McPHERSON, Kan. – After another successful volleyball campaign, the McPherson Bullpups had six players named to the AVCTL Div. III All-League team. Senior setter Rylie Whitfield headlined the selections, being named the Player of the Year in the league.
Whitfield was also a first-team selection along with senior Carmin Pavlovich. Sophomore Piper Solofra was a second-team pick. Juniors Harper Rierson and Kennedy Bonham were joined by freshman Elles Pavlovich as honorable mention picks.
Whitfield definitely stood out this season and throughout her career with the Bullpups. She dished out 814 assists this season, her second highest single season total after having 1,004 last year. She surpassed the 2,500 assist mark in her career during the 4A State Tournament and finished with 2,526 over four seasons. She also led the Bullpups with 50 assists this season. Also on the first team, Carmin Pavlovich was third on the team with 227 kills and second with 274 digs. She also added 113 kills, 42 aces and a team high 704 serve receptions.
On the second team, Solofra led the defense with 41 blocks and was second with 228 kills. She also had 29 service aces.
McPherson’s honorable mention picks were also outstanding. Rierson led the Bullpups with 261 kills and added 26 aces. Bonham was second on the team with 21 blocks and had 113 kills. Elles Pavlovich opened her high school career strong with a team high 308 digs and had 523 serve receptions.
McPherson finished their season at 31-11 and made the state tournament for the fourth straight season in 2026.
