Volleyball: Battle Tested Lady Leafs Ready For Playoffs, Finish Regular Season 25-10

October 25, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

October 23 - Sherrard High School
Lady Leafs 18-25, 25-23, 25-17 Sherrard
Overall Record: 24-10

Stats
Digs: Lizzie Rapps 14, Elli Barickman 10
Kills: E. Barickman 13, Brylee Sheffler 7
Aces: Katherine Barickman 4, Ava DeSplinter 2, Megan Hursman 2
Solo Blocks: E. Barickman 1
Block Assists: Rapps 4, Sheffler 3
Assists: K. Barickman 28

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-16, 25-17 Sherrard
(Final Record: 27-1 - 14-0 WB6)

Freshmen: Sherrard 25-15, 25-20 Lady Leafs
(Final Record: 18-8-2 - 11-3 WB6)

October 25 - GHS Gym
Lady Leafs 22-25, 25-21, 25-21 Princeton
Final Regular Season Record: 25-10

Next Up
IHSA 3A Regionals - Galesburg High School
Quarterfinals
10/27 - 6:00: #7 Streator (17-16-2) vs #9 Galesburg (14-20)

Semifinals
10/28 - 6:00: #2 LaSalle-Peru (29-5) vs Streator/Galesburg Winner
10/28 - 7:00: #3 Metamora (21-12) vs #6 Lady Leafs (25-10)

Championship
10/30 - 6:00: Semifinal Winners

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Cap Off Conference Play With Three Set Win Vs Rocky, Finish 2nd Place In WB6

October 22, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#8 Lily Brown, #1 Ava DeSplinter, #2 Lizzie Rapps, #12 Katherine Barickman, #13 Brylee Sheffler, & #6 Megan Hursman
2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

October 21 - GHS Gym
Lady Leafs 25-19, 22-25, 25-19 Rock Island
Overall Record: 23-10 (12-2 WB6 - 2nd Place)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 12, Lizzie Rapps 12
Kills: Rapps 12, Elli Barickman 11
Aces: Rapps 3, Megan Hursman 2
Solo Blocks: E. Barickman 1
Block Assists: E. Barickman 1, Hursman 1, Brylee Sheffler 1, Katherine Barickman 1
Assists: K. Barickman 34

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-16, 24-26, 15-9 Rock Island
Freshmen: Lady Leafs 22-25, 25-12, 15-11 Rock Island

Final Western Big Standings
Quincy (14-0)
Lady Leafs (12-2)
Moline (9-5)
Rock Island (6-8)
Sterling (5-9)
Alleman (4-10)
UTHS (3-11)
Galesburg (3-11)

Next Up
10/23 - 7:00: at Sherrard (Soph - 6:00 / Fresh - 5:00)
10/25 - 11:00: vs Princeton (Varsity Only)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Duke It Out With Dixon, Win A Grueling Straight Set Battle!

October 20, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#2 Lizzie Rapps, #13 Brylee Sheffler, #12 Katherine Barickman, & #6 Megan Hursman Celebrate A Huge Point In The Matchup With Dixon - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

October 20 - GHS Gym
Lady Leafs 26-24, 29-27 Dixon
Overall Record: 22-10 (11-2 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 11, Lily Brown 6
Kills: Elli Barickman 11, Lizzie Rapps 11
Assists: Katherine Barickman 26
Aces: DeSplinter 1, Mia Balensiefen 1
Block Assists: Brylee Sheffler 2, Rapps 2

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-16, 25-19 Dixon
Freshmen: Lady Leafs 25-12, 25-21 Dixon

Next Up
10/21 - 7:30: at Rock Island (Soph - 6:30 / Fresh - 5:30)
10/23 - 7:00: at Sherrard (Soph - 6:00 / Fresh - 5:00)
10/25 - 11:00: vs Princeton (Varsity Only)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Defeat Top Ranked Limestone! Finish 3-2 At Fall Classic

October 20, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#9 Elli Barickman - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

October 18 - Limestone Fall Classic
Limestone Community High School - Bartonville
Lady Leafs Finished 3-2 Overall

Elli Barickman Named
To All-Tournament Team!

