KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City-area high school volleyball community is set to recognize outstanding play this week.
At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the 2025 Evelyn Gates award will honor the area's top high school girls volleyball player.
The presentation of the winner will be held at the National World War I Museum and Memorial Auditorium. The event will also be streamed live on KSHB.com.
Here's a look at the four finalists:
2025 Evelyn Gates Award finalists for best high school volleyball player in Kansas City
• Taylor Stanley - Blue Valley Southwest
• Peyton Kubik - Blue Valley West
• Ella Florez - Mill Valley
• Grace Martin - St. Thomas Aquinas
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