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Cat Ferguson wins in Kelso to take Lloyds Tour of Britain lead

Cat Ferguson (Movistar Team) secured her first UCI WorldTour victory in Kelso in the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, after a dramatic few hours in the rain-soaked Scottish Borders. Ferguson outsprinted fellow Brit Josie Nelson (Team Picnic PostNL) and Ally Wollaston (FDJ-Suez), as a five rider group contested the finish on The Square in Kelso, […]

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Cat Ferguson wins in Kelso to take Lloyds Tour of Britain lead

Cat Ferguson (Movistar Team) secured her first UCI WorldTour victory in Kelso in the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, after a dramatic few hours in the rain-soaked Scottish Borders.

Ferguson outsprinted fellow Brit Josie Nelson (Team Picnic PostNL) and Ally Wollaston (FDJ-Suez), as a five rider group contested the finish on The Square in Kelso, amidst another torrential downpour,

In the quest for the green jersey, Ferguson’s win secured top spot in the general classification heading into the final day in Glasgow, with a three second lead over Wollaston, and a further nine seconds back to Karlijn Swinkels (UAE Team ADQ). Overnight leader Kristen Faulkner (EF Education – Oatly) was twice caught up in crashes, losing 3 minutes 17 seconds to fall to 16th overall.

Speaking after taking the win Cat Ferguson said: “I am so over the moon. This is one of the races I was so excited to do this season, and I really wanted to come here in good form and show Britain how good I can be, and I think I have proved that today.

“I am a little bit nervous [on going into the final stage as leader]. I really want to hold onto that position. It isn’t a position I thought I would be in, so we have to look to make a good plan to hold onto it for tomorrow.“

After a start in dry conditions, rain swept in and a treacherous day on the roads around the Scottish Borders meant that the Queen of the Mountain jersey switched hands several times throughout a stage, being ultimately won by Dominika Wlodarczyk (UAE Team ADQ), with no classified climbs on the final stage circuit in Glasgow.

The first of five Queen of the Mountain climbs was the picturesque Scott’s View early on in the stage, with the 2.3km climb the first opportunity for FDJ – SUEZ to attack, led by Marie Le Net. Wlodarczyk stuck to her back wheel, edging Le Net out to take maximum points before the pair were engulfed by the peloton.

Double Olympic champion Faulkner, wearing the Lloyds green jersey, was forced into a bike change at the conclusion of the first categorised climb, as the peloton split in two amidst the FDJ – SUEZ pressure. It was the start of what became a challenging afternoon for the American, who was involved in several crashes as the weather deteriorated and constantly had to fight to get back on terms with the stage leaders, eventually coming home 24th after a valiant chase.

FDJ – SUEZ and Lidl – Trek further split the peloton as Amber Kraak (FDJ – SUEZ) took the second Queen of the Mountains climb at Dingleton, above Melrose, and launched a solo attack. Behind her, stage two victor Mara Roldan (Team Picnic PostNL) and eventual stage three combativity winner, Lizzie Deignan (Lidl – Trek) respectively worked hard at the front of the peloton to chase her down.

Wlodarczyk successfully attacked the third Queen of the Mountain climb up Dunion Hill, but with Roldan also picking up points, the Canadian held her spot at the top of the leaderboard.

The constant on and off showers left the roads slick even when rain wasn’t falling, and on an innocuous corner on the run back towards the sprint in Kelso, several riders in the reduced lead group were involved in a crash including race leader Faulkner, yesterday’s stage winner Roldan, and European champion Lorena Wiebes along with several of her Team SDWorx – Protime team mates. As a result of the crash, Roldan was forced to abandon the race and relinquish her Queen of the Mountains lead.

With the crash reducing the front group still further, Wollaston took the sprint, held on the finish line in Kelso, closely followed by Ferguson, and Wollaston’s FDJ SUEZ teammate Célia Gery.

Six riders, including Ferguson and Wollaston managed to open up a small gap after cresting the final Queen of the Mountains climb at Dingleton, with less than 25km to go. It was reduced to five after Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (Canyon//SRAM Zondacrypto), who had initiated the attack, became the latest rider to have bad luck befall them, as the Dane required a bike change. Behind several chase groups were formed, with Faulkner working hard in the third group on the road as she saw her hopes of Lloyds Tour of Britain Women victory be washed away in the Scottish rain.