Results
LaSalle-Peru 2
Lady Leafs 1

Lady Leafs 2
Peoria Richwoods 1

Chillicothe IVC 2
Lady Leafs 1

Lady Leafs 2
Bartonville Limestone 1

Lady Leafs 2
Galesburg 0

Overall Record: 21-10
(11-2 WB6 - 2nd Place)

Next Up
10/20 - 6:00: vs Dixon (Fresh & Soph - 5:00)
10/21 - 7:30: at Rock Island (Soph - 6:30 / Fresh - 5:30)
10/23 - 7:00: at Sherrard (Soph - 6:00 / Fresh - 5:00)
10/25 - 11:00: vs Princeton (Varsity Only)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Stand Tall In Thrilling Win Over Moline, Limestone Fall Classic This Saturday

October 17, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#8 Lilly Brown - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

October 16 - GHS Gym
Lady Leafs 25-18, 27-25 Moline
Overall Record: 18-8 (11-2 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 6, Lizzie Rapps 6
Kills: Rapps 10, Elli Barickman 8
Assists: Katherine Barickman 23
Aces: E. Barickman 2
Block Assists: Brylee Sheffler 1, Rapps 1
Solo Blocks: Megan Hursman 1

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-10, 25-13 Moline
Freshmen: Lady Leafs 25-15, 14-25, 15-10 Moline

Next Up
10/18: at Limestone Fall Classic (Limestone Community High School)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Hold Off Spirited Effort By Galesburg, Host Moline Thursday

October 14, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#19 Bella Brown, #2 Lizzie Rapps, & #1 Ava DeSplinter - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

October 14 - Galesburg High School
Lady Leafs 26-24, 25-22 Galesburg
Overall Record: 17-8 (10-2 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 20, Lizzie Rapps 14
Kills: Elli Barickman 8, Rapps 6
Assists: Katherine Barickman 22
Aces: K. Barickman 2, Mia Balensiefen 1, E. Barickman 1
Block Assists: Brylee Sheffler 1, Rapps 1
Solo Blocks: E. Barickman 1

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-10, 25-16 Galesburg
Freshmen: Galesburg 25-19, 25-19 Lady Leafs

Next Up
10/16 - 6:00: vs Moline
10/18 - 8:30: at Limestone Fall Classic (Limestone Community High School)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Pick Up 9th WB6 Win Over United Township

October 9, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

October 9 - United Township High School
Lady Leafs 25-21, 25-19 UTHS
Overall Record: 16-8 (9-2 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 10, Lizzie Rapps 9
Kills: Elli Barickman 7, Rapps 4, Brylee Sheffler 4, Mia Balensiefen 4
Assists: Katherine Barickman 20
Aces: K. Barickman 2, Balensiefen 1
Block Assists: E. Barickman 2, Balensiefen 2
Solo Blocks: E. Barickman 1, K. Barickman 1

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-15, 25-16 UTHS
Freshmen: Lady Leafs 25-14, 25-18 UTHS

Next Up
10/14 - 7:00: at Galesburg
10/16 - 6:00: vs Moline
10/18 - 8:30: at Limestone Fall Classic (Limestone Community High School)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Straight Set Winners Over Alleman On Senior Night, At UT Thursday

October 7, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#6 Megan Hursman & #2 Lizzie Rapps - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

October 7 - GHS Gym
Lady Leafs 25-21, 25-14 Alleman
Overall Record: 15-8 (8-2 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 11, Katherine Barickman 8
Kills: Elli Barickman 8, Lizzie Rapps 8
Assists: K. Barickman 18
Aces: Rapps 2, K. Barickman 2

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-12, 25-20 Alleman
Freshmen: Lady Leafs 25-19, 25-11 Alleman

Next Up
10/09 - 6:30: at UTHS (Freshmen & Sophomores - 5:30)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs 2-3 At Bulldog Tournament, Senior Night Tuesday

October 7, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

October 4 - MSHS Bulldog Tournament
Lady Leafs Finished 2-3 Overall

Results
Lady Leafs 25-13, 25-11 Urbana
Rochester 25-17, 26-28, 15-13 Lady Leafs
Decatur Unity Christian 25-18, 25-22 Lady Leafs
Effingham St. Anthony 23-25, 25-16, 15-13 Lady Leafs
Lady Leafs 26-24, 25-23 Arthur-Lovington
Overall Record: 14-8 (7-2 WB6)

Next Up
10/07 - 6:00: Alleman (Senior Night) (Freshmen & Sophomores - 5:00)
10/09 - 6:30: at UTHS (Freshmen & Sophomores - 5:30)

Volleyball: Blue Devils Prevail In Tight Battle, End Lady Leafs Winning Streak At 7

