The Next Five: ’22s On The Pins
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By now, we’re rather familiar who the top couple of prospects are in each position group for each class. Let’s dig a little deeper. Starting today, my goal is to touch on the “next five” in each position group for…
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Continue ReadingBy now, we’re rather familiar who the top couple of prospects are in each position group for each class. Let’s dig a little deeper. Starting today, my goal is to touch on the “next five” in each position group for each class, starting with this year’s juniors. Today, we take a look at outsides in that class.
Ella Brooks Ella Brooks 5'9" | OH Carmel | 2022 State IN , 5-9, OH, Team Indiana Elite 17
Playing bigger than her frame is a hard-hitting, six-rotation outside that shouldn’t ever come out for TI’s 17-1s. Ella’s long arms, good volleyball instincts and heavy arm bring a much-needed spark to the squad when things go south. I especially love her blocking ability; this class has a ton of pins that can bang and pass, but not too many block with Ella’s ability.
Josie Hanas Josie Hanas 5'8" | OH Lafayette Harrison | 2022 State IN , 5-8, OH, Boiler Juniors 17 Elite Gold
Although Josie is most likely to play as a three-rotation DS or a libero for larger schools, I’m becoming more and more fond of her six-rotation outside hitting abilities. She plays bigger than her frame, is always accurate with her first contact, and knows her size limitations—she tools blocks with the best of them.
Maddie Siegel Maddie Siegel 5'11" | OH Brebeuf | 2022 State IN , 5-11, OH, Rev 17-1
Jump touch ten feet? Check. Hit high and hard? Check. State championship match experience? Check. Maddie checks all of the boxes when it comes to an OH1 that can hammer on anyone and everyone from every set location on the floor. The physicality Miss Siegel brings is unmatched on this list, and it isn’t close.
Emily Badgley Emily Badgley 5'5" | OH Westfield | 2022 State IN , 5-5, OH, Grand Park 17 Elite Tornados
It seems fitting that a whirlwind of energy such as Emily is on a team called Tornados. She’s fast, jumps well, and plays fearlessly. She’s also a primary passing option, for those that might shy away from her size. Smaller schools will love her work ethic, her constant energy regardless of the score and her relentlessness. Larger schools will see her for her solid defense, serve receive and overall anticipation.
Lizzie Bailey Lizzie Bailey 6'0" | OH Castle | 2022 State IN , 6-0, OH, Evansville United 17 Navy
Lizzie is a big, physical pin attacker that can do well from both sides of the court. I prefer her on the left, simply because of how natural it looks for her and her consistency on both offense and defense from the left. At current, Miss Bailey is a three-rotation option in the front row, with developing back row skills that should improve with training and time.