Seven 15U/14U Outside and Middle Hitters you may not know
There are plenty of parallels that can be drawn between 15U and 14U club volleyball players here in Michigan. But, for every way these two age groups are alike there is an equal yet opposite pull in another direction. You…
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Continue ReadingThere are plenty of parallels that can be drawn between 15U and 14U club volleyball players here in Michigan.
But, for every way these two age groups are alike there is an equal yet opposite pull in another direction. You could say these athletes are every bit akin to one another as they are different, and the same could be said for the positions of Outside and Middle Hitter. While the skill-sets don’t completely mimic one another, they aren’t completely unalike, either.
As for the 15U and 14U Outside and Middle Hitters currently looking to make a name for themselves across the state on the volleyball court, those individuals include…
RACHEL ZUREK
This member of the class of 2023 at Lakeland High School wears jersey number 27 and plays Middle Hitter for MOJO 15 Navy.
“(Zurek is a) blocking powerhouse (and a) natural leader,” said MOJO Volleyball Club Director and Coach Shannon Loso. “(She also) finds the open court (and is an) offensive threat.”
KALEY ELLER
Eller is an Outside Hitter for 14 Vanessa with the Great Lakes Volleyball Club in Utica, where she attends Eppler Junior High and is a member of the class of 2024.
“She is a six rotation hitter who can play defense and is a good passer on serve receive,” said GLVBC coach Paul Drdul. “Very athletic hitter, and has a very good serve. Very positive teammate. Her future is bright.”
ASHLEY MURRAY
As an Outside and Middle Hitter, Murray wears jersey number nine for MOJO 15 Navy. She is a member of the class of 2023 at Milford HS, as well.
“(Ashley has) explosive power, (is an) offensive threat from all positions (and) athletic,” Loso said.
NATALIE MONCALEANO
A member of the class of 2024 at St. Mary’s, Moncaleano is currently an Outside Hitter for GLVBC 14 Vanessa.
“She has really good power for a hitter and has an excellent serve for a 14-year-old,” Drdul said. “Very consistent passer.”
MAKAILA RUTZ
Wearing jersey number 28 and playing Middle Hitter for MOJO 15 Navy, Rutz is a part of the Milford HS class of 2023.
“(Makalia is) aggressive, a team player (and a) leader,” said Loso.
ELLA RUSK
In addition to playing Middle Hitter for GLVBC 14 Vanessa, Rusk is also a part of the class of 2024 at Eppler JH.
“ Very good middle blocker who can hit spots really well and has a great serve,” Drdul said.
ALLISON SCHILS
A Milford HS member of the class of 2023, this Outside Hitter wears jersey number four for MOJO 15 Navy.
“(Allison is) powerful, determined (and a) gamer,” Loso said.
Another Outside Hitter coming up with GLVBC 14-Vanessa is Ava Schoch, who is a member of the class of 2024 at St. Peter Macomb.
“Very versatile hitter who can play all three hitting positions and is a very good server and good blocker,” said Drdul.
Details: https://mojovbc.com/u15-navy/ and https://www.glvbc.com/.