Joseph Eagles volleyball coach Jill Hite announced that two of her players earned a spot on the state’s all-stat volleyball team. Junior Emma Hite received 1st-team honors while senior Alexis Sykora won a place on the second team.

Emma Hite is the daughter of Coach Hite.

Hite served as both a team captain and floor captain as a middle hitter this season. She was instrumental in running the Eagles’ offense and defense with her ability to see the floor and hit the open holes. Despite her 5-4 frame, she led the team in kills with 225.

Hite also led the team in serving aces with 66. Along with her state first-team honors, Hite earned first-team in the league as well as the district and the state tournaments.

Sykora is a senior and also a team captain who serves as the team’s other middle hitter. She had only played varsity volleyball for two years but did well in a short time, according to Coach Hite. Sykora led the team in blocks with 40 and was second in kills with 184. She earned honors with selection to first-team all-league and second-team on the all-state tournament team.