10 Players to watch at Pre-season Scrimmages
With a little under a week of practices in, many teams will be heading off to their first scrimmages. This is the first test for junior varsity and varsity players to showcase what is to come in the 2019…
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Continue ReadingWith a little under a week of practices in, many teams will be heading off to their first scrimmages. This is the first test for junior varsity and varsity players to showcase what is to come in the 2019 Volleyball season.
These scrimmages are the perfect stage for the preseason because they tell us so much:
- who’s playing at what level – Coaches will have to make decisions and place players into their teams. It will help them see who is ready for the varsity level
- conditioning – Scrimmages allow us to see who has been working in the off-season and who conditioned and ready to play.
- rotations – Players will have chance to practice their rotations on the court in game-like settings.
- competition – Coaches will get a look at their potential opponents; giving them a insight that will be helpful during the regular season.
- strengths/weaknesses – A well-run scrimmage will expose any weaknesses that need more work; likewise, areas of strength and players who will be leaders on the court.
There will be many familiar faces at the scrimmages but here are 10 players you will want to take notes on at your local scrimmage:
Emma Goss (5’11” – MH; Mayo High School) at the Stewartville Scrimmage 8/16
Erin Lamb (6’3” – MH; Stewartville Tigers) at the Stewartville Scrimmage 8/16
Lindsey Root (5’7” – OH; St. Charles High School) at Stewartville Scrimmage 8/16
Mallory Heyer (6’1” – -OH; Chaska High School) at Chaska High School 8/17
Ella Miller (5’8″ – OH; Lewiston Altura) at Lewiston Scrimmage 8/20
Mallory Brake (6′ – MH; Hastings) at Red Wing Scrimmage 8/19
Cameryn Greenwald (6’1” – MH; East Ridge) at Lakeville South Scrimmage 8/17
Payton Willman (5’6” – LI; Lakeville South ) at Lakeville South Scrimmage 8/17
Alexa Ratzlaff (5’8” – OH; Rosemount) at Lakeville South Scrimmage 8/17
Lydia Larson (5’7” – S; Willmar) at Willmar Scrimmage 8/15