BY BRETT MARSHALL

Since the became a freshman starter on the 2023 Great Bend Panther volleyball team, Kya Behr has become an instrumental component of the team’s success.

The 5-10 setter has played a big role in helping the Panthers to three consecutive WAC Championships and two Class 5A state tournament appearances.

It was little surprise when the WAC coaches voted Behr the 2025 Player of the Year. She led the team to a 28-11 record, a WAC title and 5A state tournament appearance

“All the hard work paid off,” said Behr. “All of my friends o the team share in this award because I couldn’t do this without them. It’s a reflection of how hard we all work. We share in this.”

Behr plays the entire six-rotation system, so she’s on the court at all times. Behr recorded 132 winners with a hit

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