As the breakaway entered the final kilometre and swept over the River Tweed into Kelso, Ferguson and Nelson led the sprint over the cobbles, to a roar of delight from the Borders crowd, celebrating the first Scottish stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, and one that will live long in the memory for both Ferguson and Faulkner, though for vastly different reasons.

A full replay of today’s stage can be found here.

Full stage results and standings can be found here.

A full photo album from stage three can be found here.

Sunday (8 June) sees Glasgow host stage four, the final day of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, with a 10-lap circuit race, starting and finishing on Glasgow Green in the city centre.

The stage gets underway at 10:00, with an expected finish around Midday, and is held as a part of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival, which will provide a unique chance to ride on the same closed road, traffic free, circuit as the world’s best. For more information on the Lloyds Tour of Britain Family Cycling Festival, please click here.

Fans can follow live coverage via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website and app, or via the Lloyds Tour of Britain YouTube channel here.

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Turkish Sultans of Net to face Japan for Nations League semis spot

The Turkish Women’s National Volleyball Team is bracing for a fierce quarterfinal clash against Japan in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Nations League, a matchup rich with both tactical nuance and emotional stakes. Set for July 24, at the Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland, the encounter pits the 2023 champions, known as the “Sultans of the […]

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Set for July 24, at the Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland, the encounter pits the 2023 champions, known as the “Sultans of the Net,” against one of the tournament’s most technically polished teams.

While the winner advances to the semifinals to face either Brazil or Germany, the tension runs deeper than the bracket.

Japan’s head coach, Ferhat Akbaş, knows his opponents all too well.

The Turkish tactician, also the coach of Turkish club giants Eczacıbaşı Dynavit and brings a deep understanding of the very system he’s now plotting to outwit.

His inside knowledge of Türkiye’s top players and style adds a layer of intrigue few matchups can offer.

Türkiye enter the knockout stage after finishing the expanded preliminary round with eight wins and four losses, securing the sixth seed out of 18 teams.

Their journey across host cities – from Istanbul and Ottawa to Beijing and Belgrade – was marked by consistency, grit, and the leadership of seasoned veterans like captain Eda Erdem, dynamic outside hitter Hande Baladın, and the explosive Melissa Vargas.

This year’s VNL, the seventh edition of the tournament, features an expanded field with no relegation from 2024.

Newcomers Czechia and Belgium joined the fray, with the former qualifying through the 2024 Challenger Cup and the latter earning their spot based on FIVB rankings.

Japan, meanwhile, looked sharp throughout the preliminary phase, finishing third overall.

Known for their speed, tight formations, and nearly flawless defense, they rely heavily on stars like Sarina Koga and Mayu Ishikawa.

Their silver-medal finish in 2024, where they fell to Italy in the final, showed they are more than capable of going the distance.

The quarterfinal clash against Türkiye will test Japan’s system like few matches have.

While their fast-paced offense and disciplined backcourt are strengths, the physicality of Türkiye’s front line and the firepower Vargas brings at the net could stretch their limits.

The psychological edge may rest with Akbaş’s knowledge, but Türkiye’s experience in pressure situations could be the difference.

Elsewhere in the quarterfinals, Italy, the 2024 champions, face eighth-seeded U.S.

Brazil, one of the tournament’s most consistent performers, takes on Germany, while host nation Poland, who earned their spot with a fourth-place finish, goes up against China.

For Türkiye, a victory over Japan would mark a return to the semifinals and put them two wins away from reclaiming their title.

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Cuban beach volleyball duo conquers Moscow and is crowned champion in the Russian league

The Cuban duo of beach volleyball composed of Noslen Díaz and Jorge Luis Alayo achieved a historic victory at the Moscow stop of the Russian national championship this Saturday, defeating the locals Oleg Stoyanovski and Ilya Leshukov in a thrilling final, one of the most feared pairs on the European circuit. According to the specialized […]

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The Cuban duo of beach volleyball composed of Noslen Díaz and Jorge Luis Alayo achieved a historic victory at the Moscow stop of the Russian national championship this Saturday, defeating the locals Oleg Stoyanovski and Ilya Leshukov in a thrilling final, one of the most feared pairs on the European circuit.

According to the specialized page CubanSp1ke on Facebook, the Cubans started the match with an impeccable performance, dominating the first set 21-11. However, the Russians responded strongly in the second set, which they won 21-16.

