Intro to Premier 17 Gold

In talking with Joe Wesell, head coach of Premier 17 Gold, he had this to say regarding the team: After a disappointing cancellation of the 2020 club season, the group of 17 GOLD 2021 is hungry to get back out onto the court and prove what they are capable of accomplishing together. Led by a powerful and quick offense and anchored by outstanding ball control and defense. This group of athletes that had success in the high school season is ready to combine their talents and make a run at the national title in 2021.  This team has started their season strong, finishing 8-0 at the MLK Challenge without dropping a set in 17 open. Madi Woodin Madi Woodin 5'6" | S Elkhorn South | 2022 State NE | Elkhorn South | S | South Dakota Maisie Boesiger Maisie Boesiger 5'5" | S Norris | 2022 State NE | Norris | S | Nebraska Estella Zatechka Estella Zatechka 5'8" | DS/L Elkhorn South | 2022 State NE | Elkhorn South | L | Missouri Skylar McCune Skylar McCune 5'9" | DS/L Gretna | 2022 State NE | Gretna | L/DS/OH | Creighton Shaylee Myers Shaylee Myers 6'0" | OH Lincoln Southwest | 2022 State NE | Lincoln Southwest | OH | Fresno State Kealy Kiviniemi Kealy Kiviniemi 5'11" | RS Bellevue West | 2022 State NE | Bellevue West | RS | Washburn Maddie MacTaggart Maddie MacTaggart 5'10" | OH Millard South | 2022 State NE | Millard West | OH/RS | St. Cloud State MacTaggart led her Millard West team with 313 kills, being named Class A 2nd team in both papers along with 2nd team All-Metro.  She has a dynamic jump and can terminate with many shots in her tool box.  She can elevate and is dangerous on either pin.  Ella Waters Ella Waters 6'3" | OH Norris | 2022 State NE | Norris | OH/RS | Uncommitted Sadie Millard Sadie Millard 5'9" | MB Millard West | 2022 State NE | Millard West | MH | Uncommitted Millard is an outstanding blocker.  She led the state in blocks (2nd year in a row) and is so fast from pin to pin.  She had 191 kills, and 182 blocks.  She's so fun to watch play.  She's a multi-sport athlete also making it to state in track and field.  Her athleticism allows her to score points across the net in many ways.  Ella Hazen Ella Hazen 5'8" | DS/L Millard West | 2022 State NE | Millard West | DS/OH | Uncommitted This versatile athlete can play a variety of positions, but projects as defense at the next level.  She's steady and consistent with her platform and can swing from the back row.  She's scrappy and really helps her teams stay in system. Emma O’Neill Emma O’Neill 6'0" | MB Papillion-LaVista South | 2022 State NE | Papio South | MH | Uncommitted Emma is another strong middle.  Premier 17 Gold's middles set this team apart with such a strong presence at the net.  She hits a great tempo ball and is a stud on one foot!  Tournaments Participating In: Northern Lights Qualifier - Omaha NE Triple Crown NIT - KC President's Day - Omaha, NE Windy City Qualifier - Chicago Crossroads - Denver