2020 Player Rankings: Top 10 Liberos
The libero position isn’t easy and the Class of 2020 has a lot of scrappy defensive specialists that take on the challenge of facing some of the best hitters in the country. Here’s a look at the top liberos in…
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Continue ReadingThe libero position isn’t easy and the Class of 2020 has a lot of scrappy defensive specialists that take on the challenge of facing some of the best hitters in the country. Here’s a look at the top liberos in the state of Michigan for the Class of 2020.
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- Allison Wiese, Mattawan/FaR Out: Wiese had a standout season with Mattawan this fall, earning First Team All-State honors for Division 1. Her serve was a handful for opponents, as she put up over 100 aces. Now, Wiese is part of a talented FaR Out 18 Black squad. She is currently committed to Hillsdale College.
- Paige Gallentine, Charyl Stockwell/MI Elite: Gallentine is someone that is very versatile, which she showed by playing all over the court this fall for rising program, Charyl Stockwell. Now at libero for Michigan Elite 17 Mizuno, Gallentine is holding her own against some of the best hitters around the nation.
- Kennedy Dolmage, Lutheran North/Legacy: Dolmage is committed to Oakland thanks to her consistent play in the back row for Lutheran North and Legacy. Playing for Legacy 17-Elite, Dolmage is a key piece to a team that is playing at a high level on the national stage.
- Bella Hommes, Forest Hills Northern/Legacy: Hommes is an Eastern Michigan commit that also plays for Legacy 17-Elite, giving them a tremendous back row. Hommes’ play makes Forest Hills Northern a competitive squad in the GR area.
- Grace Gorsline, East Grand Rapids/MVA: Gorsline gets to compete against plenty of top hitters during the prep season as part of East Grand Rapids. Currently competing with MVA 17 National Black, Gorsline continues to show the grit and effort that makes her a top libero in the state.
- Kayla Shields, Mercy/Legacy: Shields’ play for Mercy got lost in all their hitting talent this fall, but she was a key piece to getting the Marlins to the state semifinals. She continues to develop as part of the deep DS roster for Legacy 17-Elite.
- Maddy Weiss, Oxford/Team Detroit: Weiss took on plenty of top hitters this fall, playing in the OAA Red. It was a good learning experience for her, as she now looks like an improved libero for Team D 17 Red.
- Maggie Wehrmeyer, West Ottawa/MVA: Wehrmeyer was steady for West Ottawa this fall in a competitive OK Conference. She is up in age in club, playing for MVA 18 National Black. However, she is holding her own just fine.
- Sedona Coon, Livonia Stevenson/Team Detroit: Coon can play all over the court, but plays in the back row for Team Detroit 17 Red. She had a strong fall for Livonia Stevenson, showing an improved serve and attack, while remaining steady with her serve receive and digging.
- Emily Hagelthorn, South Lyon East/MI Elite: Hagelthorn is a versatile player that can play setter and handle things in the back row. She helped South Lyon East contend for a Lakes Valley Conference this fall and is working on taking the next step as a player this club season with Michigan Elite 17 Mizuno.
Others to note: Madelyn Long, Kesley Vittitow, Isabella Kandas, Jordan Larson