2023 Newest Additions to the State Rankings – May Update Vol 1
We began our rankings last March with only the top 50 players in the state ranked on our list. We have gotten some awesome leads from parents, players, coaches, and club directors for more players we should be watching. After three…
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Continue ReadingWe began our rankings last March with only the top 50 players in the state ranked on our list. We have gotten some awesome leads from parents, players, coaches, and club directors for more players we should be watching. After three months of analyzing game film, seeing athletes in person and looking at club tournament finishes and the past high school season, we were able to add 35 more players to the prestigious list. We now have the top 127 players in the state ranked in the 2023 grad class. We are extremely excited to welcome these ladies to such a prestigious group. We have written about some of these athletes before, however we are going to now re-introduce them but now with their much deserved overall State Ranking attached to their name. Congratulate them on social media or in person the next time you see them. Welcome to the list ladies…
Hannah Pfiffner Hannah Pfiffner 6'2" | RS Wakeland | 2023 State #78 Nation TX [2023] 6-2 Middle/Right Side (HS: Wakeland/Club: Texas Advantage Volleyball/Verbal: Uncommitted)
Please welcome Hannah to the 2023 Prep Dig State Rankings. We have her listed as the 27th best prospect in the state. Hannah plays for Wakeland High School and also for Texas Advantage Volleyball out of the North Texas region. She is a fantastic middle/right side who is dominating with her club team this season. She LED her team in attempts and kills this past season with 533 attempts and 210 kills in just her sophomore season as a middle. She helped Wakeland be very competitive with an overall record of 12-8 and will be looked at for more offensive leadership during her junior season next year. What stands out the most is her crazy athleticism out of the middle position. I see a player who could be a standout player at any position on the net if given an opportunity. Her flow during transition is beautiful to watch and gives a volleyball purist goose bumps as they watch. If there is a young middle who needs to watch someone in order to see how the position should be played, I suggest she watches the footwork, speed and athleticism of Hannah. Oh yeah…this kid can bang also. She thumps the ball with authority and it brings joy to her team when it scores, which is often. We want to welcome her with open arms to our State Ranking List and can’t wait to watch her progress in the future.
Cecily Gooch Cecily Gooch 6'3" | MB Highland Park | 2023 State #183 Nation TX [2023] 6-2 Middle/Right Side (HS: Highland Park/Club: Texas Advantage Volleyball/Verbal: Uncommitted)
Please help us welcome Ceci officially to the list as the 33rd best prospect in the 2023 class according to our Prep Dig State Rankings. Miss Gooch plays at Highland Park HS and also club for Texas Advantage Volleyball. We love her size and power at the net. She throws down the hammer like Thor once that ball is released from her setter. Her long arms form an almost impenetrable wall against opposing hitters and it is frustrating to play against. Blocking like this is such a great tool for any team to have and Ceci is going to become a master at it through the course of her career. What also stands out is her court vision as she routinely is able to go in hard for a quick and see the double block well. When she sees it, she is able to tip the ball to zone 4 to score for her squad which is extremely intelligent. We are extremely excited to cover her and think she has such a high ceiling to improve and move up the rankings. Please congratulate her on being part of the Prep Dig State Rankings.
Halle Schroder Halle Schroder 6'1" | OH Reedy | 2023 State TX [2023] 6-1 Outside (HS: Reedy/Club: Drive Nation/ Verbal: Uncommitted)
Please welcome Halle Schroder Halle Schroder 6'1" | OH Reedy | 2023 State TX to the 2023 Prep Dig State Rankings. We have her listed as the 37th best prospect in the state. She is a talented pin hitter from Reedy high school and from the up and coming Drive Nation Volleyball club that has taken the North Texas Region by storm this year. She had a break out year during her sophomore season at Reedy by accumulating 402 attempts and 145 kills. She is only getting started and will be looked at to score during her junior season as Reedy is looking to improve on their great year they had last year in which they went 17-7 overall and 14-3 in district. This young lady is a wonderful six rotation left side pin hitter who has all of the tools you need to be a true OH1. Her ball control is impressive both defensively and offensively. I love her footwork in all areas of the game and her arm swing. She takes a picturesque approach that is gorgeous to watch. Just because she is a phenomenal hitter, we urge you to not sleep on her defensive skill-set as it is definitely top notch. We are extremely excited to have her in the Prep Dig Family. Please help us congratulate her on achieving the prestigious state ranking.
We have tons of new players to introduce you to that got added to our 2023 rankings with the new update and tons who moved up and down the list. We will be publishing more articles daily to give the recognition to each athlete that has earned the right to be called a top 127 Texas Volleyball Player. Stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes. If you have anyone you think we should watch out for or that you think have what it takes to be added to our database, please shoot me an email with some info at nov8vb@yahoo.com