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Everything was decided in a tense tiebreak filled with refereeing controversy, where Díaz and Alayo managed to stay focused to seal the victory 15-12 and take the title.

Four titles in Russia and notable growth

With this victory in the Russian capital, the Caribbean players now have four titles in Russia: Moscow and Kazan in the national league, as well as gold in the Russian Cup and the prestigious Sirius tournament, the mentioned source stated.

The Eurasian country, which has welcomed them with enthusiasm and respect, has become a crucial stage in the professional development of this duo, regarded as the best in Cuban beach volleyball.

Beyond the prestige, the victory secured them 150,000 rubles in prize money (about 1,666 US dollars).

Unbeaten on the way to St. Petersburg

Before being crowned, Díaz and Alayo shone in the quarterfinals against Valeriy Samoday and Taras Sivolap, winning 21-15 and 25-23. In the semifinals, they came back against the duo from Dynamo Moscow, Krasilnikov and Reinson, winning 17-21, 21-13, and 15-12.

The result allows them to look forward with optimism to the next challenge: a new stage of the Russian Cup in Saint Petersburg, which will take place in six days and offers an even larger prize pool.

A milestone for Cuban sports

The success of Díaz and Alayo goes beyond sports. Their performance reaffirms the potential of Cuban beach volleyball on international stages, despite the structural limitations they face on the island.

Invited to the Russian professional circuit for their talent and charisma, they have garnered not only the support of the local audience but also the recognition of an international community that already views them as champions.

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What achievement did the Cuban beach volleyball duo reach in Moscow?

The Cuban beach volleyball duo, composed of Noslen Díaz and Jorge Luis Alayo, was crowned champion at the Moscow stop of the Russian national championship, defeating the locals Oleg Stoyanovski and Ilya Leshukov in a closely contested final.

How many titles has the Cuban duo won in Russia?

With their victory in Moscow, Noslen Díaz and Jorge Luis Alayo have accumulated four titles in Russia: two in the national league (Moscow and Kazan), one in the Russian Cup, and another in the prestigious Sirius tournament.

What is the next challenge for Díaz and Alayo after their victory in Moscow?

The next challenge for the Cuban duo will be a new stage of the Copa de Rusia in Saint Petersburg, which will take place in six days and offers a larger prize pool.

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Anais Dallara – Women’s Tennis Coach

Anais Dallara, following a stellar playing career as the winningest tennis player in Long Beach State history, is in her fifth year as the assistant coach. During her outstanding four-year career, Dallara established new program records for most career wins (185), most singles wins (98) and most singles wins in a season (30 in 2012). […]

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Anais Dallara, following a stellar playing career as the winningest tennis player in Long Beach State history, is in her fifth year as the assistant coach.

During her outstanding four-year career, Dallara established new program records for most career wins (185), most singles wins (98) and most singles wins in a season (30 in 2012). She is also second on the doubles win list (87). She capped her career with a historic senior season, setting the school record for singles wins in a season with 30, while reaching a ranking of No. 101 and posting an 11-0 record against Big West opponents at No. 1 singles while earning Big West Player of the Year honors.

A four-time All-Big West selection, Dalara became just the fourth player in school history to earn an invitation to the NCAA Singles Championship, while leading the 49ers to their second-ever NCAA tournament victory, defeating No. 33 Arkansas 4-0. Over her career, Dallara was a four-time All-Big West selection, a four-time ITA National All-Academic honoree and became the first Long Beach State player to reach the ITA Regional semifinals in the same season as the NCAA Singles Championship.

Academically, Dallara was a four-time ITA National All-Academic honoree at Long Beach State and she earned her master’s degree from Long Beach State in 2016. Hailing from Valbonne, France, Dallara has an elite -4/6 French Federation women’s tennis ranking.

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How to watch USA vs Argentina Women’s Water Polo clash at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships

Here’s the all-you-need-to-know guide on how to watch and livestream USA vs Argentina Women’s Water Polo clash at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships. The USA Women’s National Team kept their momentum rolling at the World Championships, notching a second straight win with a hard-fought 11-9 triumph over the Netherlands. Watch USA vs Argentina Women’s Water […]

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Here’s the all-you-need-to-know guide on how to watch and livestream USA vs Argentina Women’s Water Polo clash at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.

