Eye Catching Athletes from the Class of 2024

  Young players are so exciting to watch because of their eagerness to learn, play and fit in.  These ten athletes make you forget they are years younger than their peers.  This season the class of 2024 was well represented and we can’t wait to see more. - Mounds View:  The 6’ middle showed she was ready take on the competition this year in a bigger role; she did not disappoint.  Kocon finished the year with an incredible 165 kills and hitting efficiency of 0.258.  This speaks to her skill, court sense and raw talent.  They also used her in the back row serving (20 aces for the year) and defense (125 digs.) Madison BurrMadisonBurr6'1" | MHCannon Falls | 2024StateMN - Cannon Falls: The freshman brought size and power to the front row.  At 6’1’’ she helped the Bombers match up with some of the biggest teams in their conference.  She had a season high 17 kills in their five-set win against Bryon.  In that match she had to take on some of the responsibility of slowing down Sacia VanderpoolSaciaVanderpool6'4" | MHByron | 2021StateMN (2022, 6’4’’ MH.)  She ended the season with an impressive 0.232 kill percentage.  Kyla AlstromKylaAlstrom5'5" | DSPrior Lake | 2024StateMN Prior Lake High School: This skilled, young athlete did not play on the varsity team for Prior Lake, but we predict they will need her passing skills as they graduate some of their top defenders.  She will play for MN Northern Lights 15-1 with a great group of talented young athletes.  Northern Lights 15-1 Kathryn BlahoskiKathrynBlahoski6'0" | MHChaska | 2024StateMN Chaska:  Another talented 6’ middle hitter who would have played more if not at the top Metro West Conference.  We know they have been watching, training and waiting to get her ready for a big role. Hadley BurgerHadleyBurger5'11" | RSEast Ridge | 2024StateMN East Ridge: Tall, lean, and talented player Hadley BurgerHadleyBurger5'11" | RSEast Ridge | 2024StateMN, can set and attack.  It was a year of training for for the 5’11’’ right side.  They gave her valuable minutes and court experience on their way to the Suburban East Conference title.  In their match against Stillwater, Burger had 8 kills. Else Kunze-HoegElseKunze-Hoeg6'0" | SMounds Park Academy | 2024StateMN Mounds Park Academy:   The 6’ setter had an incredible season for the team along-side family (Jeff and Kari).  She was the starting setter for the team and ended the season with over 200 set assists.  She has grown into her tall frame and perfected her sets.  We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this up and coming star. Ally TannerAllyTanner5'8" | DSAnoka | 2024StateMN Anoka:  Every team needs a young, talented passer who will go for every ball to push their older players and evelvate their play.  Tanner did just that for Anoka.  She ended with 104 digs and was also one of the toughest servers on the team too. Rachel RyanRachelRyan5'0" | DSKenyon Wanamingo | 2024StateMN - Kenyon Wanamingo:  This feisty defender helped out the KW Knights primarily on serve receive taking over 200 serves.  She added 92 digs as she secured her position in their line-up for years to come. Ava Della VedovaAvaDella Vedova6'1" | MHEagan | 2024StateMN - Eagan: 6’1’’ MH Caroline Collin -United Christian Academy 5’7’’