Six Impact 2023 Watch List Prospects
Ohio’s 2023 class has some dynamite talent representing various areas of the state. Here are six prospects currently among the Prep Dig ’Watch List’ for this class in Ohio. Sophia Anghilante Sophia Anghilante 6'1" | MB Magnificat | 2023 State…
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Continue ReadingOhio’s 2023 class has some dynamite talent representing various areas of the state. Here are six prospects currently among the Prep Dig ’Watch List’ for this class in Ohio.
Sophia Anghilante
Sophia
Anghilante
6'1" | MB
Magnificat | 2023
State
OH
– 5’11 | MH | Magnificat
Anghilante is very active in the Magnificat effort. She has good movement and makes herself available to be involved as much as possible. When she gets her opportunities to swing she uses a good range of power and finesse to score or put pressure on the opponent. Her ability to score in front and behind the setter is also a big asset to her production.
Courtney Fitzgerald
Courtney
Fitzgerald
5'8" | DS/L
Seton | 2023
State
OH
– 5’8 | L/DS | Seton
The team leader in total digs for the 2020 season, Fitzgerald shows great confidence and command of her role for one of the state’s best teams. At 5’8 she has good size for the libero role as she can cover a lot of court with her footwork and range to the floor, utilizing good length in her platform as well. She reads opponents well and has good patience and first-step pursuit. She is among the top ball control athletes in this class at this point of her prep career and is one to keep watching.
Caroline Jurevicius
Caroline
Jurevicius
6'2" | OH
NDCL | 2023
State
#5
Nation
OH
– 6’2 | OH | Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
One of the most prolific outside hitters in the state, Jurevicius has huge game at the net with a lot of room to continue improving with a couple years of her prep career still ahead of her. Having great competitive experience behind her as just a sophomore, she has been a primary offensive weapon for NDCL since last season. She builds great momentum in her approach work that leads into great elevation and good torque and arm control that can generate a lot of speed.
Emma Kuyper
Emma
Kuyper
5'4" | S
Fairview | 2023
State
OH
– 5’4 | S | Fairview
Kuyper may be smaller in stature but she makes a huge impact for her Fairview team as the floor general of their 5-1 offense. With over 500 assists on the season, she has great touch on the ball to consistently deliver to a hittable zone for her attackers. She is a reliable athlete that just competes well in all facets of the game. She is among the team leaders in digs and services aces as well.
Leena Patibandla
Leena
Patibandla
6'1" | OH
Jackson | 2023
State
OH
– 5’9 | OH | Massillon Jackson
A terrific three-sport athlete, Patibandla helps lead the Polar Bears’ offense as she has nearly equivalent attempts and kills as her senior teammate that leads them offensively. Hitting over .300 on the season, Jackson is currently undefeated at 21-0 with Patibandla a big part of that success thus far. Patibandla is also a big contributor to the highly ranked basketball team.
Alayna Tessena
Alayna
Tessena
5'11" | OH
Highland | 2023
State
OH
– 5’10 | OH | Highland
Tessena gets off the floor well with hang time that helps her to be an impact scorer at the net. She has good footwork to get to the ball that allows her to hit at the peak of her jump often. Combine that with her ability to open her shoulders well to the ball and she can hit with good pace and range through the full space of the opponent’s court. Keep an eye on her as she continues to develop as she is already showing elite-level potential.