417 Juniors – Columbia 18’s Team Utilizes Local Talent
Arguably one of the top 18’s teams in the Columbia region, 417 Juniors – Columbia carries a lot of local talent this year. Under the head coaching of Devin Walker, 417 Juniors – Columbia looks to build off of the…
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Continue ReadingArguably one of the top 18’s teams in the Columbia region, 417 Juniors – Columbia carries a lot of local talent this year. Under the head coaching of Devin Walker, 417 Juniors – Columbia looks to build off of the success from their 17’s season. Head Coach Walker also brings a plethora of coaching experience to this team, as his 18’s team last season was the only Columbia area 18’s team to earn a bid to Nationals.
Carrying an 11 player roster this season, 417 Juniors – Columbia boasts some impressive local talent. Let’s take a look at the players and their most recent high school stats:
Bella Falconer
Bella
Falconer
5'9" | OH
Hannibal | 2022
State
MO
, JR, OH, Hannibal High School
Falconer carried a big workload for her high school team and is expected to do the same for 417 Juniors – Columbia. With impressive ball control and a heavy arm, Falconer will play a big role in the team’s success.
– 251 kills
– hitting .394%
– 24 aces
– 340 digs
Abby Reuschel
Abby
Reuschel
OH
Kirksville | 2021
MO
, SR, OH, Kirksville High School
Reuchel’s blocking is something that the team will rely on greatly. As effective as she is on defense, she will also help out a lot on offense with her athleticism.
– 232 kills
– hitting .235%
– 44 aces
– 146 digs
Emma Roush, SR, OH, Rock Bridge High School
Roush is a versatile pin hitter with a big arm. A physical blocker for her high school team, Roush looks to be more of an offensive threat for her club team.
– 155 kills
– 37 blocks
Hannah Marcee, SD, MH, St. James High School
Marcee is an extremely versatile middle who can transition well on offense to make herself a consistent option. A quick middle who loves a fast offense, Marcee has the ability to take over the match.
– 123 kills
– hitting .298%
– 88 blocks
– 117 digs
Rhakala Blackman, SR, MH, Jefferson City High School
Blackman brings a physical presence to the net for 417 Juniors – Columbia. With her speed and athleticism, Blackman is expected to contribute a lot to the team’s success.
– 170 kills
– hitting .399%
– 97 blocks
Aldon Pilz, SR, S, Waynesville High School
Pilz runs a fast offense for 417 Juniors – Columbia. With solid fundamentals and good offensive options, Pilz will carry a big workload for her team this club season.
– 56 kills
– 94 digs
– 151 assists
Addie Davis
Addie
Davis
5'7" | S
Eldon | 2021
State
MO
, SR, S, Eldon High School
Davis is the other setter in the team’s modified 5-2 offense. Coming off of a great high school season, Davis brings a quick tempo offense and has made an immediate impact for the team.
– 39 kills
– 41 aces
– 121 digs
– 860 assists
Addison LaBeth, SR, S, Kirksville High School
LaBeth makes the move from setter to defense specialist for this club season. With great hustle and an endless pursuit of the ball, LaBeth will be a workhorse for 417 Juniors – Columbia.
– 42 kills
– 40 service aces
– 161 digs
– 647 assists
Abby Frerking, SR, DS, Rock Bridge High School
Frerking’s impressive serve receive is something the team will greatly rely on. With a great serve and even better platform, Frerking will clean up the backcourt nicely.
– 34 aces
– 219 digs
– 40 assists
Cassie Grey, SR, DS, Rock Bridge High School
Grey is the quickest defender for 417 Juniors – Columbia. Carrying over her high school success, Grey will handle the reins for the backcourt of the team, complimenting well with former high school teammate Frerking.
– 33 aces
– 418 digs (finished her high school career with 1,171 digs)
– 71 assists
Sam Doisy, SR, DS, Rock Bridge High School
Doisy is a hard worker with a great teammate mentality. With the expectation to push a lot of points on serve, her aggressive serve will prove to be invaluable for the team.
– 10 aces
– finished two-year high school career with 68 digs