Club Preview: ’21s at Academy
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We’re moving around the state to take a look at as many clubs as we can in the state of Indiana. This series of articles will focus on not only the signed seniors but the unsigned kids that can make…
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Continue ReadingWe’re moving around the state to take a look at as many clubs as we can in the state of Indiana. This series of articles will focus on not only the signed seniors but the unsigned kids that can make a difference at the next level. Here we go!
18 Elite Rage
The flagship team under the tutelage of former Ball State men’s players Corky Robertson and Eric Bulmahn brings back most of their outstanding squad from last year’s 17 Tsunami roster. The usual suspects are there, including Raven Colvin Raven Colvin 6'0" | MB Heritage Christian | 2021 State IN (Purdue), Grace Boggess Grace Boggess 6'3" | MB Center Grove | 2021 State IN (Butler) and Delaney Garner Delaney Garner 6'1" | MB Hamilton Southeastern | 2021 State IN (Harding) anchoring the middle. Rose Crist Rose Crist 6'1" | OH Noblesville | 2021 State IN (Villanova) is a nice, high-flying addition on the pin, while another newcomer, Brooklyn Schiffli Brooklyn Schiffli 5'7" | DS/L Triton Central | 2021 State IN (Jacksonville State), can fill in as a three-rotation DS, a full-time libero, or a six-rotation outside in a pinch. Bella Schumacher Bella Schumacher 5'7" | DS/L Brebeuf Jesuit | 2021 State IN (Colby) returns after an amazing run to the 3A state final, accompanied by unsigned libero Ellary Detamore, who was also on the Tsunami last season. Between Brooklyn, Bella and Ellary, both serve receive and defense are in good hands. Other returnees to the squad include Ashleigh White Ashleigh White 5'11" | OH Lawrence North | 2021 State IN and Cecilia Bulmahn Cecilia Bulmahn 5'8" | OH Mount Vernon (Fortville) | 2022 State IN . Ashleigh is a converted middle that can play either pin with an absolute hammer for a shoulder and takes up space on the block, while Cecilia can fill in on defense as well as being an outside from time to time.
18 Elite Fury
Similar to Rage, Fury’s roster is mostly signed. Setter Carly Sobieralski Carly Sobieralski 5'10" | S Franklin Central | 2021 State IN (Southern Indiana) is the clear quarterback on this squad, and looks to lead by example. Pin attackers Makayla Price Makayla Price 5'9" | OH Greenfield Central | 2021 State IN (IU-East) and Morgan Ulrey Morgan Ulrey 5'9" | OH Carmel | 2021 State IN (Earlham) can either play all six rotations or be a three-rotation hammer. Defensive specialists Rachel Campbell Rachel Campbell 5'4" | DS/L Southport | 2021 State IN (Trine) and Rena Witham (Spalding) both have the talent to put on the special jersey. Middle blocker Molly Schwarzkopf Molly Schwarzkopf 5'11" | MB Greenfield Central | 2021 State IN (Hanover) has enough length and speed to be an M1 in this offense. The other middle, Abby Mennen Abby Mennen 6'1" | MB Heritage Christian | 2021 State IN , is a solid M2 and excels in front of the setter. Pin attacker Makalyn Miller Makalyn Miller 5'9" | OH Perry Meridian | 2021 State IN should also contribute nicely; her abilities on either pin make her very versatile at the next level. Finally, Jill Snyder Jill Snyder 5'6" | DS/L Fishers | 2021 State IN should see a good portion of her playing time as a three-rotation DS, and can play any of the back row assignments.
18 Elite Frenzy
The lone signed player on this squad is middle Sarah Scott Sarah Scott 5'10" | MB Whiteland | 2021 State IN (Taylor), who will bring her physicality to the position. The rest of the 21s on this squad are unsigned, including DS’s Lauren Beatty Lauren Beatty 5'6" | DS/L Southport | 2021 State IN and Chloe Holtz Chloe Holtz 5'6" | DS/L Hamilton Southeastern | 2021 State IN . Lauren’s been playing since forever, and her foot speed and anticipation help her touch a ton of balls most can’t get to. Pin attackers Kyleigh Barker Kyleigh Barker 5'7" | DS/L Hamilton Southeastern | 2021 State IN , Emilee Bramlett Emilee Bramlett 5'10" | OH Triton Central | 2021 State IN , Gabrielle Byers and Mallory Cox Mallory Cox 5'10" | OH Scecina | 2021 State IN will all split time at each of the pins. Setter Maggie Schweitzer Maggie Schweitzer 5'8" | S Triton Central | 2021 State IN will run a 5-1 after an amazing season running Triton Central’s offense. Middle Kayla Gaerte will bring some much-needed size to the squad.