HS Teams will benefit from these Nebraska Juniors 17’s Black
It’s hard not to think that in four to five months from now the 2021 high school season will be in full swing. Let’s take a look at how some of the work being done this club season may be…
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Continue ReadingIt’s hard not to think that in four to five months from now the 2021 high school season will be in full swing. Let’s take a look at how some of the work being done this club season may be benefiting some high school programs. These variables give us an idea of who might be coming on strong for the upcoming season. Here is a check-in from the Nebraska Juniors 17’s Black.
Coaches Lindsey Grant and Kennedy Hegert comment: This year we started off strong by finishing top 10 at President’s Day. This team is fun to be around, competes hard, and works hard to improve in practice.
Katelynn Oxley | 2022 | Lincoln Lutheran | 6’3 | MH/RS
Oxley is a multi-sport athlete during her first year at Lincoln Lutheran. She aided the Warriors to 4th place finishes in both volleyball and basketball at the Class C1 State Tournaments. During the high school season, she hit .228 with 1.5 kills/set and .9 blocks/set.
Coaches’ comments: She is aggressive under pressure and willing to learn and adjust.
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Jasa Weidel | 2022 | Thayer Central HS | 5’10 | S
This all-around player averaged 6.4 assists/set as well as hit .404 with 1.9 k/s during her high school teams’ 22-5 season and just short of a state tournament appearance after a five-set loss in district finals to Centennial.
Coaches’ comments: Jasa has a very high volleyball IQ and is very coachable.
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Kate O’Hara | 2022 | Lincoln East | 6’0 | OH/RS
Coaches’ comments: Kate is very open to feedback and has a wide variety of shots on both sides
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Sydney Jelinek Sydney Jelinek 5'10" | OH Norris | 2022 State NE | 2022 | Norris | 6’0 | OH
After Norris graduates a strong senior-led team, Syd will be looking to fill that role in the upcoming season. She hit .225 with 2.3 k/s for the Titans.
Coaches’ comments: Sydney is a great teammate and thrives under pressure. She can adapt to many sets and has a variety of shots.
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Olivia Macken | 2022 | Nebraska Christian | 5’9 | RS/M
Coaches’ comments: Olivia is very willing to adapt and has a positive attitude.
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Claire Hern | 2022 | Omaha Marian HS | 5’10 | RS/S
Coaches comments: Claire is a very coachable kid and loves to learn. Claire can play any position and does it with a smile.
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Harlei Cole Harlei Cole 5'6" | DS/L Papillion-La Vista South | 2022 State NE | 2022 | Papillon-LaVista South | 5’7 | L/OH
After a runner-up finish in Class A last fall, Harlei will be asked to be a leader in the back row of the 2021 squad after averaging 2.6 receptions/set and 2.6 digs/set.
Coaches’ comments: Harlei is a natural leader and always wants to get better. Harlei’s communication on the court and volleyball IQ separate her at her positions.
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Jayna Hope Jayna Hope 5'6" | S Bellevue West | 2022 State NE | 2022 | Bellevue West | 5‘8 | S/RS
After a Class A State Tournament appearance, the Thunderbirds will have a different lineup in 2021 but with Jayna still with the reigns. Last season she averaged 4.7 assists/set in a 6-2 system.
Coaches’ comments: Jayna is a competitor and wants to excel. She implements feedback well and can read her teammates well.
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Presley Liberty Presley Liberty 5'6" | DS/L Bellevue West | 2022 State NE | 2022 | Bellevue West | 5’8 | L | Committed to Columbia
Another Thunderbird returning in 2021, Presley has committed to Columbia. She averaged 2.7 digs/set in the libero role.
Coaches’ comments: Presley is a great defender & can read hitters well. She also communicates very effectively with teammates.
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Evan Glade Evan Glade 5'11" | OH Millard West | 2023 State NE | 2023 | Grand Island Central Catholic | 5’11 | OH
Coming from a perennial powerhouse, Glade and the 24-4 Crusaders just missed a state appearance in 2020 and will be working hard to make it back to state in 2021. As a very athletic player, Glade averaged 3.2 k/s on .264 hitting. She is the only sophomore on this club squad.
Coaches’ comments: Evan is playing up an age group. Evan is very aggressive and is a go-to hitter.
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Chloe Sandell Chloe Sandell Cross County | NE | 2022 | Cross County HS | 5’11 | M/RS
Again, graduation will give Chloe an opportunity to step it up a notch in 2021. She averaged 1.0 blocks/set and 1.1 kills/set on last years 22-10 squad.
Coaches’ comments: Chloe is very versatile. She is always asking for feedback and ways to improve.
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Addie Ehlers Addie Ehlers 5'10" | OH Lincoln Christian | 2022 State NE | 2022 | Lincoln Christian | 5’10
After suffering an injury very early in the basketball season, the Crusaders will want Ehlers back on the court for volleyball this fall after she averaged 2.5 kills/s, 5.0 receptions/set, and 2.4 digs/set in 2020.
Out this season due to injury
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1/31/21 Premier Nebraska Showcase
3/7/21 Elite Classic
3/20/21 Midwest Power League
4/10/21 Pentagon AAU Grand Prix
4/17/21 AAU Lincoln-NE Grand Prix
5/8/21 2021 Mizuno Midwest JVA Challenge