Kennedy named to KVA all-state volleyball team

Louisburg senior Allie Kennedy was named to the KVA Class 4A All-State second team earlier this week after she led the Wildcats to a state tournament appearance.

Allie Kennedy had a strong finish to her volleyball career as she helped Louisburg to a state tournament appearance and has been recognized for her efforts.

Honors to continue to roll in for the Louisburg senior and the most recent was a big one. Kennedy was named to the Class 4A all-state second team by the Kansas Volleyball Association.

Kennedy helped the Wildcats to a fourth place finish at state this past season and it was the program’s first appearance since 2019.

Along with the all-state honor, Kennedy was also named to the KVA Class 4A All-State Tournament Team and was a second team All-Frontier League selection.

“Allie really stepped up this year as a leader on the court and for the whole program,” Louisburg coach Leanna Willer said. “We knew she was a strong hitter, but she really established herself as a powerful presence on the court for our team, and she stepped up to make big plays when we needed her to. She even made some fantastic defensive plays while she was back there serving.”

At her middle blocker spot, Kennedy led the team with 305 kills. She also had a team-high 59 blocks to go along with 25 aces.

State champion Bishop Miege earned five spots on the team, while its coach, Lindsey Zych Franco was named the Coach of the Year. Andale’s McKenzie Fairchild was named the Player of the Year.

Five other Frontier League players also earned honors. Ottawa junior Emery Keebaugh was named to the first team.

Baldwin junior Fisayo Afonja and senior Chaney Barth were second team selections along with Kennedy. Paola senior Maggie Kauk and Tonganoxie junior Lucy Rieke were named honorable mention.