Impact Underclassmen at State Semis
Sammy Barther – 5’8 | 2023 | Independence Barther is part of an effective sophomore offensive duo for the Blue Devils. At 2.7 kills per set she contributes well to the balance that this offense has shown all season. Hitting…
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Continue ReadingSammy Barther – 5’8 | 2023 | Independence
Barther is part of an effective sophomore offensive duo for the Blue Devils. At 2.7 kills per set she contributes well to the balance that this offense has shown all season. Hitting at a .297 clip she is second on the team in total attempts. She is also a team leader in total service aces while contributing nearly five digs per match.
Caroline Jurevicius
Caroline
Jurevicius
6'2" | OH
NDCL | 2023
State
#5
Nation
OH
– 6’0 | 2023 | Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin
One of the most impactful young athletes in Ohio, just a sophomore, Jurevicius has been leading NDCL for a couple of seasons. She has great size and ability to terminate with good pace as she averages nearly four kills per set. Her size and athleticsim benefit her defensive pay as well as she averages about three blocks per match.
Locie Levengood – 5’7 | 2024 | Tuscarawas Valley
Just a freshman, Levengood has shared the setting responsibilities for the Trojans who are averaging nearly 13 kills per set as a team. She has amassed over 550 assists on the season with a 5.9 assist per set match. She contributes well in other areas as she is among team leaders in total aces while averaging over five digs per match.
Hannah Miller
Hannah
Miller
5'7" | OH
Tiffin Calvert | 2023
State
OH
– 5’8 | 2023 | Calvert
The Senecas are loaded with non-senior talent. Miller is the team’s offensive leader in total kills and attempts while producing 4.2 kills per set on a .302 attack percentage. Her attempt patterns vary in tempo and location and she shows an aggressive arm that can produce a lot of heat. She also among team leaders in total digs for undefeated Calvert.
Gracie Taliafero – 5’8 | 2023 | Independence
Taliafero is the leading attacker for the Blue Devils in terms of efficiency at a .333 attack percentage and 46% kill per attempt average. This team has good balance and she is among team leaders offensively at 2.7 kills per set while having impact on the defensive side with 39 total blocks.
Other 2023/2024 Impact Contributors
- Ava Hoying – 2023 | Bishop Watterson | 2.6 kills/set
- Lauren Janosy – 2023 | NDCL | 1.7 kills/set
- Laney Klika Laney Klika 5'7" | DS/L Gilmour Academy | 2023 State #178 Nation OH – 2023 | Gilmour Academy | 12.8 digs/match; 37 service aces
- Caroline Lanicek – 2024 | Calvert | 2.5 kills/set; 65 total blocks
- Anna Rarick Anna Rarick 6'1" | RS Gilmour Academy | 2023 State OH – 2023 | Gilmour Academy | 140 total kills; 6.3 digs/match
- Camryn Shook – 2024 | Calvert 1.7 kills/set; 58 total blocks