The USA Women’s National Team kept their momentum rolling at the World Championships, notching a second straight win with a hard-fought 11-9 triumph over the Netherlands.

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Emily Ausmus spearheaded the American attack with a hat trick, while Amanda Longan stood tall between the posts, registering eight key saves.

Despite a modest 1-for-7 conversion on power plays, the Americans were sharp from the penalty spot, sinking 3-of-4 attempts. The Dutch, meanwhile, struggled with efficiency, going just 1-for-8 on the power play and converting 1-of-2 penalties.

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Team USA will look to wrap up group play on a high note when they face Argentina on Monday night.

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World Aquatics Championships 2025: USA vs Argentina Women’s Water Polo date, start time

USA vs Argentina Women’s Water Polo game at World Aquatics Championships 2025 will broadcast live on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:00 pm ET or 6:00 pm PT from the World Aquatics Championships Arena (WCH Arena) in Singapore Sports Hub in Singapore.

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Live coverage from World Aquatics Championships Arena (WCH Arena) in Singapore Sports Hub in Singapore kicks off Sunday live on Peacock.

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When and where are the World Aquatics Championships 2025?

The 2025 World Aquatics Championships are making a splash in Singapore, with the action unfolding at the brand-new, 4,800-capacity World Aquatics Championships Arena (WCH Arena) — a state-of-the-art venue unveiled in June at the iconic Singapore Sports Hub.

The competition kicks off with water polo on 11 July, and will ride the wave all the way through to a grand finale on 3 August, when the last swimming and diving medals will be up for grabs.

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Sunday Sit-Down with Mizzou volleyball coach Dawn Sullivan

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones caught up with Mizzou Volleyball’s head coach Dawn Sullivan to preview the upcoming 2025 season on this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-Down. The Tigers are entering their third year under Coach Sullivan’s leadership, looking to build on the early success of her tenure with the team. […]

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ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones caught up with Mizzou Volleyball’s head coach Dawn Sullivan to preview the upcoming 2025 season on this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-Down.

The Tigers are entering their third year under Coach Sullivan’s leadership, looking to build on the early success of her tenure with the team. MU has posted 40 combined wins and earned back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths, including a run to the Sweet 16, over the last two seasons.

“I think this team has some high aspirations. They want to take one step further within the SEC. How do we win the SEC? How do we get to an Elite Eight?” Sullivan said. “The way they’re training, day in and day out, I think those are the standards that they’re setting for themselves now. They’re never really comfortable where they’re at. They’re just always looking for a little bit more.”

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Vote on best players of 2000-25

The Palm Beach Post is hosting a summer celebration featuring the best of Palm Beach County high school athletics from the first 25 years of the 21st century. Starting the first week of June, the Post will roll out content highlighting every state champion and Player of the Year winner from 2000-25, including photos, reader […]

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The Palm Beach Post is hosting a summer celebration featuring the best of Palm Beach County high school athletics from the first 25 years of the 21st century.

Starting the first week of June, the Post will roll out content highlighting every state champion and Player of the Year winner from 2000-25, including photos, reader polls and premium content. A full publication schedule can be found at the bottom of this page.

This week, we’ll continue with Palm Beach County girls volleyball, which has produced countless collegiate and professional players in the last quarter century.

A couple of notes regarding the historical record: The Post awarded Large and Small School Player of the Year awards until 2022, when the award was consolidated in association with the Palm Beach County High School Sports Awards Show. Large School Player of the Year winners are listed first in years with multiple winners. A handful of seasons include Co-Player of the Year selections.

2000: Julia Caner, Olympic Heights

Caner, a 5-foot-6 outside hitter, averaged 12 kills per match as a junior outside hitter and helped the Lions win a fifth consecutive state championship.

2000: Ashley Youngs, Lake Worth Christian

Youngs averaged 14.6 kills, 6.1 blocks and 6.2 digs per match in leading the Defenders to the region final. She signed with the University of Miami.

2001: Julia Caner, Olympic Heights

Caner amassed 336 kills to win her fourth straight state championship with the Lions, the program’s sixth consecutive overall. Caner’s career record was 128-6 in four seasons and she signed with Rollins College.

2001: Carmen Paez, Glades Day

Paez led the Gators to the state semifinals for the first time in program history while racking up 288 kills and 63 assists. She also shined for the softball team.

