Northeast Region – Tour of Illinois
We are finishing up with the state tour for the time being and concluding with the northeast corridor of the state. This area will have some very competitive players coming to the forefront in 2020. Here are the graduates followed…
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Continue ReadingWe are finishing up with the state tour for the time being and concluding with the northeast corridor of the state. This area will have some very competitive players coming to the forefront in 2020. Here are the graduates followed by the players to watch.
2020 Graduates Congratulations!
Breslin Reid, 2020, OH, Fremd, Sky High ,
In 99 sets, B. Reid had 286 kills, 233 digs, and a .419 hitting percentage. She was second on the team in kills and led the core group to a fourth-place state 4A finish.
Cat Flood, 2020, 6’2 OH, New Trier, Adversity , University of Pittsburgh
Flood was a three-time conference champion while at New Trier. The University of Pittsburgh is counting on her ability to play at both pins while transitioning to college play.
Jackie Yau, 2020, 5’9 MH, Loyola Academy, UIC
Considered an Undersized middle hitter, Yau still rises above her competitors. She’ll take her talents to UIC in the fall.
Players To Watch
Cate Howard, 2021,5-10 OH, Loyola Academy,
Division 1 VBC
One of the premier big hitters in the north past region on the left pin is Howard. She has a bi leap and a long stroke of a swing that forces the defense to cover the deep ball. On tight sets don’t worry as Howard goes over the block and hits an inside cross-court shot.
Esma Ajonavic, 2021, RS, Niles North
Of all the outstanding right sides in this region, Ajonavic stands above them all. In 2020, you can count on her to rise above her competition on any given day.
Rian Baker Rian Baker 5'11" | S Fremd | 2022 State #143 Nation IL , 2022, S, Fremd, Sky High Adidas 16 Black
Having played on both the state high school and national club stage, Baker brings all the skills you want in a setter. Great hands, good court sense, and an athletic ability to get the job done. Baker returns to the controls of the Fremd offense in 2020. She continues to be the starting setter for the 4A IHSA final four team. Her leadership skills develop as being the mainstay of the Sky High program.
This team’s quarterback is a sophomore, so watch out for aggressive sets and athletic plays. Also, be on a lookout for intangibles such as leadership and experience in big games to play a factor in this outcome. Rian has experience with 557 assists for the 2019 high school season.
Rylen Reid
Rylen
Reid
6'0" | OH
Fremd | 2022
State
#128
Nation
IL
, 2022, 6’0, OH, Fremd,
Sky High
R. Reid amassed 422 kills and 226 digs on the 2019 season. She was having a great club season and should carry that momentum over into high school come fall.
Izzy Segoviano, 2022, 5’6, L, Fremd, Sky High
Not just another libero with talent, Segoviano made key digs and passes to help Fremd climb their way up the Illinois volleyball ladder. Look for her passing to be paramount in their success come 2020-21.