2020 Volleyball Draft: 6th-10th Round Selections
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It’s the third and final day of the 2020 Volleyball Draft. If you missed Day 1’s first two rounds or yesterday’s 3rd-5th Rounds, feel free to go back and see. Today’s rounds are about filling any remaining holes in the…
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Continue ReadingIt’s the third and final day of the 2020 Volleyball Draft.
If you missed Day 1’s first two rounds or yesterday’s 3rd-5th Rounds, feel free to go back and see.
Today’s rounds are about filling any remaining holes in the starting lineup while adding depth with the best available options. Should be an exciting five rounds for our teams.
Let’s get to the picks.
Round 6
[player_tooltip player_id="50292" first="Kaylin" last="Collins"]1. Lions – Kaylin Collins Kaylin Collins 5'11" | OH Mercy | 2021 State MI , OH Mercy/Michigan Elite (2021): Coming off an injury, Collins still is a top outside-hitting option.
2. Cougars – Avery Horejsi, L/DS Walled Lake Central/Unified (2021): A determined and feisty libero that will provide leadership in the back row.
3. Wildcats – Anna Butler Anna Butler 5'11" | MB Byron Center | 2021 State MI , MH Byron Center/FaR Out (2021): Butler makes the most of her opportunities and you can’t question her effort.
4. Bulldogs – Ola Nowak Ola Nowak 5'8" | S Grandville | 2021 State MI , S/OH/DS Grandville/FaR Out (2021): Like her new teammate Aly Borellis, Nowak can play anywhere and offers roster flexibility.
5. Eagles – Sophie Plate Sophie Plate 6'0" | MB Greenville | 2021 State MI , MH Greenville/MVA (2021): Another talented middle off the board. Plate will be a great addition.
6. Tigers – Tatum Otolski Tatum Otolski 6'1" | MB Forest Hills Central | 2021 State MI , MH Forest Hills Central/MVA (2021): Good size. Good explosiveness.
7. Falcons – Madison Grace Madison Grace 5'10" | OH Fraser | 2021 State MI , OH Fraser/Team Detroit (2021): An explosive outside that can play around the court.
8. Warriors – Amanda Glanton Amanda Glanton 6'4" | MB Davison | 2022 State MI , MH Davison/Michigan Elite (2022): An athletic 6’3” middle is great value to end the sixth.
Round 7
1. Warriors – Taylor Humphrey Taylor Humphrey 6'2" | OH Byron Center | 2022 State #186 Nation MI , OH Byron Center/FaR Out (2022): Humphrey adds depth to a solid roster of hitters for the Warriors.
2. Falcons – Kira Buza Kira Buza 5'11" | MB Utica Eisenhower | 2021 State MI , MH Eisenhower/Legacy (2021): Buza plays well above her 5’11” frame.
[player_tooltip player_id="24874" first="Ellia" last="Sechrist"]3. Tigers – Ellia Sechrist Ellia Sechrist 5'10" | OH Walled Lake Central | 2022 MI , OH Walled Lake Central/Team Detroit (2022): Sechrist has really improved a lot in the last year and could be a big steal in this draft.
4. Eagles – Audrey Brown Audrey Brown 6'0" | OH Seaholm | 2022 State MI , OH Seaholm/Legacy (2022): Another improving hitter, Brown has become a very consistent finisher.
5. Bulldogs – Brooklyn Conner, MH Forest Hills Central/MVA (2022): A big, long middle that can also play the right side. Conner is a great addition for the Bulldogs.
6. Wildcats – Mackenzie Gross Mackenzie Gross 6'2" | OH Grand Haven | 2021 State MI , OH Grand Haven/MVA (2021): The Wildcats add an explosive and long outside that is a wall to get past.
7. Cougars – Anna Smith Anna Smith 5'9" | OH Mendon | 2021 State MI , OH Mendon/FaR Out (2021): A player capable of taking over games, Smith knows how to win and will be a draft steal.
8. Lions – Jenna Vaske Jenna Vaske 5'11" | S Charyl Stockwell | 2021 State MI , OH/S Charyl Stockwell/Michigan Elite (2021): Vaske can provide the Lions with a solid hitting option, or another setter.
Round 8
[player_tooltip player_id="50307" first="Lauren" last="Peal"]1. Lions – Lauren Peal Lauren Peal 5'10" | DS/L Grand Rapids Christian | 2021 State MI , L/DS Grand Rapids Christian/FaR Out (2021): A steady veteran presence with championship experience.
2. Cougars – Jessica Mondragon Jessica Mondragon 5'6" | DS/L Northville | 2022 MI , L/DS Northville/Michigan Elite (2022): A defender with a lot of promise from a program that cranks out tremendous liberos.
