has played a major role in a fast start to the season for the Westville volleyball team with the Tigers 10-0 so far this fall.

Ella Miller Westville senior outside hitter Why she made the first team ...

After two second-team selections, Miller finally broke through for a spot on the All-Area First Team in a big way.

Her Vermilion Valley Conference-leading 381 kills and .454 hitting percentage earned her Class 2A All-State First-Team honors.

Shes continuing her playing career at Taylor University next year.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

listening to Umbrella by Rihanna while warming up in hitting lines.

Her dream career is ...

an elementary school teacher.

Her go-to snack is ...

Oreos or dried mangos.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

the triple jump and hurdles.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ...

Millie Bobby Brown.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

Jesus, Taylor Swift and Simone Biles.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

skydiving, vacationing to a bougie island and seeing Taylor Swift on tour again.

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Shannon Monahan St.

Thomas More senior outside hitter Why she made the first team ...

Monahan led the area in kills for a second consecutive season, bettering last years total of 400 with 417 this time around and becoming the Sabers all-time kills leader.

The Lindenwood University signee was one of the main reasons STM captured an eighth straight regional championship, making the Class 2A All-State Second Team.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

taping her finger every time she plays.

Her dream career is ...

a food critic.

Her go-to snack is ...

Goldfish.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

tennis.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ...

Jennifer Lawrence.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

Adam Sandler, Ryan Reynolds and SZA.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

visiting Hawaii, traveling to Greece and attending an NCAA volleyball national championship match.

Westville's Lainey Wichtowski made The News-Gazette's 2024 All-Area Volleyball First Team.

Lainey Wichtowski Westville junior setter Why she made the first team ...

After a breakout season in 2023, Wichtowski solidified her place as one of the areas best setters in 2024.

Her 754 assists landed her on the Class 2A All-State Second Team and were a big reason the Tigers were able to win their first regional title since 2005.

She also racked up an impressive 226 digs and 49 aces.

Her biggest volleyball superstition is ...

drinking a strawberry lemonade Monster before every match.

Her dream career is ...

a therapist while owning her own practice.

Her go-to snack is ...

chocolate, ice cream, candy or anything with sugar.

If she could make the Olympics in any other sport, she would pick ...

the throws in track and field.

The actor shed pick to play her in a movie would be ...

Reese Witherspoon.

If she could have dinner with three people from any time period, she would pick ...

Blake Lively, Gunna and Megan Maroney.

Three things on her bucket list are ...

attending a Zach Bryan concert, owning a successful therapy practice and living somewhere cool..

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