Explosive Pins who Dominated Battle in the Valley
I still cannot stop thinking about some of the incredible talent that was present at the Battle in the Valley last weekend. There were some dominating performances by athletes from teams across the state and the midwest. Check out these…
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Continue ReadingI still cannot stop thinking about some of the incredible talent that was present at the Battle in the Valley last weekend. There were some dominating performances by athletes from teams across the state and the midwest. Check out these EXPLOSIVE pins who dominated the tournament from start to finish.
Estelle Harsh – Impact 17 Black
Estelle is an explosive pin who hits rockets from both the front and back row. She plays all six rotations and has an explosive approach. When she takes her approach, she uses every step to its full advantage which gives her a huge vertical. Estelle is also great as a passer in defense and in serve receive.
Marissa Pederson Marissa Pederson 5'9" | S Holmen | 2022 State WI – V-Hawk Xtreme 17 Adidas
Marissa is a fun pin to watch she has a lot of power and puts a heavy hand on the ball. She plays like it is her job to manufacture kills for her team, and she is usually successful at it. Her visible determination on the court and ability to execute off of in and out of system balls makes a huge weapon on this V-Hawk team.
Carizma Muth Carizma Muth 5'10" | OH Randolph | 2023 State WI – Sting United 16 Red
Carizma is a very impactful 6 rotation pin. She earns points from the service line, the back row, and especially in the front row. Carizma has an explosive approach. Combine that with her fast arm swing and great vertical and she is lethal in offense. She gives her all in every play and is a go-to hitter on her team.
Halle VandeHey – FCE 15 Lightning Hawks
Halle is a force to be reckoned with on the court. She is incredibly athletic and uses that to her advantage. She has a ton of power never seems to run out of energy. Halle is also a solid defender and good in serve receive. She is a true competitor and works hard to ensure the success of her team.
Sage McKeough Sage McKeough 5'10" | MB Wausau East | 2023 State WI – Impact 16 Elite
Sage has a ton of power to offer her team and she uses it all. She takes a long explosive approach that propels her toward the ball at full speed. She also has a high, solid arm swing and makes great contact on the ball nearly every time.
Aubrey Berlowski Aubrey Berlowski OH Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI – Midwest Penguins 16 Black
Aubrey’s power has continued to develop over the past few years. Not only does she have an efficient and explosive approach but she also sees the other side of the court very well, making her a very impactful pin.
Morgan Barker – Iowa Select 17 Mizuno
Morgan is an energizer on the court. She is smart and powerful from all six rotations. Her confidence and volleyball IQ allow her to put a lot of power on the ball, even with a large opposing block up. Morgan makes big plays and is a leader on this team.