Club Preview: ’22s at Circle City

We’ve moved on to the class of 2022, where there are plenty of options available for both large and small schools at the next level. All positions are represented and, surprisingly, we have a handful that have already committed to play somewhere in the fall of ’22. Listed below are their featured teams and their commitments or what position and impact they might have if uncommitted. 17 Purple The 17-1 team at Circle City has a ton of kids that are all over our rankings list.  Ella Peter Ella Peter 6'0" | MB Noblesville | 2022 State IN  (Central Michigan) might be the highest profile kid here, and looks to be an explosive middle in Lori Janssen’s offense. We also like lefty hammer Cilicia Aleong (IUPUI), who will take pressure off of the remainder of the attackers with her shot making ability.  Courtney Jones Courtney Jones 5'11" | OH Terre Haute South | 2022 State IN (Lipscomb) is a high-flying six-rotation outside that can bang from anywhere.  Tori Woods Tori Woods 6'0" | OH West Lafayette | 2022 State IN (Texas Women’s) is also an adept pin attacker. What remains, though, is just as prolific. The Cadences,  Cadence Notter Cadence Notter 5'6" | DS/L Covenant Christian | 2022 State IN  and  Cadence Gilley Cadence Gilley 5'4" | DS/L Columbus East | 2022 State IN , are the root of all ball control for this program. Both are more than capable of wearing the special jersey at the next level, and can play any of the back row positions with ease.  Sky Moffitt Sky Moffitt 6'2" | MB Lafayette Jefferson | 2022 State IN is an exceptional M2, and can take up space on the block and can terminate with the best of them.  Mackenzie Martin Mackenzie Martin 5'10" | OH Martinsville | 2022 State IN will look to take one of the left pins and can also double as a three rotation DS in a pinch. The quarterback of this offense,  Grace Reynolds Grace Reynolds 5'8" | S Martinsville | 2022 State IN , has soft hands and locates the ball better than most in this graduating class in Indiana. She’ll run a 5-1 with this squad. 17 Black Led by setter  Reagan Kane Reagan Kane 5'9" | S Columbus North | 2022 State IN , the 17-2 roster can play at the open level locally while will most likely try to earn a USA bid at MEQ’s. Defensive specialists  Peiper Hesson Peiper Hesson 5'9" | DS/L Plainfield | 2022 State IN and  Madelyn Hawkins Madelyn Hawkins 5'6" | DS/L Western Boone | 2022 State IN  are interchangeable as the libero. Both are high-level passers and defenders. Between  Sarah Bennett Sarah Bennett 6'0" | MB Columbus North | 2022 State IN and  Audrey Naberhaus Audrey Naberhaus 6'0" | MB Brownsburg | 2022 State IN , the middle position is in good hands. Sarah should be the M1, as her speed, attack height and strength can have her cover from pin to pin. Audrey is a lengthy M2 with consistency being her calling card.  Reece Whitehead Reece Whitehead 5'10" | OH Columbus East | 2022 State IN and  Isabel Metzger Isabel Metzger 5'11" | OH Zionsville | 2022 State IN are rangy pin attackers who can both play as six rotation attackers.  Corrina Porch-Maxey Corrina Porch-Maxey 5'9" | OH Ben Davis | 2022 State IN is probably the best raw athlete of the bunch, as she is the highest jumper.  Amber Cruser Amber Cruser 5'11" | RS Covington | 2022 State IN is an exceptional six-rotation lefty that will play right side and can stay in through the back row to pass and defend.  17 White It’s hard for me to think of this roster as a "three" (maybe 2A?). Many club throughout Indiana would love to have this much talent at this level, as most clubs in Indiana barely have a viable 2s program.  Julia Fernandes Julia Fernandes 5'7" | S Carmel | 2022 State IN looks to be the 5-1 setter for this squad. Her ball location and quick feet get her to most balls some other setters in Indiana just can’t get to. Pin attackers Mason Bomba, Eliza Ford Eliza Ford 6'0" | OH Avon | 2022 State IN  and  Lauren Watson Lauren Watson 5'11" | OH McCutcheon | 2022 State IN bring an array of skills to the team. Mason is, far and away, the heaviest hitter on this roster. Eliza brings size and length and could probably play either pin. Lauren is a six-rotation pin player that can also play left or right. In the middle, we have  Emma Morris Emma Morris 5'11" | MB Perry Meridian | 2022 State IN and  Kaitie Lavy Kaitie Lavy 5'11" | MB Avon | 2022 State IN . Emma looks to be more of the M1 with her size and footwork, while Kaitie is exceptional off of two feet and uses her long arms to her advantage. Let’s not forget how these kids get the ball, however. Defensive specialists  Emma O’Connor Emma O’Connor 5'6" | DS/L Mooresville | 2022 State IN and  Bella Dart Bella Dart 5'8" | DS/L Covenant Christian | 2022 State IN can both play libero for this team and can be found at any of the three defensive spots at any time. 17/18 Purple Although I feel the color designation is irrelevant, it’s important to note that this hybrid-aged team will split time playing some open and some club level tournaments throughout this spring.  Taraya Thomas Taraya Thomas 5'8" | MB Pike | 2022 State IN is one of the higher leapers on this roster, and will anchor the middle. Springy  Jenna Armstrong Jenna Armstrong 5'7" | OH Greenwood | 2022 State IN  will be seeing the majority of her time as a left side, but can double as a DS if needed. Defensive specialists  Valerie Trent Valerie Trent 5'5" | DS/L Carmel | 2022 State IN and  Ashlyn Swan Ashlyn Swan 5'7" | DS/L Terre Haute South | 2022 State IN may split time as a libero this spring. Valerie has seen a ton of time in the right back position, but can play all three. Ashlyn has exceptional consistency in serve receive and can defend at a high level.