MORE HITTERS IN THE TOP 10 OF THE 2024’S
More hitters in the top 10 of the freshman group: -7- Nora Wurtz Nora Wurtz 6'4" | MB DC West | 2024 State #109 Nation NE | 6’2 | MH | DC West | Nebraska Elite (pictured above) At an…
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Nora Wurtz
Nora
Wurtz
6'4" | MB
DC West | 2024
State
#109
Nation
NE
| 6’2 | MH | DC West | Nebraska Elite (pictured above)
At an intimidating 6’2, Nora proves to be a threat at the net for the Falcons with her team high 2.8 kills/set on .341 hitting and 25 blocks on the season. Off to an 8-6 start, the marks in the win column will continue to go up as Nora’s confidence continues to increase.
Coach Bob Wald comments, “Nora has really gained a lot more confidence on the court from our first few games. Her hitting has improved along with her blocking. She has had 15 blocks and 34 kills over our past 2 games. She is just going to keep getting better and better. She is a very hard worker.”
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JoLee Ryan
JoLee
Ryan
5'9" | OH
Overton | 2024
State
NE
| 5’9 | MH/OH/S | Overton
Off to a 14-1 start, the Overton Eagles rely on freshman JoLee Ryan JoLee Ryan 5'9" | OH Overton | 2024 State NE to fill whatever role is needed. Running a 6-2, Ryan averages 4.2 assists/set. As an attacker, she is looked to on the outside and averages 2.3 kills/set. To round out her game she serves 96.3% and has 3.4 digs/set.
Coach and mom Hayle Ryan sums up JoLee best, “JoLee has been student managing as long as I can remember. She started playing volleyball in about 3rd grade and began playing club volleyball in 4th grade. She’s put plenty of hours in the gym. She has played middle hitter and setter most during most of her experiences. This summer we had our middle go down with an ankle injury and she was able to fill in. Then when our middle got better JoLee was thrown into the right side and outside. She started connecting with the hitters and so we decided to have her set back row and play outside hitter front row. She has been a consistent go to player on the outside. She is one that will push herself in the weight room. It is showing on the court. The seniors and upperclassmen have really welcomed JoLee onto the court. She has added depth to the team and knows the game well. She is very competitive and is her hardest critic. Her game has really improved as she’s learned to play with this senior group. As she realizes what it takes to play at the varsity level, she just continues to improve and make adjustments. It’s exciting seeing this team come together. ”
Senior Hayley Fleischman commented prior to the season starting, “We have a core group of seniors that have been starters for the past 3 years so we are very connected on the court and confident in each other. We are excited to have freshman JoLee Ryan JoLee Ryan 5'9" | OH Overton | 2024 State NE on the court with us this year.”
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Macy Roth
Macy
Roth
5'10" | OH
Lincoln North Star | 2024
State
NE
| 5’10 | OH | Lincoln North Star
Macy stands out on the Class A Lincoln North Star team that has started out at 7-7 This six rotation freshman leads the team with 2.4 kills/set and ace serves at 18 while serving 92.8%. She is a main force in serve receive and on defense digging in the back row and blocking in the front.
A NOTE ABOUT RANKINGS
Player rankings are a constant work in progress, especially with athletes at the 15s and 16s level. Some players hit their stride at different times and for others its a matter of getting their chance whether its high school or club. We seek feedback from coaches around the state and are always looking to add names as well as update information. For the players, your ranking does not define you. This is a list that is a resource for schools, it’s fun to see athletes from across the state, and is a great way to connect players with each other as well as coaches throughout the country.