2020 Miss Volleyball Finalists Announced
This weekend the 10 finalists for the 2020 MIVCA Miss Volleyball Award were announced and it’s a collection of the best of the best. Here’s the 10 players that will contend for the prestigious honor this fall. Charli Atiemo, MH…
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Continue ReadingThis weekend the 10 finalists for the 2020 MIVCA Miss Volleyball Award were announced and it’s a collection of the best of the best.
Here’s the 10 players that will contend for the prestigious honor this fall.
Charli Atiemo, MH Farmington Hills Mercy: A constantly developing talent, Atiemo raised her game a great deal in 2019, earning First Team All-State honors while helping Mercy to a D1 state championship. Atiemo has the footwork and explosiveness to be difficult for anyone to stop. She is committed to Northern Illinois.
Callie Bauer, OH/S Hudson: A Western Kentucky commit, Bauer has been a highly-productive player for four years at Hudson. Bauer has over 2,000 kills, 1,300 digs, 850 assists and 300 aces in her prep career. She has been First Team All-State the past two season.
Julia Bishop Julia Bishop 5'10" | S Mercy | 2021 State MI , S Farmington Hills Mercy: The Michigan State commit led the Marlins to a D1 state championship in 2019 and a semifinal appearance in both 2017 and 2018 as well. She has been First Team All-State as a junior and sophomore and runs the Marlin offense with ease. An athletic setter, Bishop makes a number of plays that her peers just can’t.
Mikayla Haut Mikayla Haut 5'11" | OH SMCC | 2021 State MI , OH SMCC: Haut is the only player in the state of Michigan to be First Team All-State as a freshman, sophomore and junior. Last fall, Haut led the Kestrels to the Division 3 state championship and helped them reach the semifinals in 2018. Haut does it all and has been the go-to player for SMCC for years and never batted an eye.
Aubrey O’Gorman Aubrey O’Gorman 6'3" | MB Lakewood | 2021 State MI , MH Lakewood: O’Gorman has performed at a high level on a big state for years. The Michigan State commit has helped the Vikings reach Battle Creek in 2017, 2018 and 2019. A 6’3” middle, O’Gorman has the athleticism of an outside hitter. She was First Team All-State as a sophomore and a junior.
Abby Olin Abby Olin 6'3" | OH Coopersville | 2021 State MI , MH Coopersville: Olin is another Michigan State commit and was First Team All-State in 2019 for one of the top teams in Division 2. Olin was as productive as any middle in the state last season as she set a school record with 519 kills in 2019. The 6’3” middle also owns Coopersville’s career record for blocks with 357.
Sydney Palazzolo Sydney Palazzolo 6'2" | OH Utica Eisenhower | 2021 State MI , OH Utica Eisenhower: A High Point commit, Palozzolo has over 1,100 kills and 1,000 digs in her career with Eisenhower. She was Second Team All-State in 2019. The 6’2” outside is consistent with her play in the front and back row and has Eisenhower hoping for a big 2020 season.
Jenna Reitsma Jenna Reitsma 5'11" | OH Lowell | 2021 State MI , OH Lowell: Reitsma really exploded in 2019, helping Lowell reach the D1 state finals match while racking up 873 kills. The Marquette commit was Second Team All-State as a sophomore and First Team All-State as a junior. An explosive player, Reitsma can finish from anywhere on the floor.
Anna Smith Anna Smith 5'9" | OH Mendon | 2021 State MI , OH Mendon: Smith has been dominant in Division 4, leading Mendon to back-to-back state championships while earning First Team All-State honors both years. The College of Charleston commit had over 700 kills, 300 digs, 100 aces and 70 blocks as a junior. She plays with a lot of competitive fire and has a game that hasn’t been matched in D4.
Addie VanderWeide Addie VanderWeide 6'1" | OH Grand Rapids Christian | 2021 State MI , OH Grand Rapids Christian: The steady offensive force for the Eagles, VanderWeide has been part of back-to-back D2 state championships. A First Team All-State selection in 2018 and 2019, VanderWeide amassed over 1,500 kills leading into 2020. She’s got a great mix of speed and power with her swings, and has a standout defensive game to boot.