Round 1 Middles Kamler & Kroecker, Pin Hitters Lauenstein & Sealock
Nebraska High School 2020 Preseason Player to Watch Missing that March Madness… As always, it takes an entire team to be successful, but check out our 2020 Pre-Season Player to Watch Bracket with 32 of the top players throughout the…
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Missing that March Madness… As always, it takes an entire team to be successful, but check out our 2020 Pre-Season Player to Watch Bracket with 32 of the top players throughout the state of Nebraska!
March 27 Winners – Middle Alexis Markowski, Lincoln Pius X; Pin Hitter Lindsey Krause, Omaha Skutt.
Prep Dig – Pre Season Player to Watch Updated Bracket
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ROUND 1
MIDDLES
Macy Kamler Macy Kamler 5'9" | OH BDS | 2021 State NE , 2021, BDS Vs Kalli Kroeker, 2021, Norris
Macy Kamler Macy Kamler 5'9" | OH BDS | 2021 State NE – This player has more minutes on NET Super Saturday in volleyball and basketball than anyone else. With a basketball runner up in 2018 and three volleyball championships in 2017, 2018, & 2019, this multi-sport, 5’9 junior contributed all the way around with 272 kills, 261 digs, and 453 serve receptions in 2019. Yet, credit should be given to her support staff at this small D-2 school that only has 18 girls in grades 9-11 at Bruning-Davenport at 14 in Shickley. The team is comprised of two schools that coop for sports programs only.
Kalli Kroeker, NorrisKalli Kroeker – In 2019, after team injuries, this 6’0 junior got a taste of back row play with 214 digs and 241 serve receptions. In the front row, Kroeker hit .310 with 251 kills from all across the net. The Titans look to better their state semifinals appearance in 2019 with the majority of their key contributors back in 2020. Norris fans may see an all Titan semifinals in this Player to Watch Bracket.
PIN HITTERS
Whitney Lauenstein Whitney Lauenstein 6'1" | OH Waverly | 2021 State NE , 2021, Waverly Vs Kylen Sealock, 2021, Lincoln Pius X
Whitney Lauenstein Whitney Lauenstein 6'1" | OH Waverly | 2021 State NE – Switched to outside hitter early in her high school career, this 6’1 junior hit from everywhere on the court at a high clip of .407 with 454 kills and 41 blocks in 2019. Another player about to wear Husker Red continues to improve all the way around. Adding back row play in 2019, the Viking dug 313 times and received 328 serves. Waverly will again reload for 2020 and race to win their last game of the season. #9 pictured above.
Kylen Sealock – This 6’0 junior recently commited to the University of South Dakota joining many other Nebraska prep players. USD finished the 2019 season with a 31-3 record and a runner up at the NIT Championships. As a complete player for the Class A Thunderboldts, Sealock hit 343 kills at .315, 233 digs, and 392 serve receptions. With a lot of state tournament experience and a lot of talent back, the Bolts look to win that next game in 2020.
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