Tour of Illinois – Northwest Region
You and your family stops for gas in Rockford, eats at Cracker Barrel, and rides the water slides. After a quick tour of Rockford College and a Rockford hockey game, we now take a look at the Northwest Region of…
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Continue ReadingYou and your family stops for gas in Rockford, eats at Cracker Barrel, and rides the water slides. After a quick tour of Rockford College and a Rockford hockey game, we now take a look at the Northwest Region of Illinois. From Rockford to Dekalb to Elgin and back, this is where you can find some of the best small-school athletes in the state.
Trinity Hays, 2022, 5’8, OH, DeKalb, Club Fusion
A quality and consistent outside hitter, Trinity also plays defense very well. It’s hard to find a weak link in their serve receive and it’s not her. One of the team leaders for the Club Fusion ‘s outstanding 16s team.
Ella Johnson, 2021, RS/S, Sycamore, Fusion 17 Cardinal
A Rightside hitter-setter, Ella’s experience allows options within Fusions’ lineup. She is the star among Sycamores’ district and regional future. Look out for her.
Paige Keller, 2021, S Crystal Lake Central, Balance Black 18
A Setter with great skills, Paige is a bright spot in the Balance volleyball program. She is also part of a quality CLC High School team looking for a run at states in 2020.
Megan Kowalski, 2021, S, Dakota
Kowalski has a great set of hands, makes measured decisions on choosing the best hitter for the situation.
Megan Langdon, 2022, MH, Crystal Lake South
Langdon also plays soccer at CLS, but she has the potential to be a solid all-around middle. She has speed, mobility and she has an innate sense of where the hole in the block is.
Avery O’Brien, 2021, OH, Dekalb,
Another solid hitter and blocker. In general most of Dekalbs starters are solid players, but they are not quite next level players! O’Brien is definitely the player to watch on this team!
Emma Schroeder Emma Schroeder DS/L Hononegah | 2022 State IL , 2022, 6’2, MH, Hononegah
A tall block and a solid swing, Schroeder has her work cut out for her as there are high expectations of this Hononegah team. She may not get the ball the most often but will take advantage of the sets she sees. A very big block in the middle who will hold the team together at the net.
Lauren Spangler Lauren Spangler 5'6" | MB Rockford Lutheran | 2021 IL , 2021, 5’8/OH, Rockford Lutheran, VC United ,
Here’s a kid that is an amazing three-sport athlete! In volleyball, Lauren had 378 kills and 181 digs during the 2019 season. She had 29 kills in Rockford Lutheran’s two State Tournament final four matches. Lauren plays on a strong VC United program and is currently uncommitted.
Tabytha Toelke, 2021, OH, Dakota, Uncommitted
Possibly the best player on the court that day! Tabytha is committed to hitting the ball as hard as she can. She also can place it on the court and tip well.