October 2, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

October 2 - GHS Gym
Quincy 25-20, 25-20 Lady Leafs
Overall Record: 12-5, 7-2

Stats
Digs: Lizzie Rapps 10, Katherine Barickman 9, Lillian Brown 8
Kills: Brylee Sheffler 9, Elli Barickman 4, Megan Hursman 4
Assists: K. Barickman 20
Aces: K. Barickman 3, Rapps 2, E. Barickman 2

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-22, 25-19 Quincy
Freshmen: Lady Leafs 25-22, 20-25, 15-12

Next Up
10/04: Mahomet-Seymour Invite
10/07 - 6:00: Alleman (Senior Night) (Freshmen & Sophomores - 5:00)
10/09 - 6:30: at UTHS (Freshmen & Sophomores - 5:30)

AOTW: Katherine Barickman Wins The Sam's LaRoma Pizza Athlete Of The Week!

October 1, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

Congratulations to Sophomore Katherine Barickman on winning the Sam's LaRoma Pizza Athlete Of The Week! Miss Barickman recorded a total of 15 digs, 47 assists, 1 block assist, & 3 aces total in Lady Leaf wins over Moline and Rock Island!

Volleyball: Slugfest In Sterling Ends With Another Lady Leafs Win

September 30, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

September 30 - Sterling High School
Lady Leafs 25-11, 17-25, 27-25 Sterling

Stats
Digs: Lizzie Raps 14, Ava DeSplinter 12, Bella Brown 7
Kills: Elli Barickman 12, Lizzie Rapps 10
Assists: Katherine Barickman 27
Block Assist: Brylee Sheffler 2, E. Barickman 2, Brooklyn Ruby 2, Rapps 2
Solo Block: Ruby 1, E. Barickman 1
Aces: K. Barickman 3, Rapps 2

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-13, 25-21 Sterling
Freshmen: Sterling 25-21, 25-21, 17-15

Next Up
10/02 - 6:00: Quincy
10/04: Mahomet-Seymour Invite

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Make Quick Work Of Rock Island, Win 6th Straight

September 26, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

Lizzie Rapps - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

September 25 - GHS Gym
Lady Leafs 25-17, 25-13 Rock Island

Stats
Digs: Lizzie Rapps 9, Katherine Barickman 7, Ava DeSplinter 7
Kills: Elli Barickman 9, Rapps 8, Brylee Sheffler 5
Assists: Katherine Barickman 21
Block Assist: Sheffler 1, E. Barickman 1, Mia Balensiefen 1, K. Barickman 1
Solo Block: Brooklyn Ruby
Aces: K. Barickman 1

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-21, 25-16 Rock Island
Freshmen: Lady Leafs 15-25, 25-20, 15-5 Rock Island

Next Up
09/30 - 7:00: at Sterling (Fresh & Soph: 6:00)
10/02 - 6:00: vs Quincy (Fresh & Soph: 5:00)
10/03: Mahomet-Seymour Invite

AOTW: Lizzie Rapps Wins The Sam's LaRoma Pizza Athlete Of The Week!

September 25, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

Congratulations to Senior Lizzie Rapps on winning the Sam's LaRoma Pizza Athlete Of The Week! Lizzie recorded 18 kills, 10 digs, & 2 aces in the Lady Leafs victory over Orion on Wednesday September 17.

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Capture Huge Win Over Moline, Win 5th Straight

September 24, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

September 23 - Wharton Field House - Moline
Lady Leafs 25-15, 19-25, 25-18 Moline
Overall Record: 10-4 (5-1 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Lizzie Rapps 10, Katherine Barickman 8, Ava DeSplinter 7
Kills: Lizzie Rapps 11, Elli Barickman 8, Brylee Sheffler 7
Assists: K. Barickman 26
Block Assist: Brylee Sheffler 1, E. Barickman 1, Mia Balensiefen 1, Lizze Rapps 1
Solo Block: Megan Hursman 1
Aces: E. Barickman 2, K. Barickman 2

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-16, 25-14 Moline
Freshmen: Lady Leafs 25-20, 25-14 Moline

Next Up
09/25 - 6:00: vs Rock Island (Fresh & Soph - 5:00)
09/30 - 7:00: at Sterling (Fresh & Soph 6:00)
10/02 - 6:00: vs Quincy (Fresh & Soph - 5:00)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Win 4th Straight, Trip To Moline Coming Up Tuesday

September 19, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#6 Megan Hursman - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

