‘J’ Is For January; ‘J’ Names From The Class Of ’23
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Getting creative with my articles, I’m spending the down time between weekends talking about five athletes per class that have names that start with the letter ’J’. Here are our five, with where you might find them this weekend. Jessica…
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Continue ReadingGetting creative with my articles, I’m spending the down time between weekends talking about five athletes per class that have names that start with the letter ’J’. Here are our five, with where you might find them this weekend.
Jessica Pickett Jessica Pickett 6'5" | MB Carmel | 2023 State IN , 6-4, MB, Academy 16 Elite Yeti
I have her at 6-4, but the Academy website has her at 6-5. Either way, she’s a force in the middle defensively, and her offensive skills are quickly picking up to match her defensive ability. They say that you can’t teach size, and Jessica’s volleyball IQ is already high. She’s a can’t-miss prospect (quite literally) and should make an immediate impact wherever she ends up in the fall of 2023. You’ll find her on Court 14C at the ICC Saturday at 12:30 in the 16 Open division.
JaNyah Henderson JaNyah Henderson 5'11" | MB Cy Ranch | 2023 TX , 5-11, MB, Rev 16-1
She’s fast, she’s athletic, she gets UP, and is exemplary off of two feet. Even her body control is ahead of her age level, and her athleticism makes up for the size you might be missing. As of the spring of 2020, she was already attacking with her chin above the height of the tape. I can’t wait to see where she’s at on Saturday. You can find Miss Henderson on Court 21D at 12:30 in the 16 Open division.
Josie Nobbe Josie Nobbe 6'0" | OH Greensburg | 2023 State IN , 6-0, OH, Circle City 16 Purple
Also in 16 Open, we find our only true pin attacker on this list. Josie hits a heavy ball and is training to eventually become a six-rotation player. Coming from a smaller-than-average high school, her volleyball acuity is only slightly behind, but not enough for you to notice. I look forward to her strength and athleticism carrying her abilities for years to come. She’ll be on Court 19D at 12:30 on Saturday.
Julianna Weems Julianna Weems 5'9" | MB Center Grove | 2023 State IN , 5-9, MB, Center Grove High School
A high-flying, high-level athletic kid with aspirations to do both track AND volleyball at the next level, Julianna is currently taking the spring off from travel ball. Because of her size, she’ll most likely pan out to be a right side in the fall of 2023.
Callie Jo Celichowski Callie Jo Celichowski 6'2" | MB Floyd Central | 2023 State IN , 6-0, MB, KIVA 16 White
I am completely cheating here, but look! There’s a ’J’ in her name! This is a Floyd Central athlete who gets exceptional training across the Ohio River at KIVA, and also plays basketball. Her size and athleticism make her a multipositional talent, as she can also play right side in a pinch. Her KIVA 16-2 squad is playing in the 16 Premier Red division, and can be found on Court 66J at 12:30 on Saturday.