2023 Middles Ready to Grow their Impact

Mike Bryant July 29, 2020 @ 10:29 AM

Arianna Blohm Arianna Blohm 6'0" | MB Stewartville | 2023 State MN - 5'11 | Stewartville
Blohm has good athleticism and versatility to help the defending state champions in 2020. She could find some good opportunity following the graduation of some key offensive talent. She is strong and has good court sense to be effective with her opportunities in the middle and at the pin. As she won't be the Tigers' first option, her ability to score will help balance their attack.

Madeline Knutson Madeline Knutson 6'1" | RS Maple Grove | 2023 State MN - 6'1 | Maple Grove
A returning varsity athlete for Maple Grove, Knutson has good athleticism and physicality in the middle. She has good footwork and mobility when blocking to both pins and in transition to make herself available in front and behind the setter. She provides good offensive depth for Maple Grove, a team that could find a lot of success in 2020.

Addyson McHugh Addyson McHugh 5'10" | MB Spring Grove | 2023 State MN - 5'10 | Spring Grove
McHugh is athletic and provides great energy and competitiveness for Spring Grove. A Southeast all-conference selection in 2019 she provided a lot of offense and defense at the net for this team. She has a strong arm and is aggressive in every aspect of the game.

McKenna Moehrle McKenna Moehrle 6'2" | MB Eden Valley-Watkins | 2023 State MN - 6'2 | Eden Valley-Watkins
Moehrle provides a solid presence in the middle as she led the Eagles in blocking in 2019. Entering her sophomore season, she has multiple years at the varsity level, which elevates this team's veteran experience for 2020. Her time with Kandi Elite should also be an added benefit to all facets of her game.

Kate Simington Kate Simington 6'4" | MB Minnetonka | 2023 State #174 Nation MN - 6'4 | Minnetonka
With a recorded 10'1 touch, Simington has the ability to play well above the net. She continues to show great progress in her foot and arm speed and with increased power and range when attacking. Minnetonka returns a couple of veteran middles but Simington has the tools to compete for opportunities for a squad that has great potential to repeat their success from 2019.

Annika Veurink Annika Veurink 6'2" | MB SW Christian | 2023 State #119 Nation MN - 6'1 | Southwest Christian
Veurink is a rangy athlete with good length, reach, and elevation off the floor. She competed for one of the region's top 15s squads at Northern Lights and gained experience that should translate well to the fall season. She has opportunity and ability to add big impact from the middle for Southwest Christian. If so, this team could make a deep run in the post season.