The Spike: Rilyn Thury's breakout senior season powers Avon's late-season surge
Oct. 23—The Spike is the Mitchell Republic's regular look at high school volleyball in the Mitchell area, highlighting the top teams, players and accomplishments. AVON, S.D. — Rilyn Thury has spent the past several seasons developing her game, learning from teammates and finding her place on the volleyball court for the Avon Pirates. Now, in the final season of her high school career, that ...
AVON, S.D. — Senior Rilyn Thury has been a powerhouse for the Avon Pirates volleyball team, leading their attack as an outside hitter and contributing significantly to their recent surge. In her final season, Thury's dedication and willingness to adapt have made her one of South Dakota's top offensive players. She has amassed 380 kills and ranks second in kills per set at 5.2, while also recording 277 digs, the third-highest mark on the team.
Thury began as a freshman as a setter, transitioning to the middle hitter position, and now embraces the outside hitter role she has fully embraced during her senior campaign. Avon's momentum has been boosted by Thury's stellar performance, as well as the team's balanced roster. Junior outside hitter Kaydence Metzger leads the state with 61 service aces and is third in kills with 260.
Sophomore setter Brielle Voigt has recorded 54 aces, ranking fifth statewide, and her 705 set assists rank third. Senior libero Jordyn Voigt leads the team with 307 digs. Thury and the Pirates aim to win the rest of the season, secure their region title, and make it to the state tournament, ending her senior season on a high note.
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