Free State High sophomore Rachel Hickman (28) overpowers Lawrence High blockers Katelyn Mask (7) and Abby Percich (15) at the net during their match Tuesday at LHS.

After leading Free State High’s volleyball team to the Class 6A state tournament for the first time in 12 years, sophomore Rachel Hickman and senior Naomi Hickman received all-state honors from the Kansas Volleyball Coaches Association.

Rachel Hickman, who committed to play at Kansas, was selected to the first team. She registered 234 kills on a .274 hit percentage with 42 aces, 89 blocks and 66 digs. She was one of two sophomores to receive first team recognition.

Naomi Hickman, the school’s all-time leader in kills, picked up an all-state honorable mention. The Creighton signee had a team-best 284 kills to go along with 36 aces, 124 blocks and 67 digs.

In Class 4A-II, Tonganoxie senior middle hitter Mykah Wingerter earned an honorable mention.