The 2025 Farmington Lady Cardinals volleyball team delivered a season that will be remembered as one of the most accomplished in school history. Behind a 23–5 overall record and an undefeated 14–0 run through the 5A West, Farmington surged to new heights—reaching the state semifinals and finals for the first time ever before finishing as the 5A State Runner-Up.
Under third-year head coach Kylie Moad, the Lady Cardinals not only dominated conference play but also captured statewide attention with record-breaking performances, major individual accolades, and a postseason run that rewrote the program’s record books.
A Season of Firsts
Farmington achieved several historic milestones:
5A West Conference Champions (14–0)
5A State Runner-Up
First state semifinal appearance in school history
First state championship appearance in school history
With only two seniors—Kennedie Browning and Paris Walker—the Cardinals blended experienced leadership with a deep, talented junior class that powered the team through the postseason.
Record-Breaking Performances
Farmington’s success was fueled by standout athletes whose performances etched their names into the Arkansas state record books.
Emmerson Rehkopf (Junior)
Rehkopf’s season drew statewide recognition, highlighted by:
A state single-match kill record with 42 kills
A place in the state record book for most kills in a season, finishing 2nd all-time with 623
Honors including 5A All State, 5A All State Tournament Team, 5A West All Conference, Prep Dig Arkansas Breakout Player of the Year, and NWA Democrat-Gazette Player of the Year, and ARPrepRally Player of the Year
Multiple weekly awards, such as Arkansas AVCA Max Preps Player of the Week (Sept. 8–14) and Hawgs Illustrated Athlete of the Week (Sept. 25)
Kolie Beach (Junior)
Beach commanded the offense with precision, earning:
5A All Conference, 5A All State, and All State Tournament Team honors
A state single-match assist record with 63 assists
Honors Across the Roster
Nearly the entire lineup received postseason recognition—an indicator of Farmington’s balance, depth, and dominance.
All-State & All-Conference Highlights:
Sadie Morrison: 5A All Conference, All State Tournament Team, Honorable Mention
Laney Brisiel: 5A All Conference, 5A All State
Emma Gore: 5A All Conference
Kennedie Browning: 5A All Conference, AHSCA & ArVCA All-Star Game Selection
Kayla Thompson: All-Conference Honorable Mention
Avery Ball: 5A West All Conference
Taitum Rehkopf, Lola Thompson, Emily Hedrick: All-Conference Honorable Mention
Coach Kylie Moad was honored as 5A West Coach of the Year, and selected as an ArVCA All-Star Game Coach and AHSCA West All-Star Coach, underscoring the program’s growth under her leadership.
A Legacy-Defining Year
The 2025 Lady Cardinals didn’t just win—they elevated the standard for Farmington volleyball. With major talent returning next season and a coaching staff that has built steady momentum, the program’s future looks brighter than ever.
But regardless of what comes next, this year’s group has already secured its place in school history: a team defined by resilience, record-setting performances, and a postseason run the Farmington community will not soon forget.