Prep Dig MN Prospect Draft: Round 4
Rosters are taking shape for what we wish would be a reality in a summer league featuring many of Minnesota’s Prep Dig prospects. As we are have reached Round 4 of the draft, there are some really great combinations of…
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Continue ReadingRosters are taking shape for what we wish would be a reality in a summer league featuring many of Minnesota’s Prep Dig prospects. As we are have reached Round 4 of the draft, there are some really great combinations of athletes that are creating the foundations for each team. Stay tuned for Round 5 and Round 6 to be announced soon as Prep Dig scouts will be drafting from outside the top 50 in the 2021 and 2022 rankings to highlight the terrific depth of talent from around the state.
“The pick is in.”
ROUND 4
Skylar Gray
Skylar
Gray
5'10" | OH
Maple Grove | 2021
State
MN
– 2021 | 5’10 | OH | Maple Grove | Prep Dig #9
Committed to Minnesota, Gray has great all-around skills that are elevated by her high volleyball I.Q. At 5’10 she has good athleticism and lift when attacking but it is in her arm control and decision making that make her such a handful. She can score from either pin and the back row while also contributing great ball control and defense. She has been a leader for Maple Grove’s offense and will have some very capable pieces around her in 2020 that could earn them a deep run in the post season. She adds a lot to the passing and pin strength to this roster.
- Team Red roster after four rounds: Kennedi Orr Kennedi Orr 6'0" | S Eagan | 2021 State MN , Lauren Crowl Lauren Crowl 6'4" | RS Eastview | 2021 State MN , Kira Fallert Kira Fallert 5'11" | OH Concordia Academy | 2021 State MN , Skylar Gray Skylar Gray 5'10" | OH Maple Grove | 2021 State MN
Elizabeth Dille
Elizabeth
Dille
5'11" | OH
Sartell-St. Josephs | 2021
State
MN
– 2021 | 5’11 | OH | Sartell | Prep Dig #11
A 2019 class 3A all-state honorable mention selection, Dille has great point scoring ability. She is a high flyer and has a fast arm that can generate good pace and movement. The Wisconsin-Green Bay commit has been a steady contributor for her high school and club teams while raising her stock over the past couple of seasons. Along with her post season accolades from her 2019 season at Sartell, she broke into the top 15 in the Prep Dig rankings for this class. As a fourth round pick for Team Orange, she creates a lethal pin tandem for this squad.
- Team Orange roster after four rounds: Erin Lamb Erin Lamb 6'3" | MB Stewartville | 2021 State MN , Abby Stark Abby Stark 5'7" | DS/L Willmar | 2021 State MN , Elle Cotton Elle Cotton 6'0" | S Elk River | 2022 State MN , Elizabeth Dille Elizabeth Dille 5'11" | OH Sartell-St. Josephs | 2021 State MN
Ryley Frye
Ryley
Frye
5'10" | S
Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2021
State
MN
– 2021 | 5’10 | S | Armstrong | Prep Dig #24
As one of the best setters in the 2021 class Frye has continued to develop her floor leadership and consistency over recent seasons. She has been fortunate to have some dynamic and athletic attackers around her that have helped her develop her distribution range and tempo. Her recent play with one of the top U17 teams in the country at Northern Lights should have her poised for a big final season at Armstrong in 2020. She is uncommitted and brings a range of skills to this roster as she can contribute effectively defensively and from the service line.
- Team Yellow roster after four rounds: Sienna Ifill Sienna Ifill 6'1" | RS Eagan | 2022 State #83 Nation MN , Megan Reilly Megan Reilly 6'0" | OH Northfield | 2021 State MN , Emma VanHeel Emma VanHeel 6'0" | MB St. Michael-Albertville | 2021 State MN , Ryley Frye Ryley Frye 5'10" | S Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2021 State MN
Brooke Weichbrodt
Brooke
Weichbrodt
5'10" | S
Concordia Academy | 2021
State
MN
– 2021 | 5’10 | S | Concordia | Prep Dig #25
Weichbrodt was a 2019 class 2A all-state selection after helping to lead Concordia back to the state tournament. She has great pursuit and range in her distribution with keen ability to use her hands in most situations. Weichbrodt’s strength and extension often lead to set accuracy pin to pin, against flow, and with tempo that puts her hitters in position to be successful. With good spacing and timing in setting her middles this helps her offense stay balanced and difficult to defend. She has savvy court awareness and can score points off of her own arm as well. Look for her and other veteran returners to carry Concordia back to state in 2020.
