Four talented area athletes have been recognized among the state’s best as the South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Association released its 2025 all-state teams. From Class AA to Class B, each earned their spot with standout seasons that helped elevate their programs.
Mitchell’s Siemsen Named Class AA Second-Team Setter
Mitchell senior Addie Siemsen capped a remarkable high school career with a Class AA second-team selection. The 5-foot-8 setter was one of the state’s most balanced and productive all-around players, finishing with 623 assists, 198 kills, 263 digs, 76 blocks and 54 aces. Siemsen anchored the Kernels’ offense with poise and consistency, leading Mitchell to a 13 win turnaround from 2024 and its first state tournament appearance since 2018.
Wagner’s Medricky Shines in Class A
Wagner junior Ravyn Medricky earned a spot on the Class A second team after putting together one of the strongest seasons in the state at the net. Standing 6-foot-2, Medricky dominated both offensively and defensively, closing the year with 336 kills, 64 blocks, and an impressive 381 digs. Medricky led Wagner to the state tournament after knocking off No. 5 seed Winner in the Class A SoDak 16.
Parkston’s Oakley Puts Up Huge Numbers in Class B
Parkston junior Keeara Oakley delivered one of the biggest statistical seasons across all classes, earning Class B second-team honors. Oakley powered the Trojans with a staggering 635 kills, while also adding 45 aces, 377 digs and 63 blocks. Her production ranked among the best in South Dakota and made her a centerpiece of Parkston’s offense. As one of Class B’s top returning hitters for 2026, Oakley is expected to be a major force once again.
Bridgewater-Emery’s Weber Earns Honorable Mention
Bridgewater-Emery junior Oakley Weber earned Class B honorable-mention recognition after thriving in a unique setter-outside hitter hybrid role. Weber showcased her all-around skill set with 298 kills, 383 assists, 324 digs and 54 aces, making her one of the most versatile players in the class.
Here are the 2025 South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Association’s all-state teams:
CLASS AA
First Team
Julia Blom, SF Lincoln, 5-foot-7, Sr., Libero (38 aces, 106 assists, 401 digs)
Abby Gruber, Brandon Valley, 5-11, Sr., Middle-Outside Hitter (262 kills, 33 aces, 42 blocks)
Sienna Sabers, SF Jefferson, 5-9, Sr., Outside Hitter (397 kills, 32 blocks, 34 aces)
Josalyn Samuels, Harrisburg, 6-2, So., Setter (93 kills, 166 digs, 58 blocks, 1,050 assists)
Lauren Venenga, O’Gorman, 5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter (362 kills, 70 aces, 223 digs)
Makenzie Walsh, O’Gorman, 6-3, Sr., Outside Hitter (238 kills, 50 blocks)
Gabi Zachariasen, Harrisburg, 6-0, Sr., Outside Hitter (523 kills, 81 aces, 40 blocks, 215 digs)
Second Team
Lauryn Burckhard, Aberdeen Central, 6-0, Jr. (323 Kills, 34 Aces, 294 Digs)
Lindsay Langner, Harrisburg, 5-8, Sr., Libero-Defensive Specialist (50 Aces, 445 Digs)
Logan McGuire, Brandon Valley, 5-8, So., Setter (890 assists, 205 digs, 115 kills, 60 aces)
Andi Olson, Watertown, 5-6, Jr., Libero-Defensive Specialist (23 aces, 486 digs)
Mallory Schneider, SF Lincoln, 6-1, So., Setter (717 assists, 211 digs, 55 blocks, 48 aces, 152 kills)
Addie Siemsen, Mitchell, 5-8, sr., Setter (198 kills, 54 aces, 76 blocks, 263 digs, 623 assists)
Mya VanWestern, Brandon Valley, 5-5, jr., Libero (393 digs, 107 assists, 29 aces)
Repeat Selections — 2024: Zachariasen, first team; Gruber, Samuels and Burckhard, second team. 2023: Zachariasen, first team; Samuels, second team.