2002: Summer Weissing, Olympic Heights

Weissing dominated with 300 kills and a team-high 380 digs as the Lions captured a Florida record seventh consecutive state championship.

2002: Kelly Lord, King’s Academy

Lord overcame midseason injuries to lead King’s Academy to the state semifinals. She finished with 247 kills, 30 blocks and 173 digs from the outside hitter position.

2003: Summer Weissing, Olympic Heights

Weissing averaged 12 kills and led the Lions to the region finals before the program’s record state championship streak came to an end. She signed with Florida State University.

2003: Heather Friend, Pope John Paul II

Friend was among the area leaders in kills with 327 to power the Eagles to the region finals. She also chipped in 70 aces as well as 132 digs and 27 blocks.

2004: Madison Robelen, Spanish River

On the heels of a state championship season, Robelen was once again the quarterback for a Sharks team that reached the state championship match.

2004: Heather Friend, Pope John Paul II

Friend led the Eagles to the state semifinals for the first time since 1993 with 193 kills. She continued her volleyball career and education at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

2005: Lydee Benoit, Suncoast

Nicknamed “Beast” for her powerful spikes, Benoit was the inspirational leader for a Chargers team that won the Class 4A state championship. She finished with 310 kills and 204 digs.

2005: Amanda Manke, Trinity Christian

Manke dished out 620 assists as well as 112 kills from the setter position. She powered through a torn meniscus suffered during the region final to help the team reach the state semifinals.

2006: Devon Woolard, Spanish River

Woolard switched from outside hitter to setter and became a key figure in the Sharks’ run to the state semifinals.

2006: Erika Retzsch, Boca Raton Christian

Retzsch was a foundational player in Boca Raton Christian’s rise as a volleyball program under Len Visser, who called her “an inspiration for our school” in 2006. She was the first player to join a club volleyball team and resisted lures to transfer to larger schools.

2007: Brett Benzio, Jensen Beach

Benzio, a multi-sport star in volleyball and basketball, helped the Falcons win the 4A state title, the first by a Treasure Coast team since 1994.

2007: Emily Kirk, King’s Academy

Kirk was an All-State selection at middle hitter for the Lions, who reached the state championship match in their defense of the 2006 state title.

2008: Cassady Cook, Royal Palm Beach

Cook led the Wildcats to the best season in school history with a 26-5 record and berth in the Class 6A state championship match. She piled up 338 kills, 352 assists, 247 digs and 81 blocks.

2008: Becki Meerbeek, Lake Worth Christian

Meerbeek, a 6-foot-3 middle blocker, managed to lead her team with 404 kills and 98 blocks despite a midseason emergency appendectomy. The Defenders went 27-5 and reached the Class 1A state championship match.

2009: Elise Walch, Martin County

Walch was arguably the best player in Florida in 2009, earning Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Volleyball after an astonishing season with 547 kills, 151 blocks and 29 aces. The Tigers finished 31-1 and won the 5A state title. She signed with Wisconsin.

2009: Danielle Lampman, Lake Worth Christian

Lampman, a 5-foot-3 setter, led the area with 867 assists while guiding the Defenders to the state semifinals. She signed with Bryan College in Tennessee.

2010: Melissa Green, Boca Raton

Green shined for the Bobcats and ultimately signed with the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

2010: Brytney Annis, Lake Worth Christian

Annis formed a dominant middle duo with sophomore Meagan Milligan, helping the Defenders return to the state semifinals for the 16th time.

2011: Kate Rawls, Wellington

Rawls led the Wolverines in kills (302) and helped Wellington finish 25-2 and state runner-up. She played indoor and beach volleyball at Georgia State.

2011: Kristen Reid, Lake Worth Christian

Reid was the Class 2A Florida Dairy Farmers Player of the Year. She helped form the core of Lake Worth Christian’s breakthrough state championship team after nine previous losses in the state final.

2012: Ruth Harrington, Boca Raton

Harrington won Florida Dairy Farmers 8A Player of the Year and set school records for career- and single-season kills. She led the Bobcats to a 31-1 record and the program’s first state championship.

2012: Meagan Milligan, Lake Worth Christian

Milligan led the Defenders with 361 kills and 101 blocks to help the Defenders repeat as state champions. She was the Florida Dairy Farmers 2A Player of the Year and signed with St. John’s University.

