All-Eastern S.D. Conference volleyball team chosen by the league's coaches
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Three players from Watertown and two from Aberdeen Central have been named to the 2026 All-Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball team.
The team is selected by the league's coaches.
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Seniors Carighan Klatt and Andi Olson of Watertown each repeated as all-conference performers and were joined on the team by junior teammate Torrence Tipton.
Klatt, a 5-foot-11 middle-outside hitter, has tallied 313 kills, 41 aces, 44 blocks and 169 digs this season for the Arrows. Olson, a 5-7 libero, has added 446 digs, 26 aces and 35 assists. Tipton, a 6-0 middle-outside hitter, has contributed 273 kills, 32 blocks and 56 digs.
Seniors Lauryn Burckhard, a three-time honoree, and Alivia Miller each made the squad for Aberdeen Central. Burckhard has notched 260 kills, 35 aces, 24 blocks and 291 digs this fall. Miller has added 354 assists, 183 kills, 34 aces, 18 blocks and 290 digs.
Watertown (18-9) and Aberdeen Central (16-10) each host Class AA SoDak 16 state-qualifying matches on Thursday.
Other All-ESD players
Three players from Brandon Valley made the team, including senior Mya VanWesten and junior Logan McGuire — each repeat selections — and senior Jersie Melcher.
Junior Josalyn Samuels also is a repeat selection to the team. Seniors Kennedy Kokenge and Bergen Stiff and sophomore Julia Masselink also made the team for Harrisburg.
Rounding out the squad are junior Avery Dentlinger of Brookings and freshman Nia Talley of Mitchell.
Honorable Mention
Yankton sophomore Brenna Elwood received honorable mention.
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