Looking Ahead: Class of 2021 Ms. Baden Projections
Before we get too far away from the recent high school season, let’s take a look at some of the key athletes that could be considered frontrunners for Minnesota’s Ms. Baden next fall. Here is a list of the best…
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Continue ReadingBefore we get too far away from the recent high school season, let’s take a look at some of the key athletes that could be considered frontrunners for Minnesota’s Ms. Baden next fall. Here is a list of the best players from the class of 2021 that should return for one more season and the opportunity to build upon their respective legacies as some of the state’s best prep volleyball athletes, including their college commitment status and where you can find them this club season.
FRONTRUNNERS
Kira Fallert
Kira
Fallert
5'11" | OH
Concordia Academy | 2021
State
MN
– 5’11 | OH | Concordia Academy | Club: Northern Lights | College: Uncommitted
Probably the state’s most complete six-rotation athlete as she is highly skilled and effective in her platform work and ability to terminate the ball. A repeat All-State 1st Team selection, Fallert led her team to the state semifinals where she posted 32 kills on a .359 attack percentage along with 12 digs and five block assists against the eventual state champion. A defenisive standout as well, Fallert will be a great addition at the next level.
Erin Lamb
Erin
Lamb
6'3" | MB
Stewartville | 2021
State
MN
– 6’3 | MH | Stewartville | Club: Northern Lights | College: Kentucky
Among the heaviest arms in the state, Lamb has continued to grow her presence and impact over recent seasons. Her skills, confidence, and efficiency had all upgraded as she provided a significant impact for her team in leading them to the 2019 class AA state title after narrowly missing out on a trip to state one season ago. Athletic and versatile, Lamb had a huge state tournament weekend that included 32 kills and 20 digs in the semifinals followed by 21 kills and 15 digs in the championship match. She recently committed to SEC power Kentucky and is an All-State 1st Team selection for the third consecutive year.
Ava Moes
Ava
Moes
6'3" | RS
Lakeville South | 2021
State
MN
– 6’3 | RS |
Lakeville South
| Club: Northern Lights | College: Tennessee
Moes continued her hard-hitting ways over the course of the high school season leading the Cougars as their best offensive threat as a primary attacker from the right side pin. She also can be imposing defensively at the net against left side hitters. Committed to Tennessee of the SEC, Moes will continue to hone her skills and efficiency as a member of the one of the most prolific U17 club teams in the country at Northern Lights, which includes every one of these frontrunner athletes.
Kennedi Orr
Kennedi
Orr
6'0" | S
Eagan | 2021
State
MN
– 6’1 | S/RS | Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”] | Club: Northern Lights | College: Nebraska
One of the state’s most decorated and complete volleyball athletes, Orr has been an all-state selection and competed in the state championship match the last three seasons. Her upcoming senior campaign is her final shot at the state title and Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”] is certain to open up as the state’s top-ranked team, a position they held the majority of the 2019 season. Their squad is young, athletic, and talented with a tremendous leader in Orr.
Emma Torstenson
Emma
Torstenson
5'11" | DS/L
Northfield | 2021
State
MN
– 5’11 | L | Northfield | Club: Northern Lights | College: Colorado
Torstenson is a gem in the backrow with great patience and court vision that allow her to create a lot of opportunities for her team in serve receive and transition offense. She reads and reacts to situations with an effortlessness and can cover a lot of the court with her long frame and platform. With great experience, having been a varsity member since the eighth grade, she will return among a roster that benefitted from big contributions from several non-seniors. Northfield will certainly be in the mix for a deep postseason run in 2020. A 2019 All-State 1st Team selection, Torstenson is committed to Colorado of the Pac-12 conference.
OTHERS TO WATCH
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Kinsey Cronin
Kinsey
Cronin
5'11" | MB
Medford | 2021
State
MN
– 6’0 | MH | Medford
Club: TBA | College: Uncommitted -
Lauren Crowl
Lauren
Crowl
6'4" | RS
Eastview | 2021
State
MN
– 6’4 | RS | Eastview
Club: Northern Lights | College: None -
Elizabeth Dille
Elizabeth
Dille
5'11" | OH
Sartell-St. Josephs | 2021
State
MN
– 5’11 | OH | Sartell
Club: Kandi Elite | College: UW-Green Bay -
Kali Engeman
Kali
Engeman
6'1" | MB
Minnetonka | 2021
State
MN
– 6’1 | MH | Minnetonka
Club: Northern Lights | Commitment: None - Payton Evanstad – 6’0 | S | Faribault
Club: Northern Lights | College: San Diego -
Skylar Gray
Skylar
Gray
5'10" | OH
Maple Grove | 2021
State
MN
– 5’10 | OH | Maple Grove
Club: MN Select | College: Minnesota -
Sophie Jesewitz
Sophie
Jesewitz
6'3" | OH
Wayzata | 2022
State
MN
– 6’4 | OH | Wayzata
Club: TBA | College: Uncommitted -
Kenidi McCabe
Kenidi
McCabe
5'4" | S
Mabel-Canton | 2021
State
MN
– 5’4 | OH/S | Mabel-Canton
Club: TBA | College: Uncommitted -
Paige Thibault
Paige
Thibault
5'7" | DS/L
Watertown-Mayer | 2021
State
MN
– 5’7 | OH | Watertown-Mayer
Club: MN Select | College: Virginia