We now move into the 17s divisions. As we shared with the 18s, we aren’t just highlighting your open division teams as we know there are quality teams who will compete in American, USA, and National divisions at qualifiers and nationals. Any coach who wants to share some insight on their teams beyond the teams we have previous knowledge on can send those to prepdigmo@gmail.com
Rockwood Thunder 17 Elite
Rockwood should be among one of the top teams in the open division in 2021. They boast a roster that includes numerous players in the fall Class of 2022 Prep Dig rankings. The team has two stellar middles in Vanessa PolkVanessaPolk6'2" | MBJohn Burroughs | 2022StateMO (Pepperdine) and Madilyn SellMadilynSell6'2" | MBMarquette | 2022StateMO (Missouri). Both have strong offensive kills and are a force defensively at the net. Madison ScheerMadisonScheer6'1" | OHEureka | 2022StateMO (Auburn) returns on the pin for 17 Elite. The 6’1" Scheer brings a heavy arm from either pin. In the back row, Ally WilliamsAllyWilliams5'4" | DSOakville | 2022StateMO (Maryland) is expected to play a vital role in the defensive scheme.
Adidas Dynasty 17 Black
This Dynasty roster has played together for numerous years and enjoyed great success at the younger age divisions. They hope to be
We now move into the 17s divisions. As we shared with the 18s, we aren’t just highlighting your open division teams as we know there are quality teams who will compete in American, USA, and National divisions at qualifiers and nationals. Any coach who wants to share some insight on their teams beyond the teams we have previous knowledge on can send those to prepdigmo@gmail.com
Rockwood Thunder 17 Elite
Rockwood should be among one of the top teams in the open division in 2021. They boast a roster that includes numerous players in the fall Class of 2022 Prep Dig rankings. The team has two stellar middles in
Vanessa PolkVanessaPolk6'2" | MBJohn Burroughs | 2022StateMO (Pepperdine) and
Madilyn SellMadilynSell6'2" | MBMarquette | 2022StateMO (Missouri). Both have strong offensive kills and are a force defensively at the net.
Madison ScheerMadisonScheer6'1" | OHEureka | 2022StateMO (Auburn) returns on the pin for 17 Elite. The 6’1" Scheer brings a heavy arm from either pin. In the back row,
Ally WilliamsAllyWilliams5'4" | DSOakville | 2022StateMO (Maryland) is expected to play a vital role in the defensive scheme.
Adidas Dynasty 17 Black
This Dynasty roster has played together for numerous years and enjoyed great success at the younger age divisions. They hope to be in the mix in the open division this year. Fresh off a Class 5 state championship, Setter
Addison Beagle
AddisonBeagle5'9" | SLiberty North | 2022StateMO hopes to keep the magic going in the club season. She has many options in hitters with the likes of RS Brylee Peterson and Middle
Iyannah JacksonIyannahJackson6'0" | MHLansing | 2022StateKS. One of the top defenders in the state,
Chloe KaminskiChloeKaminski5'9" | DSBlue Springs | 2022StateMO (Oklahoma) returns to lead the defense.
KC Power 17
Power has a roster full of players who had breakout high school seasons on both sides of the state line.
Isabel ZimmermanIsabelZimmerman6'2" | RSLiberty North | 2022StateMO (Auburn) is fresh off an undefeated season for Liberty North and is a dominant pin. Also on the pin, Sydney Handel had a strong season moving into the number one options for Lee’s Summit West. Olivia Mae VanDerWerff had her best season for Lansing and will be a key in the middle for Power. 2023 Setter
Sydney DraperSydneyDraper5'10" | SPembroke Hill School | 2023StateMO will again lead the offense and displays great decision-making ability.
Kamryn FarrisKamrynFarris5'10" | LLansing | 2022StateKS has great size and instincts in the back row from either the libero or specialist position.
PVA 17 Elite
The HOA region features three or four of the top teams in the country and you can add PVA to this list. They will be led offensively by one of the top hitters in Kansas in
Ava MartinAvaMartin6'0" | OHSt. Thomas Aquinas | 2022StateKS (Creighton). She can score from all over the court. Also on the pin, Taylor Stockman will provide a spark after a state championship season. Renee Liou moves over from the Mavs to help with the setting duties with Rinny McMullen. Libero Ella Bunde should be a key addition after coming over from KC Power. Middle
Alex DvorakAlexDvorak6'1" | MBPark Hill South | 2022StateMO had a good year for Park Hill South and is a returnee.
Mavs KC 17-1
Mavs KC will add to the mix of region teams looking to compete on the open level in 2021. They have a roster that features state champions and all-league performers. Pin Brooke Leiker played an important role in the Blue Valley West state championship run and hopes to keep that momentum going into the winter. Jadyn Befort and Chloe Reese are players who can take swings from all over the court. Setter Madison Freed from Lawrence High has good height and hands. Vivian Kieffer is a quick defender and solid passer.
Missouri Juniors 17-1
Any team with
Caroline BeckmannCarolineBeckmann5'11" | MBEldon | 2022StateMO on you have to take notice. The Eldon hitter had 516 kills this past season. Joining her on the front row is Sydney Minqucci who had a good season for Helias this fall. 6’4" Ketti Horton can hit from the middle or the right pin and will also show a strong presence defensively at the net. Setter Landrey Van Overschelde had over 500 assists this fall and will spread the ball around. Look for Payton Mitchell to anchor the defense behind the blockers.
