2023 Rankings Update: Top 10 Outside Hitters
With the release of an updated Class of 2023 rankings last week, we have looked at them from a number of different angles. Now it’s time to break down the positions. We start with a stacked outside hitter position that…
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Continue ReadingWith the release of an updated Class of 2023 rankings last week, we have looked at them from a number of different angles.
Now it’s time to break down the positions.
We start with a stacked outside hitter position that fields some of the very best nationally.
1. Harper Murray Harper Murray 6'2" | OH Skyline | 2023 State #2 Nation MI , Skyline/Legacy: Murray has established herself as one of the best in the country. She has all the tools to be a dominant player on every spot on the floor. She’s also been able to go toe-to-toe with the best in the country and come out on top. The scary part is, Murray still has a very high ceiling.
2. Nina Horning Nina Horning 6'5" | OH Lake Orion | 2023 State #50 Nation MI , Lake Orion/Legacy: Horning has been thrown into the fire right from the start for Lake Orion, and has faced off with the best around the country in club season for Legacy. Horning has great power at the net and a defensive game that has improved leaps and bounds in the last year.
3. Sarah Vellucci Sarah Vellucci 6'0" | OH Novi | 2023 State #97 Nation MI , Novi/Legacy: Vellucci is a powerful hitter with a lot of different swings in her arsenal, but her defensive play is so strong that she has been able to fit in nicely as a libero for Legacy. Playing alongside the best hitters and defenders in the country is only bringing more out of her game.
4. Remi Madison Remi Madison 5'9" | OH Grand Blanc | 2023 State MI , Grand Blanc/Michigan Elite: Madison really raised her stock in the last year. She’s very explosive despite not having the length of some of her peers. She brings a very athletic and instinctual game to the court. Above all else, Madison has a very competitive mindset and is eager to prove herself time and again.
5. Paige Giehtbrock Paige Giehtbrock 6'0" | OH Clarkston | 2023 State MI , Clarkston/Michigan Elite: Giehtbrock really stepped up for Clarkston this past prep season, guiding the Wolves to a state semifinal. She is able to finish points at a high rate and has a lot of different swings to work with. As she continues to polish her defensive skills, she can become a real impact, six-rotation talent.
6. Kennedy Louisell Kennedy Louisell 6'0" | OH Forest Hills Northern | 2023 State #140 Nation MI , Forest Hills Northern/FaR Out: Louisell has definitely turned plenty of heads in the last year. She went from under-the-radar, to a top-20 prospect in the Class of 2023. Louisell does all of the things well, but has shown the continued work ethic to keep getting better in all phases of the game.
7. Sarah Dunn Sarah Dunn 5'10" | OH Forest Hills Central | 2023 State MI , Forest Hills Central/FaR Out: Dunn was part of a balanced FHC attack this falland emerged as a real future star for the Rangers. She’s got the baseline skills of a strong outside hitter. She sees the ball well and is able to make great plays on the attack and in the passing game. As she grows in confidence, Dunn is going to tap into her full potential.
8. Katie Smith Katie Smith 6'0" | OH Utica Eisenhower | 2023 State MI , Utica Eisenower/Legacy: Smith is the next in line of strong hitters from the Eisenhower program. The 6-footer plays even longer, as she is able to explode at the net and do a great job in reading opposing hitters. The next year will be a big opportunity for Smith to really show what she can do.
9. Kiley Ridenour Kiley Ridenour 5'9" | OH Traverse City Central | 2023 State MI , Traverse City Central/Northshore: Ridenour stands 5’9”, but her athleticism more than makes up for her lack of size compared to other hitters on this list. She’s very confident in her skillset and moves smoothly around the floor to get herself in the right position.
10. Reagan Sass Reagan Sass 5'10" | OH Marian | 2023 State MI , Marian/Michigan Elite: Sass is part of a strong Marian hitting crew and she was able to play her role very well. While not always in the spotlight, Sass makes sure to make the most of her opportunities. Her blocking game has really shined in the last year. She now is looking to bring the rest of her talents to that elite level.