10 Terrific Wisconsin Athletes From The PDT250
The amount of talent at our Wisconsin Top 250 was so tremendous I’m still working through all my notes on players. There were so many well-rounded athletes, and we got to see a lot of exciting and competitive volleyball. The powerful…
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Continue ReadingThe amount of talent at our Wisconsin Top 250 was so tremendous I’m still working through all my notes on players. There were so many well-rounded athletes, and we got to see a lot of exciting and competitive volleyball. The powerful swings and fun interaction among players who had never met before was so enjoyable to see again. Here are a few players to take note of heading into the club season.
Abby Savatski Abby Savatski 6'1" | MB Mukwonago | 2022 State WI – 2022 – 6’1 – Middle Blocker – Mukwonago – RVA
She has a big heavy swing that packs a punch. Savatski was able to swing and score points from anywhere on the net with a high contact point and fast swing. She makes such great contact with the ball and provides a different level of strength.
Amelia Albers Amelia Albers 5'5" | DS/L Stoughton | 2023 State WI – 2023 – 5’4 – Libero – Stoughton – Capital
Albers may just be a sophomore, but she would be a great fit at the next level. Not only does she have great control of her platform, but she has a great presence on the court. Albers communicates and encourages which is awesome to see, especially when playing with athletes she’s never met before. This behavior tells you a lot about what kind of energy she can bring to a team.
Ella Unterweger Ella Unterweger 5'10" | OH Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI – 2022 – 5’10 – Pin Hitter – Oconomowoc – Motion
Unterweger is a strong athlete and well-trained hitter. She gets to the ball fast, jumps really well, has a high contact point, and terminates. Unterweger is your textbook Pin Hitter.
Lauren Buley Lauren Buley 5'11" | OH Lacrosse Central | 2023 State WI – 2023 – 6’0 – Pin Hitter – La Crosse – SMV
The 6’0 Pin Hitter showed us she could really contribute anywhere at the net. Buley is a solid player with a huge swing and fundamentally sound. She stood out when she would pass to attack and terminate from either pin.
Emily Clausen Emily Clausen 6'0" | MB Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – 2023 – 6’0 – Pin Hitter – Catholic Memorial – Milwaukee Sting
Clausen is among some of the top Wisconsin Class of 2023 Pin Hitters. She is a solid all-around player that can serve-receive, attack, and is well trained. Clausen plays with a high volleyball IQ and knows what shots to hit when. She will be a great pick-up at the next level.
Mia Johnson Mia Johnson 5'10" | DS/L Indian Trail | 2023 State WI – 2023 – 5’10 – Libero – Indian Trail – Wisconsin Juniors
I really like the style of play by Johnson. She reads extremely well and is very cognizant of her platform. Johnson has little wasted movement and puts up a great second ball to either pin.
Madelyn Agen Madelyn Agen 5'9" | S Kaukauna | 2023 WI – 2023 – 5’9 – Setter – De Pere – FC Elite
Agen commands control while operating as a physical setter. Her technique is solid with great footwork and taking the ball at high contact point where she can run any tempo from pin to pin. Agen was connecting well with hitters, and during six on six, she runs the show. You can’t help but love the leadership.
Gianna Trotter Gianna Trotter 5'11" | OH Fond du Lac | 2022 State WI – 2022 – 5’10 – Pin Hitter – Fond du Lac – Fondy Fusion
Trotter stood out right away because she is long and athletic. Even in warm-ups with various queens and split-court games, she showed she can be a slick defender and still provide an explosive approach where she could put a ball down. Trotter makes contact high and takes a hard heavy swing.
Maiana Stark Maiana Stark 5'11" | OH Germantown | 2021 State WI – 2021 – 5’11 – Pin Hitter – Germantown – Wisconsin Premier
Much like Savatski, Stark is well trained and an all-around athlete. She is really athletic and physical. What I like about Stark’s swing is that the contact point is high, snaps, and then finishes all the way through.
Stella Zarling – 2022 – 5’9 – Pin Hitter – Kettle Moraine Lutheran – Wisconsin Premier
Zarling stood out with her all-around play. She has a great style of play with smooth court movement. Zarling is super fast on defense and swings high and hard from either pin. She is a competitor, which is no surprise considering her training at the high school and club levels.