Badger Region HP Part 2: The 2020 Recruits at High Performance Camp
One month until nationals, and just over two months until the High Performance Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the end of July. This camp has some of the top players in the state from the Class of 2020, 2021, and…
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Continue ReadingOne month until nationals, and just over two months until the High Performance Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the end of July. This camp has some of the top players in the state from the Class of 2020, 2021, and a couple from the 2022. This article comprises of some of the top prospects who will be at the camp in the class of 2020. However, only part of the class of 2020 is available depending on when their birthday is.
These athletes will be UWGB July 3-5 for a chance to make the International Youth Team. Prep Dig Wisconsin will be in attendance at the camp providing coverage with articles as well as social media (Twitter and Facebook @PrepDigWi). Here are a few names you need to know on the athletes from the Class of 2020.
Tayler Alden – Oconomowoc – VC United – Setter
Committed to Northern Iowa
Alden could set, she could swing from the right side, she can do a little bit of everything. Alden is one of the top recruits in the Class of 2020 from Wisconsin who will be one of the top players at the High Performance Camp. Alden has previous experience with HP, but her game as a setter has improved immensely. A strong athlete with the ability to jump high and swing hard, Alden is now able to put the set on location, know when to attack, and play defense as well. She will be one of the top setters in the state when she returns to the high school ranks this Fall for her Junior year.
Tayha Pozorski – Oconomowoc – Motion (MVP) – Libero
Solid and smooth, a libero who can just make it happen. Pozorski has been the libero for Motion this past club season on a very talented 16 Blue team. Pozorski also has the training with USA High Performance that has given her a chance to train with some of the best in Colorado Springs. When I refer to a player as solid, I’m referring to their skill set which means they have no glaring weakness, they have solid skills all around at their position. Pozorski is just that and more.
Kalli Mau – Kimberly – Wisconsin Volleyball Academy – Setter
Mau was the 5-1 setter for Kimberly’s state tournament team running the tempo sets and slides to Emily Scott (Louisville) and Brianna Weyenberg (MN Duluth) in the middle and Maggie Cartwright (Arkansas) and fellow club teammate Courtney Pearson on the outside. Mau is accustomed to playing at a high level and with others who are extremely talented. She also has the athleticism to go along with her skill. Mau recently earned All Conference honors with a jump of 5’1 at the FVA Relays this past week.
Courtney Pearson – Kimberly – Wisconsin Volleyball Academy – Outside Hitter
Pearson has come on extremely strong in the past year with this being her first full season on a national team with WVA 16 Black. Last year for Kimberly High School, Pearson was one of the starting outsides that was a state tournament qualifier. She was also a member of the basketball team that was one game short of the state tournament. A solid overall athlete with a high contact point and the ability to play on either pin is crucial when playing in a system with limited subs and the potential for multiple lineups. The best volleyball for Pearson has yet to come.
Isabelle Schauer – Watertown – Milwaukee Sting 16 White – Setter
Schauer is a pure gamer with high performance experience. The setter running a 5-1 for Milwaukee Sting 16 White has been the leader for this team who is on an absolute tear through their club season winning tournaments at the JVA World Challenge and most recently JVA Midwest Challenge in Des Moines. Schauer can hurt you from all parts of the court with her deadly serve, pinpoint set placement, and gritty defense at the net and back court. She just finds a way to lead her team to victory.
Alayna Ritter – Lake Country Lutheran – Midwest Penguins – Setter
Ritter is currently the setter at Midwest Penguins 16 Black who competed in the GLPL Super Open Division. Ritter also saw time at setter for the Division 3 state champions, Lake Country Lutheran this past season who had over 40 wins on the year as well as a gold ball to lift. Ritter is someone who can set or play in the back row as well. She will be looked upon to take a larger bulk of the setting for Lake Country Lutheran and despite the graduation of Iowa State recruit Brooke Anderson, will still have 5’11 outside hitter, Jennifer O’Keefe back for her Senior season.
Emma Braun – Kettle Moraine – Milwaukee Sting 16 White – Outside Hitter
Braun is a 5’9 outside that will be the other part of the duo from Sting 16 White. Braun plays her high school volleyball for Kettle Moraine, with a solid nucleus coming back next year will be looking for a deep run in October. Braun is something with a mix of shots and can play in the back row as well as serve receive. She will have the comfort of hitting off of her own setter at camp in Isabelle Schauer.
Jamey Crotteau – Northwest Volleyball Club – Cameron High School (From
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Crotteau comes from Cameron in Northwest Wisconsin. Cameron is a small school powerhouse in that area making the state tournament in 2014 behind Hannah Bailey who is currently playing at Iowa State. Crotteau’s high school coach, Valerie Paluma had this to say about Crotteau,”Jamey is an intense, intelligent player who is also extremely positive. She’s a fun combination of smart, coachable, high energy, and athletic. In the two years she’s been a part of the HS program, she’s hit, set and played back row so she is extremely versatile”. There are plenty of positive intangibles that Crotteau brings to the court that aren’t measured on a stat sheet. Whether or not Crotteau is chosen for the Badger Region team, this will be a huge experience for her to bring back to her tradition rich program at Cameron.
Link to: Badger Region HP Part 1: A Closer Look at the HP Camp List
https://prepdig.com/2018/04/badger-region-hp-part-1-a-closer-look-at-the-hp-camp-list/