September 18 - GHS Gym
Lady Leafs 25-18, 25-17 Galesburg
Overall Record: 9-4 (4-1 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 12, Lizzie Rapps 6
Kills: Rapps 9, Elli Barickman 4
Assists: Katherine Barickman 18
Block Assist: Brylee Sheffler 2, E. Barickman 2, Mia Balensiefen 2
Aces: Megan Hursman 2

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-18, 25-14 Galesburg
Freshmen: 23-25, 25-13, 15-9 Galesburg

Next Up
09/23 - 6:30: at Moline (Fresh & Soph - 5:30)
09/25 - 6:00: vs Rock Island (Fresh & Soph - 5:00)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Down Orion In Non-Conference Matchup, Home Vs Galesburg Thursday

September 17, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#3 Mia Balensiefen - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

September 17 - Orion High School
Lady Leafs 18-25, 25-17, 25-13 Orion
Overall Record: 8-4 (3-1 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 13, Bella Brown 12, Lizzie Rapps 10
Kills: Lizzie Rapps 18, Elli Barickman 10
Assists: Katherine Barickman 33
Block Assist: Brylee Shefller 4 E. Barickman 3
Solo Blocks: Mia Balensiefen 1
Aces: Rapps 2, Balensiefen 2

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-17, 25-17
Freshmen: Lady Leafs 25-7, 25-18

Next Up
09/18 - 6:00: vs Galesburg (Fresh & Sophs - 5:00)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Spike The Panthers, Quick Trip To Orion Wednesday

September 17, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#19 Bella Brown, #2 Lizzie Rapps, #12 Katherine Barickman, #13 Brylee Sheffler - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

September 16 - GHS Gym
Lady Leafs 25-16, 25-22 UTHS
Overall Record: 7-4 (3-1 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 9, Lizzie Rapps 9, Katherine Barickman 5
Kills: Rapps 9, Megan Hursman 7, Elli Barickman 6
Assists: K. Barickman 19, Bella Brown 3
Block Assist: Brylee Sheffler 1, K. Barickman 1
Aces: K. Barickman 4, E. Barickman 1, Mia Balensiefen 1

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-16, 25-13 UTHS
Freshmen: 25-20, 25-5 UTHS

Next Up
09/17 - 7:00: at Orion (Freshmen - 5:00 / Sophs 6:00)
09/18 - 6:00: vs Galesburg (Fresh & Sophs - 5:00)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Rebound With Sweep Of Alleman

September 11, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#13 Brylee Sheffler, #2 Lizzie Rapps, #6 Megan Hursman, #12 Katherine Barickman, #1 Ava DeSplinter
2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

September 11 - Alleman High School
Lady Leafs 25-23, 25-18 Alleman
Overall Record: 6-4 (2-1 WB6)

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 20, Lizzie Rapps 6
Kills: Elli Barickman 8, Mia Balensiefen 4, Rapps 4
Assists: Katherine Barickman 12, Bella Brown 8
Block Assist: Brylee Sheffler 1, K. Barickman 1
Solo Blocks: Megan Hursman 1
Aces: K. Barickman 1, E. Barickman 1

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-16, 25-17
Freshmen: 25-15, 25-13

Next Up
09/16 - 6:00: vs UTHS (Freshmen & Sophs 5:00)
09/17 - 7:00: at Orion (Freshmen 5:00 / Sophs 6:00)
09/18 - 6:00: vs Galesburg (Freshmen & Sophs 5:00)

Volleyball: Lady Leafs Fall Short In A Battle With The Blue Devils

September 9, 2025 Geneseo Current Staff

#3 Mia Balensiefen & #9 Elli Barickman - 2025 Lady Leafs Volleyball Photo Galleries

September 9 - Quincy High School
Quincy 25-22, 25-20 Lady Leafs

Stats
Digs: Ava DeSplinter 8, Lizzie Rapps 7, Katherine Barickman 6
Kills: Elli Barickman 4, Lizzie Rapps 3, Mia Balensiefen 3, Brylee Sheffler 3
Assists: K. Barickman 10
Block Assist: Sheffler 2, Rapps 2, Megan Hursman 1, E. Barickman 1
Aces: K. Barickman 2, Hursman 1, Rapps 1, Balensiefen 1

Underclass Scores
Sophomores: Lady Leafs 25-27, 25-14, 15-11 Quincy
Freshmen: Quincy 25-14, 25-21 Lady Leafs

Next Up
09/11 - 7:30: at Alleman (Sophs - 6:30 / Freshmen 5:30)