First Team
Claire Munch, Dakota Valley, 5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter (548 kills, 72 aces, 31 blocks, 310 digs)
Madelyn Munch, Dakota Valley, 5-9, Sr., Setter (55 aces, 161 digs, 997 assists)
Madelynn Henry, Dell Rapids, 6-0, Jr., Outside Hitter (609 kills, 76 aces, 269 digs)
Jolie Palmer, Miller, 5-6, Sr., Libero (40 aces, 77 assists, 535 digs)
Faith King, RC Christian, 5-9, Sr., Outside Hitter-Setter (356 kills, 53 aces, 333 digs, 334 assists)
Tavyn Sichmeller, SF Christian, 5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter (314 kills, 33 blocks, 198 digs)
Second Team
Shelby Begeman, Clark-Willow Lake, 6-0, Fr., Middle Hitter (377 kills, 155 blocks)
Addison Neuendorf, Hamlin, 5-6, Sr., Outside Hitter (349 kills, 74 aces, 323 digs)
Jayla Overman, SF Christian, 5-11, So., Middle Hitter (241 kills, 100 blocks, 69 digs, 39 aces)
Enna Henry, St. Thomas More, 5-4, Sr., Setter (1,037 assists, 216 digs)
Ravyn Medricky, Wagner, 6-2, Jr., Middle Hitter (336 kills, 64 blocks, 381 digs)
Cambree Ideker, West Central, 5-7, Jr., Setter (1,032 assists, 170 digs)
Honorable Mention
Tenley Witzel, Baltic, 5-7, So., Outside Hitter (47 aces, 265 kills, 380 digs, 42 blocks)
Alaina Wolff, Dell Rapids, 5-5, Jr., Libero (45 aces, 332 digs, 129 assists)
Jerica Locke, Groton Area, 5-5, Sr., Libero (61 assists, 438 digs)
Libby Kranz, Lennox, 5-10, So., Outside Hitter (285 kills, 51 blocks, 44 aces, 238 digs)
Jaya Engels, Madison, 5-10, So., Outside Hitter (341 kills, 51 aces, 328 digs)
Chloe Weber, RC Christian, 5-11, Jr., Outside Hitter-Setter (488 kills, 83 aces, 361 digs, 805 assists)
Leighton Scherr, St. Thomas More, 6-1, Jr., Middle Hitter (445 kills, 68 blocks, 32 aces)
Gracie Root, Winner, 5-2, Sr., Setter (46 aces, 363 digs, 858 assists)
Repeat Selections — 2024: Henry, C. Munch and Palmer, first team; M. Munch and Neuendorf, second team. 2023: Henry and Palmer, second team.
First Team
Reagan O’Neill, Bennett County, 5-11, So., Middle Hitter (589 kills, 62 aces, 64 blocks, 281 digs)
Lily Van Hal, Chester, 5-8, Sr., Setter-Outside Hitter (348 kills, 95 aces, 293 digs, 547 assists)
Jacy Wolf, Chester, 5-6, Jr., Outside Hitter-Setter (362 kills, 40 aces, 385 digs)
Brynlee Landis, Colman-Egan, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter (376 kills, 45 blocks, 274 digs, 44 aces)
Ashley Haven, Northwestern, 6-0, Sr., Middle-Outside Hitter (591 kills, 326 digs, 107 blocks, 33 aces)
Jaycee Jung, Warner, 5-9, So., Outside Hitter (355 kills, 42 aces, 466 digs)
Second Team
Emmie Hausmann, Burke, 5-11, Sr., Outside Hitter (498 kills, 300 digs, 34 aces)
Taylor Hoxeng, Gayville-Volin, 5-4, Sr., Libero (397 digs, 54 aces)
Jordyn Rossow, Herreid-Selby Area, 6-0, Sr., Middle Hitter (495 kills, 67 aces, 101 blocks, 385 digs)
Gracyn Bixler, Hitchcock-Tulare, 5-5, Sr., Setter (789 assists, 57 aces, 93 kills, 299 digs)
Keeara Oakley, Parkston, 5-9, Jr., Middle Hitter (45 aces, 635 kills, 377 digs, 63 blocks)
Kendal Uttecht, Wolsey-Wessington, 5-7, Sr., Setter (790 assists, 320 digs, 115 kills)
Honorable Mention
Peyson O’Neill, Bennett County, 6-0, Fr., Middle Hitter (393 kills, 369 digs, 64 blocks)
Oakley Weber, Bridgewater-Emery, 5-6, jr., Setter-Outside Hitter (298 kills, 383 assists, 324 digs, 54 aces)
Hazel Luethmers, De Smet, 6-0, Sr., Middle Hitter (481 kills, 84 blocks, 246 digs, 33 aces)
Maia Achen, Gayville-Volin, 5-8, Jr., Outside Hitter (392 kills, 258 digs)
Kamry Padden, Harding County, 5-9, So., Middle Hitter-Setter (429 assists, 311 kills, 41 blocks)
Marley Guthmiller, Ipswich, 5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter (450 kills, 37 blocks, 272 digs, 50 aces)
Repeat Selections — 2024: Van Hal, Haven, Wolf and Hoxeng, first team; Landis and Uttecht, second team; and Guthmiller, honorable mention. 2023: Van Hal and Haven, first team. 2022: Van Hal, first team.