3. Wildcats – Riley Hoffman Riley Hoffman 5'6" | DS/L Forest Hills Eastern | 2021 State MI , L/DS Forest Hills Easter/MVA (2021): Great back-row option to pair with Rachel Jennings Rachel Jennings 5'9" | DS/L Novi | 2021 State MI . The Wildcats will be tremendous defensively.
4. Bulldogs – Sage Kissman Sage Kissman 5'11" | OH Mason | 2021 State MI , OH Mason/Five1 Athletics (2021): A talented outside that is ready to show she can compete with the best in the state.
5. Eagles – Lyse Bates Lyse Bates 5'4" | DS/L Portage Northern | 2022 State MI , L/DS Portage Northern/Deadfrog (2022): The rock in the back row for Deadfrog may open a lot of eyes in the next year.
6. Tigers – Sierra Nausieda, L/DS Grand Rapids Catholic Central/MVA (2022): Another great defensive option from the West side of the state.
7. Falcons – Amina Robinson Amina Robinson 5'6" | DS/L Mercy | 2022 State MI , L/DS Mercy/Michigan Elite (2022): Was given the starting libero position at Mercy and helped them win a state championship.
8. Warriors – Tatum Casper Tatum Casper 6'2" | OH Marian | 2022 MI , OH Marian/Legacy (2022): The Warriors have loaded up with young hitting talent and Casper is a great value pick.
Round 9
1. Warriors – Sophia Oakes Sophia Oakes 5'5" | DS/L Pinckney | 2021 State MI , L/DS Pinckney/Michigan Elite (2021): Consistent, athletic defender.
2. Falcons – Seiler Hruska Seiler Hruska 6'1" | OH Marquette | 2022 State MI , OH Marquette/Sports Performance Club (2022): Committed to doing what she has to do to better herself.
3. Tigers – Caris Cross Caris Cross 5'10" | S Bedford | 2021 State MI , S Bedford/Toledo Volleyball Club (2021): Great athlete. A steal this late.
4. Eagles – Jaden Rice Jaden Rice 6'0" | OH Northville | 2021 State MI , OH/MH Northville/Legacy (2021): Versatile option at the net.
5. Bulldogs – Summer Jidas Summer Jidas 5'5" | DS/L Clarkston | 2022 State MI , L/DS Clarkston/Legacy (2022): Battle-tested and has a great serve.
6. Wildcats – Sydney Reed Sydney Reed 6'1" | MB Northville | 2021 State MI , MH Northville/Legacy (2021): A gamer that gives great effort.
7. Cougars – Savannah Hall Savannah Hall 5'10" | S Mattawan | 2021 State MI , S Mattawan/FaR Out (2021): Ran a very efficient and smooth Mattawan offense.
8. Lions – Kendall Robertson Kendall Robertson 6'2" | MB Lake Orion | 2021 State MI , MH Lake Orion/Michigan Elite (2021): Experienced and ever-improving middle.
Round 10
1. Lions – Jenna O’Brien Jenna O’Brien 6'0" | OH Regina | 2021 State MI , OH Regina/Michigan Elite (2021): Another power arm to utilize.
2. Cougars – Emma Mirabelli Emma Mirabelli 6'0" | OH TC Christian | 2022 State MI , MH Traverse City Christian/Northshore (2022): A gem in the north.
3. Wildcats – Kendyl Andrews Kendyl Andrews 5'8" | S Flushing | 2022 State MI , S/DS Flushing/Michigan Elite (2022): Can excel at setter or in the back row.
4. Bulldogs – Bianca Giglio Bianca Giglio 5'10" | RS Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State MI , OH/MH Notre Dame Prep/Legacy (2022): Another promising hitter from NDP.
5. Eagles – Renee Brines Renee Brines 5'9" | S Cadillac | 2022 State MI , S Cadillac/FaR Out (2022): Big 2019 prep season and played up in age in club.
6. Tigers – Laurece Abraham Laurece Abraham 6'1" | MB Country Day | 2023 State #111 Nation MI , MH Country Day/Legacy (2023): High ceiling, great explosiveness.
7. Falcons – Erin Kline Erin Kline 6'2" | S Mercy | 2023 State #123 Nation MI , S Mercy/Legacy (2023): The young setter continues to get to learn from Julia Bishop Julia Bishop 5'10" | S Mercy | 2021 State MI .
8. Warriors – Skylar Bump Skylar Bump 5'7" | S Lakewood | 2023 MI , S Lakewood/FaR Out (2023): Big 2019 prep season has her as a breakout star in the state.