- Team Green roster after four rounds: Emma Torstenson Emma Torstenson 5'11" | DS/L Northfield | 2021 State MN , Sophie Jesewitz Sophie Jesewitz 6'3" | OH Wayzata | 2022 State MN , Lauren Galvin Lauren Galvin 6'0" | OH East Ridge | 2021 State MN , Brooke Weichbrodt Brooke Weichbrodt 5'10" | S Concordia Academy | 2021 State MN
Keya Luta Win Hunt
Keya
Luta Win Hunt
6'0" | S
Breck | 2022
State
MN
– 2022 | 6’0 | S | Breck | Prep Dig #12
Hunt has good size and skills and is emerging as one of the best setters in the 2022 class in Minnesota. She shows good touch and instincts in directing the offense. Her time with Northern Lights this club season showcased her competitiveness and ability to distribute a varied offense from both in- and out-of-system situations. She has good court awareness and vision, which benefit her game defensively and from the service line. She will command this offense for Team Blue well with the ball control and arms that are part of this roster.
- Team Blue roster after four rounds: Ava Moes Ava Moes 6'3" | RS Lakeville South | 2021 State MN , Paige Thibault Paige Thibault 5'7" | DS/L Watertown-Mayer | 2021 State MN , Madelyn Hornyak Madelyn Hornyak 5'11" | OH Lakeville North | 2021 State MN , Keya Luta Win Hunt Keya Luta Win Hunt 6'0" | S Breck | 2022 State MN
Jadyn Garrison
Jadyn
Garrison
5'9" | OH
East Ridge | 2021
State
MN
– 2021 | 5’9 | OH/DS | East Ridge | Prep Dig #50
The Marquette commit is a terrific athlete. At 5’9 she has good elevation and arm skills to score points. Her platform work can be a big factor in serve receive and defense as well. She was showing great leadership and skills contributions for her Kokoro team through the first part of the club season, which has helped to contribute to the quality and depth of her competitive experience that includes multiple years contributing for her East Ridge team. Garrison has a terrific foundation of all-around skills that makes her a solid selection here for Team Indigo. She could be an x-factor for the Raptors in the 2020 high school season as they have good depth and will be looking to take that extra step to the final weekend that is the state tournament.
- Team Indigo roster after four rounds: Julia Hanson Julia Hanson 6'0" | OH Prior Lake | 2022 State #57 Nation MN , Kali Engeman Kali Engeman 6'1" | MB Minnetonka | 2021 State MN , Jasmine Weidemann Jasmine Weidemann 5'9" | S Lakeville South | 2021 State MN , Jadyn Garrison Jadyn Garrison 5'9" | OH East Ridge | 2021 State MN
Simara Amador
Simara
Amador
5'7" | DS/L
Eagan | 2022
State
MN
– 2022 | 5’7 | L | Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”] | Prep Dig #9
Amador is quickly becoming one of the most effective liberos in any Minnesota class right now. She plays the game with great patience and balance that allow her to make big plays look easy and routine. She prepares well, has great vision, and has good quickness to pursue the ball in all directions defensively. She will be a big factor for the juggernaut that is Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”] this coming fall. She is skilled, confident, and should provide the stability needed to keep their high performing offense and defense at standard. Amador is the third 2022 prospect added to this roster.
- Team Violet roster after four rounds: Kendal Kemp Kendal Kemp 6'6" | MB Eagan | 2022 State #84 Nation MN , Prep Dig MN Prospect Draft: Round 4 Prep Dig MN Prospect Draft: Round 4 ‘ last=”]’ last=”]” last=”Starkey”], Lilly Wachholz Lilly Wachholz 6'2" | MB Mayer Lutheran | 2022 State #42 Nation MN , Simara Amador Simara Amador 5'7" | DS/L Eagan | 2022 State MN
Kiya Durant
Kiya
Durant
5'11" | MB
Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2021
State
MN
– 2021 | 5’11 | MH | Armstrong | Prep Dig #33
Durant is dynamic in the middle and so fun to watch with her athleticism and near 10′ attack touch. Shy of 6’0 tall, she is explosive and can get on the ball fast when swinging. The Minnesota State-Mankato commit continues to shine by maximizing her tools well both offensively and defensively. As a member of MN Select’s top 17s team she has grown her competitive experience that should benefit her Armstrong team this next fall. She has good versatility to swing from either pin and through quicker options in front and behind the setter. Some of her best work comes in transition as she uses her quickness well to get off the net and identify the ball and pace of the play to get herself involved often. She helps create a dynamic middle tandem for this roster.
- Team Pink roster after four rounds: Payton Evenstad Payton Evenstad 6'0" | S Faribault | 2021 State MN , Britt Carlson Britt Carlson 6'4" | OH East Ridge | 2022 State #129 Nation MN , Sylvia Koenig Sylvia Koenig 6'1" | MB Northfield | 2021 State MN , Kiya Durant Kiya Durant 5'11" | MB Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2021 State MN