2013: Chelsea Boretti, Wellington

Boretti shined at setter with 815 assists and led the Wolverines to the first undefeated regular season in school history. She signed with Rollins College.

2013: Jessica Armstrong, Benjamin

Armstrong was the Bucs’ kills leader and powered the Bucs to a 23-3 record and the program’s first region final in 17 years. She signed with Stetson.

2014: Cara Guthrie and Dani Jaffe, Jupiter

Guthrie and Jaffe formed the core of Jupiter’s first appearance in the state championship match. The Warriors finished 29-2. Jaffe set a school record for career appearances (116) and had a team-high 467 digs while Guthrie led the Warriors with 337 kills.

2014: Emily Lampman, Lake Worth Christian

Lampman led the area with 691 digs to help the Defenders win a district championship.

2015: Christine Jarman, Boca Raton

Jarman led the Bobcats with a team-high 381 kills and a .404 hitting percentage.

2015: Emily Lampan and Hannah Tannone, Lake Worth Christian

Lampman and Tannone were central in the Defenders’ run to the Class 2A state championship. Lampman posted 726 digs while Tannone had 601 digs and 281 kills.

2016: Christine Jarman, Boca Raton

Jarman was spectacular in her final varsity season with 340 kills and 246 digs to lead Boca Raton to a 24-2 record and the Class 9A state championship. She signed with the University of Alabama.

2016: Jenna Culhan, Lake Worth Christian

Culhan transferred from Boca Raton to Lake Worth Christian for her senior season and won Florida Dairy Farmers Class 3A Player of the Year. She piled up a state-best 454 kills with 462 digs and 62 aces to help the Defenders reach the Class 3A state semifinals. She signed with Liberty University.

2017: Madelyne Anderson, Palm Beach Gardens

Anderson helped Gardens finish 26-2 and reach the Class 9A state championship game. She was a complete player with 330 kills, 36 aces, 92 blocks and 214 digs. Anderson signed with Florida State beach volleyball.

2017: Sarah Franklin, Lake Worth Christian

Franklin led the Defenders to the Class 3A regional finals, finishing with 405 kills, 78 blocks, 254 service points and 92 aces in her sophomore campaign.

2018: Ashley Klein, Palm Beach Gardens

Klein’s had 448 digs and 44 aces to help the Gators reach the state championship match.

2018: Libby Nieporte, Oxbridge Academy

Nieporte led the ThunderWolves with 466 kills and 316 digs as the ThunderWolves reached the region final. She signed with Bucknell.

2018: Ellie Blain, Benjamin

Blain was an offensive powerhouse with 421 kills in the Bucs’ 21-2 campaign to the Class 3A state championship match.

2019: Hannah Heide, Palm Beach Gardens

Heide dished out more than 2,300 career assists and led the Gators to three consecutive state runner-up finishes.

2019: Sarah Franklin, Lake Worth Christian

Franklin dominated with 603 kills and 277 digs to lead the Defenders to the Class 2A state championship, capping a celebrated high school career with more than 2,000 kills. She signed with Michigan State and later transferred to Wisconsin.

2020: Amanda Dewitt, Jupiter

Dewitt had 201 kills and 58 digs, supercharging the Warriors to a 16-0 campaign and victory in the Tri-County Championship in the first fall of high school sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. She signed with South Florida.

2020: Annie Smith, King’s Academy

Smith had 174 kills and 59 blocks to guide the Lions to a 15-1 record and state semifinal finish. She signed with James Madison.

2021: Vivian Miller, Jupiter

Miller posted 283 kills and led in serve receptions as Jupiter finished 25-1. She signed with Ole Miss and later transferred to Virginia.

2022: Tekoa Barnes, Boca Raton Christian

Barnes’ 628 kills as a sophomore were the best of any player in Florida. The Blazers advanced to the state semifinals.

2023: Sarah Brodner, Jupiter

Brodner, the team captain and an imposing middle hitter, rattled off 239 kills and 45 blocks to lead Jupiter to a 25-4 record and the state semifinals.

2024: Tekoa Barnes, Boca Raton Christian

Barnes capped one of the most productive varsity volleyball careers in state history with 486 kills as a senior and a third consecutive state runner-up finish. She signed with Oklahoma.

Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@gannett.com.