2A All-State Returnees: Tons Of ’21s
There are plenty of reasons to pay attention to Class 2A in the state of Indiana. We could talk about Raven Colvin Raven Colvin 6'0" | MB Heritage Christian | 2021 State IN , a middle and ’21 Purdue commit, or…
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Continue ReadingThere are plenty of reasons to pay attention to Class 2A in the state of Indiana. We could talk about Raven Colvin Raven Colvin 6'0" | MB Heritage Christian | 2021 State IN , a middle and ’21 Purdue commit, or maybe even Sidney Veatch Sidney Veatch 6'0" | S Southmont | 2021 State IN , a setter and ’21 IUPUI commit. But there is SO much more to the 2A class of returning all-state honorees. Here are our favorites.
Anna Ballengee Anna Ballengee 5'10" | DS/L Barr-Reeve | 2021 State IN , ’21, 5-10, DS, Barr-Reeve, Prep Dig #49
In high school, Anna is a six-rotation, do-everything pin attacker that’s already won a state championship and finished second this past year up a class. In club, she’s the do-everything libero for Circle City’s 17 Purple squad. As young as B-R’s team is, and with multiple all-state honorees coming back for another run at the title, I can’t imagine Barr-Reeve not making yet another run.
Mallory Summers Mallory Summers 5'8" | OH Wapahani | 2021 State IN , ’21, 5-8, OH, Wapahani, Prep Dig #84
Yet another undersized and under-appreciated Munciana kid that can easily be a six-rotation pin attacker at any level. I love this kid’s “go-get-it”—the ability, no matter the situation, to do what’s needed herself. With multiple teammates returning from their semi state run, it won’t be by accident that Wapahani challenges Heritage Christian for the crown.
Elizabeth Phillips Elizabeth Phillips 5'10" | OH Heritage Christian | 2021 State IN , ’21, 5-10, OH, Heritage Christian, Prep Dig #41
Ahem. I’m pretty sure that Elizabeth will have something to say to Miss Summers above about challenging for the state title. “Come and take it” might be HC’s rallying cry, and among the all-state returnees, Elizabeth might be the x-factor for a repeat. This high-flying thumper from the left should take the attention off of their two-headed middle attack. The Eagles already have Purdue commit Raven Colvin Raven Colvin 6'0" | MB Heritage Christian | 2021 State IN and ’22 MB Lovie Wallace Lovie Wallace 6'0" | MB Hamilton Southeastern | 2022 State IN , also a first-team all-stater. Can they do it again?
Lilly Snyder Lilly Snyder 5'9" | S Heritage Christian | 2021 State IN , ’21, 5-9, S, Heritage Christian, Prep Dig NR
In our next set of rankings, you’ll see Lilly listed. For now, this under-appreciated setter just makes everything better for the state champs. And since she played club at Munciana Indy last season and trained under former Ball State player Stacie Pagnard, I’m looking forward to seeing her improvement and maturity.
Atlantis Clendenin Atlantis Clendenin 5'9" | OH Parke Heritage | 2021 State IN , ’21, 5-10, OH, Parke Heritage, Prep Dig #33
A heavy arm accompanies this strong and smart pin attacker from the western part of the state. Atlantis also employs a heavy arm from behind the service line. Her topspin jump serves can go straight down, curve, and she even throws in an occasional screwball that moves to the left of passers. Her training at Circle City has served (sorry) her well, and I look forward to what her senior year brings.