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Daphne, Bayside Academy land three players each on volleyball all-state teams

Three make first-team all-state, two land on second team, one honorably mentioned

By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor
cole@gulfcoastmedia.com

Posted 10/31/22

The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) announced their all-state teams at the end of last week and featured six players from Baldwin County, three each from Daphne High …

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Daphne, Bayside Academy land three players each on volleyball all-state teams

Three make first-team all-state, two land on second team, one honorably mentioned

Junior setter Blakeley Robbins and sophomore middle block Misty Kate Smith team up for a block during the Bayside Academy Admirals’ Class 6A Area 2 Tournament championship match against Spanish Fort at home Oct. 13. The pair were recently selected to the all-state first team by the AHSVCA after they were both named to the All-State Tournament team.

Junior setter Blakeley Robbins and sophomore middle block Misty Kate Smith team up for a block during the Bayside Academy Admirals’ Class 6A Area 2 Tournament championship match against Spanish Fort at home Oct. 13. The pair were recently selected to the all-state first team by the AHSVCA after they were both named to the All-State Tournament team.

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Daphne freshman Ella Lomax receives a serve during the Trojans’ area match against the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets at home Sept. 20. Lomax was one of three all-state representatives from Daphne on AHSVCA teams.

Daphne freshman Ella Lomax receives a serve during the Trojans’ area match against the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets at home Sept. 20. Lomax was one of three all-state representatives from Daphne on AHSVCA teams.

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Trojan senior Janiyah King goes through warmups ahead of the Class 7A Area 2 match against the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets at Daphne High School Sept. 20. King closed her high school career as one of three Trojan representatives named all-state by the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association.

Trojan senior Janiyah King goes through warmups ahead of the Class 7A Area 2 match against the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets at Daphne High School Sept. 20. King closed her high school career as one of three Trojan representatives named all-state by the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association.

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Bayside Academy junior Maysie Douglas connects on an attack during the Admirals’ area tournament championship match against the Spanish Fort Toros at home Oct. 13. Douglas was one of Bayside Academy’s three first-team all-state representatives as awarded by the AHSVCA.

Bayside Academy junior Maysie Douglas connects on an attack during the Admirals’ area tournament championship match against the Spanish Fort Toros at home Oct. 13. Douglas was one of Bayside Academy’s three first-team all-state representatives as awarded by the AHSVCA.

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Daphne senior Madison Hammond dives for a dig during the Trojans’ home area match against McGill-Toolen Sept. 20. Hammond was an all-state honorable mention as awarded by the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association.

Daphne senior Madison Hammond dives for a dig during the Trojans’ home area match against McGill-Toolen Sept. 20. Hammond was an all-state honorable mention as awarded by the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association.

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Posted Monday, October 31, 2022 2:49 pm

By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor
cole@gulfcoastmedia.com

The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) announced their all-state teams at the end of last week and featured six players from Baldwin County, three each from Daphne High School and Bayside Academy.

The Admirals claimed their 21st consecutive state title after they fell in the Class 6A Area 2 Tournament championship game and the Trojans earned the No. 2 seed from the regular season in Class 7A Area 2 but fell in the area tournament.

Bayside Academy’s three all-staters were all named to the first team roster between junior outside hitter Maysie Douglas, junior setter Blakeley Robbins and sophomore middle block Misty Kate Smith. The latter two were also named to the All-State Tournament Team where Robbins was tournament MVP.

Daphne’s all-state representatives were split with two second-team selections and another honorable mention. Freshman outside hitter Ella Lomax and senior middle block Janiyah King landed on the second-team all-state and senior libero Madison Hammond was the Trojans’ all-state honorable mention.