Small College Heroes: Pin Hitters From ’21 Still Available
High school season has ended. Club tryouts are complete. We have our teams chosen, we have our tournaments set, but we STILL have high-level, undersized six-rotation players available from this senior class. Here are six pin players that, when given…
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Continue ReadingHigh school season has ended. Club tryouts are complete. We have our teams chosen, we have our tournaments set, but we STILL have high-level, undersized six-rotation players available from this senior class. Here are six pin players that, when given the opportunity, should make a difference at the next level.
Natalie Miles Natalie Miles 5'9" | OH Jay County | 2021 State IN , 5-9, OH, Jay County, Munciana
Natalie is a fiery, six-rotation, Munciana-trained outside that can hit all of the shots from all along the net while passing well at the high-club, low-open levels. Her consistency in the attack and reliability on defense and serve receive will carry over to the next level.
Emily Waldrop Emily Waldrop 5'9" | OH Fishers | 2021 State IN , 5-9, OH, Fishers, Munciana
Emily does everything smooth and smart. She calmly receives serve in all positions well, can play defense at a high level, and picks and chooses her offensive shots with ease. More often than not, Emily is a reliable, no-nonsense pin attacker that would be best suited as an OH2 at a smaller school, without ever needing to leave the court.
Gracie Brackney Gracie Brackney 5'8" | OH Plainfield | 2021 State IN , 5-8, OH, Plainfield, Team Indiana
Although listed as a defensive specialist in most video profiles, Gracie is fully capable of being a six-rotation outside hitter. Her live arm, quick feet and easy anticipation makes her a vital part of any team she plays on.
Isabella Hinton Isabella Hinton 5'9" | RS Silver Creek | 2021 State IN , 5-9, RS, Silver Creek, Union
This powerful lefty single-handedly carried SC all the way to the 3A semi state this past fall, and was this close to making a state final appearance multiple times. At nearly four kills per set hitting close to .300, her senior year was THE year for her. She also helped in serve receive as the season went on, meaning she can play all the way around.
Gabby Fish Gabby Fish 5'9" | RS Fort Wayne Carroll | 2021 State IN , 5-9, RS, Fort Wayne Carroll, Team Pineapple
Another lefty, this one has more of a whip for a left arm than Miss Hinton above, and has improved her hitting efficiency from below .200 in her sophomore season to nearly .300 in her final year at Carroll. She also has experience playing all the way around, emphasized by her 230+ digs and 50+ aces her junior year. This is a kid I’d like to see more of this spring, so stay tuned.
Dara Milivojac Dara Milivojac 5'7" | OH Lutheran | 2021 State IN , 5-7, OH, Indianapolis Lutheran
It’s hard to ignore the all-time kills and digs leader at Lutheran. Kathy Anderson has an amazing program with the Saints, and Dara is the pinnacle of that hard work. Miss Milivojac is a no-doubt, six-rotation outside that jumps well and can carry a team in the postseason, or ALL season, as she has. Smart attacker, smooth defender, and her jump serve is a bomb.