Photos of some of the top players in Watertown High School volleyball history (2024)

Watertown's Kiersten Thompson (center) and Valynn Van Well go up for the block against Sioux Falls Washington's Kelly McMann during the 1994 state Class AA volleyball tournament in the Watertown Civic Arena.

Watertown senior Marcelina Glab, right, pounds a spike against Brookings during a 2010 District 1AA volleyball match in Brookings.

Watertown’s McKenzie Buisker spikes the ball against Sioux Falls O’Gorman during the 2019 state Class AA volleyball championship match on Saturday at Rapid City.

Jaime Berry dives to dig the ball during a 1997 high school volleyball match.

Watertown’s Olivia Corey digs the ball during the Arrows’ 3-1 Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball victory over Brandon Valley in the Watertown Civic Arena in 2020.

Watertown's Molly Merrigan (left) and Joanne Heiden defend against Aberdeen Central's Holly Retzer during a high school volleyball match the 2000 Watertown Invitational.

Sophie Tietz was the one of the senior leaders on the 2019 state champion Watertown High School volleyball team. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown’s Macy Denzer (right) spikes the ball against Sioux Falls Roosevelt’s Bailey Lamb during their first-round 2015 District 1AA volleyballl tournament match. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown’s Abby Winkels makes a dig against Sioux Falls Roosevelt Tuesday night in the championship match of the 2008 District 1AA volleyball tournament in Sioux Falls. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Sophom*ore Crystal Cotten handles a serve during a 2000 high school volleyball match in the Watertown Civic Arena.

Watertown’s Meghan Heggelund hits the ball against Aberdeen Central’s Hannah Keil during their 2019 high school volleyball match in the Watertown Civic Arena (Public Opinion File Photo)

Dakota State freshman defensive specialist Tayler Corey of Watertown handles a serve during the Trojans’ 3-2 semifinal victory over Bellevue (Neb.) Friday night in the semifinals of the 2019 North Star Athletic Association’s Postseason Volleyball Tournament in the Civic Arena. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown senior Haley Yseth dives for a ball during a 2006 high school volleyball match against Sioux Falls Lincoln in the Watertown Civic Arena.

Watertown's Alanna Hetland (left) and Renae Heiden leap to block the ball during a 1997 high school volleyball match in the Watertown Civic Arena.

Watertown’s Tia Hemiller, right, pounds a spike against Brookings’ Emily Smid during the first round of the 2009 District 1AA volleyball tournament at Brookings. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown’s Emily Pengilly sets the ball to a teammate during their first-round match against top-seeded Sioux Falls O’Gorman during the 2012 state Class AA volleyball tournament in Rapid City. Watertown, the eighth seed, defeated O’Gorman 3-1. (Rapid City Journal Photo)

Watertown's Kari Walrath (6) and Kristin Rector (17) combine for a block during a 1992 school girls volleyball match in the Watertown Civic Arena.

Watertown's Grace Corey sets the ball as teammate Hannah Herzog looks on during an Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball match against Aberdeen Central on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 in the Watertown Civic Arena. Aberdeen Central won 3-1.

Watertown High School volleyball coach Rosemary Bellum tries to rally her troops during an Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball match against Aberdeen Central on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 in the Watertown Civic Arena. Aberdeen Central won 3-1.

Watertown’s Maggie Heesch skies for the ball as Huron’s Mikena Moore defends during the first round of the 2018 state Class AA volleyball tournament in the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center at Sioux Falls. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown’s Alanna Pengilly digs a spike against Rapid City Central during their first-round match of the 2009 state Class AA volleyball tournament at Brookings. (Public Pinion File Photo)

Watertown's Mariah Gloe taps the ball over the head of Huron defender Emily Dale during the first round of the 2018 state Class AA volleyball tournament in the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center at Sioux Falls. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown’s Tatum Hemiller passes the ball to a teammate during a 2014 high school volleyball match against Sioux Falls O’Gorman in the Watertown Civic Arena. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown head coach Kim Rohde discusses strategy with her team during a time out during a 2016 high school volleyball match against Brandon Valley in the Watertown Civic Arena. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown's Allison Berry (right) and Crystal Cotten (left) defend against Brookings' Adrienne DeBoer during a high school volleyball match in 2001 in the Watertown Civic Arena.

Watertown’s Alexa Gloe (right) makes a dig in front of teammate Calyn Weiss during a 2016 Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball match in the Watertown Civic Arena. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown setter Sydney Dale sets up a teammate for a spike against Huron during their 2015 Eastern South Dakota Conference volleyball match at Huron. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown’s Alexx Bayles makes a diving save in front of teammate Siri Kranz during their 2019 non-conference volleyball match against Sioux Falls Roosevelt in the Watertown Civic Arena. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Jadyn Hoftiezer serves the ball during a 2020 high school volleyball match against Sioux Falls O'Gorman in the Watertown Civic Arena.

Watertown's Kammi Keszler (5) attempts to block a tip by Mitchell's Chelsey Miller (10) during their 2003 Eastern S.D. Conference high school volleyball match in the Watertown Civic Arena. (Public Opinion File Photo)

Watertown's Chelsea DeVille (Left) and Audrey Tobin (right) try to block Sioux Falls O'Gorman's Jenn Rola during a 2003 high school volleyball match in the Watertown Civic Arena.