Republic has landed seven of its players on the academic all-state volleyball team. All three seniors — Kaemyn Bekemeier, Claire Esther, and Kailey Manes — earned the recognition. So did Brooklyn Claxton, Addison Fanning, Rilynn Finley, and Alaina Norman.
To earn a spot on the team, players must participate in at least 75% of a team’s varsity matches while possessing a grade point average of at least 3.6.
Coach Allison Davis said she’s proud of the academic all-state selections, and she points out that academics are a focus for players at every level in her program.
“Within our volleyball program, academic performance in the classroom is just as important as our athletic performance on the court,” Davis said. “Not only are we trying to have a competitive, athletic group of girls on our team, but we also want to prepare them for their futures, too. I’m proud of these girls that accomplished this honor, but I am also proud of our younger players as well, who work extremely hard to keep their grades up in and out of season.”
