Big Summer For Iowa 2021’s Making Their Verbal Commit
I’ve written way too many cliche introductions regarding the effect on athletes from cancellations to major changes in regards to Covid. However, this is one to celebrate, that despite the detours Covid has caused for the Class of 2021, athletes…
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Continue ReadingI’ve written way too many cliche introductions regarding the effect on athletes from cancellations to major changes in regards to Covid. However, this is one to celebrate, that despite the detours Covid has caused for the Class of 2021, athletes are starting to get on campuses and make their decisions as to where they will play their college volleyball. There will be Iowa athletes going all across the Midwest, competing at various levels and as a state for volleyball, they are definitely ones to be proud of.
I’m so excited to announce that I’ve committed to continuing my volleyball and academic career at Northwestern College! I’m beyond thankful for my coaches, teammates, teachers, friends, and family who have supported me throughout this process. Can’t wait to be a Red Raider!!❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/Dx6AM9H8cV
— emmywedgbury (@emmywedgbury1) August 9, 2020
I am very excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and volleyball career at Northwestern College @nwciowa @nwcvolleyball
I want to give a big thanks to my parents, coaches, teammates and @recruitingasst @lahansen23 for all your help! Go Red Raiders!❤️ pic.twitter.com/3wo58EIrOj— Alysen Dexter Alysen Dexter OH Des Moines Christian | 2021 State IA (@DexterAlysen) August 21, 2020
Wedgbury and Dexter to Northwestern (Orange City)
Northwestern, an NAIA powerhouse in Northwest Iowa has always gotten some of the top talent in NW Iowa, but now they are getting top talent in the state with Emmy Wedgbury of Cedar Falls and
Alysen Dexter
Alysen
Dexter
OH
Des Moines Christian | 2021
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IA
of Des Moines Christian have given their verbal to be Red Raiders. Wedgbury is the do it all type player where she has been tearing it up on the beach all summer and has played right side for Cedar Falls High School and libero for her CIA 17 Black team. These athletes are the type you want in your gym on so many levels. Dexter is a six rotation outside where she has a really electric arm from the left side. Both of these athletes have had success on the high school and club level as well as both playing for the Iowa High Performance Program. They will continue to build on the tradition at Northwestern.
So excited to be able to continue my academic and volleyball career at Southwest Minnesota State University! I want to give a huge thanks to my parents, coaches, teammates, and @lahansen23 and @recruitingasst for everything they have done throughout this process. Go Stangs!! 🤍🐴 pic.twitter.com/PWjeZvUj0o
— Natalie Welch Natalie Welch 6'0" | RS Mount Vernon | 2021 State IA (@natwelch17) August 19, 2020
Southwest Minnesota State Lands Kuehl, Welch
SMSU out of Marshall, MN has always been a strong contender in the top Division 2 conference in the country which is loaded with top 25 teams.
Saari Kuehl
Saari
Kuehl
OH
Gladbrook-Reinbeck | 2021
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and
Natalie Welch
Natalie
Welch
6'0" | RS
Mount Vernon | 2021
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IA
have both pins covered in what is a loaded 2021 recruiting class so far for the Mustangs. Kuehl has been a back to back Class 1A All State player who has a high touch from the outside and a solid six rotation style game where she can serve receive and pass. She attends Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School and played for Six Pack this past year. She also had a big summer on the beach with partner Dani Johnson also of Six Pack. Welch won a 17s National Division title at USAV a year ago and followed that up with a state title at Mt. Vernon. A physical blocker on the right side, she also provides a big swing and an outlet as well. These two will make quite the combo. SMSU also picked up a fiery outside in Kaitlyn Bingham from one of the top high school programs in the state in Oconomowoc while she plays club for VC United in Rockford, IL.
I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to the University of South Alabama!! A big thanks to all of my coaches, teammates, and @recruitingasst for all of their support along the way! Go Jags ❤️ pic.twitter.com/L372dN6wR8
— Taylor Grinley Taylor Grinley S Gilbert | 2021 State IA (@grinley_taylor) August 14, 2020
Grinley to South Alabama
Taylor Grinely of CIA and Gilbert High School has given her verbal to South Alabama, located on the Gulf in Mobile, AL. South Alabama is a Division 1 school that competes in the Sun Belt Conference where they racked up 20 wins in 2019. Grinley is an ultra smooth setter with a relentless work ethic and passion for the game. She can set the tempo extremely well in front and behind and connects extremely well with her middles. The intangibles are always in her favor and she will look to lead a Senior dominated squad in Gilbert this upcoming 2020 season.
I am so excited to announce my commitment to South Dakota State to continue my academic and volleyball career! I would not have been able to do this without the constant support from my family, coaches, and @myrecruitingassistant! 💛💙 #gojacks pic.twitter.com/f4pDpfoBkz
— Elyse Winter Elyse Winter 6'1" | OH Xavier | 2021 State IA (@ElyseWinter3) July 26, 2020
More Six Pack Athletes Commit
Elyse Winter
Elyse
Winter
6'1" | OH
Xavier | 2021
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IA
has really come on strong the past year as one of the top outside hitters in her class playing for Cedar Rapids Xavier and Six Pack. A big arm and solid all around play makes her a threat to score in any rotation. She will head to South Dakota State in the Summit League. SDSU also features fellow Iowans in Abby Fryauf (West Branch),
Akeela Jefferson
Akeela
Jefferson
5'10" | OH
Xavier | 2019
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(Xavier), Sydney Andrews (Jesup),
Kate Nelson
Kate
Nelson
6'0" | MB
Waukee | 2020
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(Waukee), and Madison Fay (Iowa City West).
Payton Lombardi
Payton
Lombardi
5'5" | DS/L
West Des Moines Valley | 2021
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IA
of West Des Moines Valley will be heading to Tennessee Tech, which competes in the Ohio Valley Conference. Lombardi is a pin for Valley and is a top libero for the Six Pack 18s squad and is such a solid all around athlete. She will join another 2021 athlete in
Jaz Yamilkoski
Jaz
Yamilkoski
5'9" | S
Xavier | 2021
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who verballed to Tech last Fall and is a setter for Xavier/Six Pack.
Sara Hansen
Sara
Hansen
MB
Hudson | 2021
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was on the Six Pack 17U squad this past fall and will head to DMACC. Hansen is a setter who has been starring at Hudson High School. Hansen had over 800 assists her Junior year enroute to a state tournament appearance for the Pirates.
So excited to have the opportunity to continue my academic and volleyball career at Drake University! I want to give a huge thank you to my parents, coaches, teammates, and @lahansen23 for everything they have done throughout this process. Go Bulldogs!! 🐾💙 pic.twitter.com/YUXYGf7exf
— addie schmierer (@AddieSchmierer) August 14, 2020
Drake Adds More In-State Talent To Drake
Addie Schmierer, a top libero for Iowa Rockets and Iowa City Liberty has given her verbal to play volleyball at Drake University. Schmierer is a high academic, high IQ, scrappy libero who will add on to the incoming recruits that are from the state of Iowa. Schmierer joins future Bulldogs from the Class of 2021 in Ashlynn Kuhn Ashlynn Kuhn 5'10" | MB Hudson | 2021 State IA (Hudson/Six Pack) and Class of 2022 attacker from Iowa Rockets /West Liberty in Macy Daufeldt Macy Daufeldt 5'10" | OH West Liberty | 2022 State #74 Nation IA .