By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Nora Burdiek, Rossville
NORA BURDIEK, Rossville
A junior outside hitter, Burdiek was a first-team TopSports.news All-Shawnee County and first-team Kansas Volleyball Association All-Class 2A selection last fall after recording 491 kills, 368 digs and 22 blocks for the 22-18 Bulldawgs. Burdiek was also an All-Big East second-team selection in as a sophomore after being named the Shawnee County newcomer of the year as a freshman in 2023. Burdiek is also one of 2A's top basketball players, receiving all-county recognition the past two seasons.
Campbell Dawson, Topeka High
CAMPBELL DAWSON, Topeka High
Dawson, a junior, turned in a solid sophomore season for an improving Topeka High program last season, with the Trojans posting a 17-19 record. Dawson, who is entering her third season as a varsity player, earned second-team TSN All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League recognition as a sophomore. Also a standout for Topeka High in softball, Dawson helped the Trojans advance to the Class 6A state tournament.
Ella Foster, Hayden
ELLA FOSTER, Hayden
A senior libero, Foster helped lead the Wildcats to a 32-12 record and a third-place finish in the Class 4A state tournament last fall. Foster was a second-team TSN All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League selection last season while also receiving All-Class 4A honorable mention from the Kansas Volleyball Association. Foster is a multi-sport athlete for the Wildcats, also playing basketball and soccer.
Harper Hafenstine, Seaman
HARPER HAFENSTINE, Seaman
A senior, Hafenstine is a leading returner for Seaman, which has advanced to the Class 5A state championship match the past two seasons, including the state championship in 2023. Hafenstine received TSN All-Shawnee County honorable mention last season after helping the Vikings post a 41-3 record on the year.
KYLIE HANNI, Silver Lake
Hanni is a returning junior standout for traditional Class 3A state power Silver Lake. Hanni was named to the TSN All-Shawnee County second team following the 2024 season while also earning All-Big East League second-team recognition.
KARSYN HASTERT, Cair Paravel Latin
Hastert, a senior, has earned second-team TSN All-Shawnee County honors the past two seasons for the Lions after receiving all-county honorable mention as a freshman. Hastert is also a basketball standout for Cair Paravel Latin, earning all-county recognition.
Karsyn Horyna, Washburn Rural (21)
KARSYN HORYNA, Washburn Rural
Horyna, a senior, earned a first-team berth on the TSN All-Shawnee County team last season after helping the 31-8 Junior Blues win the Centennial League championship and advance to the Class 6A state tournament. In addition to receiving her all-county honor Horyna was a second-team All-Centennial selection.
Reese Huscher, Hayden
REESE HUSCHER, Hayden
A senior, Huscher earned TSN All-Shawneee County second-team recognition last fall after helping the Wildcats post a 32-12 record and a third-place finish in the Class 4A state tournament. Huscher received All-Centennial League honorable mention. Huscher was also a member of Hayden's basketball team that finished third in 4A and the Wildcat soccer team that was the 4A-1A state runnerup.
Stelly Kelly, Washburn Rural
STELLA KELLY, Washburn Rural
Kelly, a senior, earned a second-team berth on the TSN All-Shawnee County team last season after helping the 31-8 Junior Blues win the Centennial League championship and advance to the Class 6A state tournament. In addition to receiving her all-county recognition Kelly was a second-team All-Centennial selection.
Hailey Schmidtlein, Hayden
HAILEY SCHMIDTLEIN, Hayden
A sophomore middle blocker/outside hitter, Schmidtlein helped lead 32-12 Hayden to a third-place finish in Class 4A last fall, receiving All-State Tournament and second-team Class 4A All-State honors from the Kansas Volleyball Association. Schmidtlein, who registered 440 kills and 242 digs, was a first-team TSN All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League pick and named the county co-newcomer of the year. Schmidtlein also helped Hayden finish third in 4A basketball and second in 4A-1A soccer.
DAYNE SHRIVER, Washburn Rural
A senior, Shriver earned a second-team berth on the TSN All-Shawnee County team last season after helping the 31-8 Junior Blues win the Centennial League championship and advance to the Class 6A state tournament. In addition to receiving her all-county recognition Shriver was a second-team All-Centennial selection.
KINSLEY SMITH, Seaman
Smith, a senior, is a top returner for Seaman, which has advanced to the Class 5A state championship match the past two seasons, including the state championship in 2023. Smith received TSN All-Shawnee County honorable mention last season after helping the Vikings post a 41-3 record on the year.
Sydney Van Dyke, Topeka West
SYDNEY VAN DYKE, Topeka West
Van Dyke, a junior, has established herself as one of the area's top hitters in her two high school seasons for the Chargers. Van Dyke was a second-team TSN All-Shawnee County honoree last fall and also earned a second-team spot on the All-United Kansas Conference team.
REIANNA VEGA, Shawnee Heights
Vega will be counted on to be a force at the net this season for Shawnee Heights, which has to replace All-Shawnee County hitter Kadence Torrez, a Wichita State signee. Vega received all-county and All-United Kansas Conference honorable mention last fall.
Blakely Walter, Hayden
BLAKELY WALTER, Hayden
Walter, a sophomore setter, helped lead 32-12 Hayden to a third-place finish in Class 4A last fall, receiving All-State Tournament and second-team Class 4A All-State honors from the Kansas Volleyball Association. Walter, who registered 1,043 assists, 358 digs and 36 service aces was a first-team TSN All-Shawnee County and All-Centennial League pick and named the county co-newcomer of the year. Walter is a three-sport athlete, also playing basketball and softball for the Wildcats.
JAYLIE WHITEHEAD, Silver Lake
A junior multi-sport standout, Whitehead turned in a solid sophomore campaign for perennial small-school power Silver Lake last fall, earning second-team TSN All-Shawnee County and All-Big East League recognition.
AVERY WILLEY, Shawnee Heights
Willey, a junior, was a second-team TSN All-Shawnee County honoree last season for Shawnee Heights and also received All-United Kansas Conference honorable mention recognition.
JAIDEN WISE, Silver Lake
A senior, Wise earned second-team TSN All-Shawnee County recognition last season for Class 3A power Silver Lake and also a third-team All-Big East selection.
EDITOR'S NOTE: TopSports.news' list of the top Shawnee County volleyball players to watch in 2025, based on performances in the 2024 season, will be updated as needed after practice begins on Aug. 18 and more information is received from county coaches.
