Prep Dig Gauntlet All Defensive Team
The defenders! Here are top liberos and blockers from the Prep Dig Gauntlet where plenty of players from Wisconsin and Illinois were able to show their skills and build momentum heading into the live period for all divisions which starts…
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Continue ReadingThe defenders! Here are top liberos and blockers from the Prep Dig Gauntlet where plenty of players from Wisconsin and Illinois were able to show their skills and build momentum heading into the live period for all divisions which starts this weekend. Take a look at who are at the top of the Prep Dig All Defensive Team.
Mckenzie Gruner Mckenzie Gruner 6'1" | MB Baraboo | 2022 State WI – Madison United 17 Red
Plenty of length with Gruner, she is one roaming the net as a middle blocker where she touches high and has a knack for the ball. She brings a lot of quickness and athleticism to the position and has the ability to change the game not only with a stuff block, but closing the block for her backrow to work with her.
Cara Murdock – Sky High 17-1 NS
Extremely solid. We most likely could have a Cara Murdock highlight session of serve receive. She has herself in the right position, great footwork, and controlled platform where she can adjust to make a solid pass whether its in serve receive or taking pace off a hard swing.
Libby Dettweiler – Illini Elite 15 Black
Dettweiler is another middle blocker who was able to have an impact at the net. Illini 15 Black was able to advance to day two of gold pools and ran into a “Gauntlet” or teams with 1st Alliance 16 Black, Sting 15 Black, and Sting 16 White. Dettweiler has plenty of strength where she can get over the net and make the stop against opposing attackers.
Katie Debs – 1st Alliance 16 Black
Debs is going to be someone you want on your radar if you’re a college coach. I first saw her in Omaha at NLQ and she followed up with another big performance at The Gauntlet. At 6’3 and extremely quick, Debs has plenty of length and athleticism to make a huge impact defensively as well as in transition to attack.
Paige Miller Paige Miller 5'10" | DS/L Kaukauna | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 16 Navy
Miller is a total gamechanger and was one of the top liberos in the gym. She covers half the court from left back and has a total presence. Being on the sideline, you can hear the constant communication she is giving to her setter and attackers, she is the quarterback of the backrow. She is also a top softball player for Kaukauna High School, who is a top ten ranked team in Wisconsin’s largest class.
Molly Berezowitz Molly Berezowitz DS/L Burlington | 2023 State WI doing WERK at libero! And a huge stuff by Bella Lipski Bella Lipski MB DSHA | 2023 State WI @stingvb1988 pic.twitter.com/Easl7vLZEP
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) May 30, 2021
Molly Berezowitz Molly Berezowitz DS/L Burlington | 2023 State WI and Bella Lipski Bella Lipski MB DSHA | 2023 State WI – Sting 16 Black
The video speaks for itself. There were multiple times where Lipski came up with major stuff blocks and after she made her statement, attackers adjusted and libero Molly Berezowitz Molly Berezowitz DS/L Burlington | 2023 State WI was right there with the dig. Berezowitz is trending way up heading into the summer recruiting period as one of the top 2023 liberos in Wisconsin, she’s had a huge club season.
Katie Gund Katie Gund 5'11" | S Pewaukee | 2022 State WI to Katherine Breier for @stingvb1988 17 White who is on a roll in set two pic.twitter.com/MLZ2ycnVoe
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) May 31, 2021
Katie Breier Katie Breier 6'0" | MB Sussex Hamilton | 2022 State WI and Madelyn Weyda Madelyn Weyda 5'10" | DS/L Germantown | 2022 State WI – Sting 17 White
This is another solid middle/libero combination where Breier had some big moments at the net blocking and Weyda was the libero for Sting 17 White who took home the title this past weekend. Weyda can also play on the pin, her athleticism speaks for itself and she plays with so much heart and energy, a major catalyst for her team.
Kyleigh Coghlan Kyleigh Coghlan 5'6" | DS/L Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI – Sting 16 White
Consistency. Coghlan is so dependable and consistent for Sting 16 White who has been on a little bit of a rollercoaster this season. They were faced with a must win match to advance to gold and they knocked off the eventual champion in Capital 16 Adidas to close out the night. Coghlan has been a key piece to their success and will be one to watch from the Class of 2023.
Addison Schmotzer Addison Schmotzer 6'2" | MB Edgewood | 2023 State WI and Amelia Albers Amelia Albers 5'5" | DS/L Stoughton | 2023 State WI – Capital 16 Adidas
The top team in the division has to have a solid defense. Schmotzer is going to be on a short list for plenty of coaches for 2023 middle blockers. She’s always had the length, but now has the strength and athleticism to add physicality to her list of attributes. Albers is another who is extremely consistent with her first touch where Evinae Jordee Evinae Jordee 5'9" | S Middleton | 2023 State WI and Andi Spies Andi Spies 5'10" | S Fort Atkinson | 2024 State #135 Nation WI can run a well balanced offense.
Emmie Rink – Illini Elite 16 Black
Rink was a force on the right side for Illini Elite . This team had to have their setter play out of the middle while she was in the front row so Rink had plenty of responsibility to set the block on the right side. There were multiple times where she shutdown the opposing attacker, not only giving her side points, but lots of momentum they played with all weekend.
Peyton Como Peyton Como 5'4" | DS/L Wauwatosa West | 2022 State WI of RVA 17 Navy…let’s glorify solid serve receive highlights! pic.twitter.com/whPZwcBTda
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) May 31, 2021
Peyton Como Peyton Como 5'4" | DS/L Wauwatosa West | 2022 State WI – RVA 17 Navy
Como plays with plenty of grit for RVA who was on first Saturday and Sunday defeating FC Elite twice and Sky High 17-1. Como has great range and anticipates well to be in the right place at the right time. She is also the type to really pick up the tips and do all the dirty work to keep the ball alive.
Claire Luoma Claire Luoma 5'8" | DS/L Franklin | 2024 State #85 Nation WI – Burlington United 17 Orange
Luoma has already committed to UW-LaCrosse where she will bring a solid skill set as a libero. Consistent in serve receive, having a presence among her team communicating to attackers and blockers, and taking pace off the ball makes her a total package as a top libero.
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Other Notables
Sophie Cremeens – ESVBC 15U Ice Elite
Olivia Lasee Olivia Lasee 6'3" | MB Appleton North | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 16 Navy
Ava Rank Ava Rank 5'5" | DS/L Kimberly | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 16 White
Isabelle Shea – FC Elite 15 White
Cailey Eklund – Lions 16-1
Leah Soyke – Sting 16 White
Cheyenne Johnson Cheyenne Johnson 5'6" | DS/L Lakeside Lutheran | 2023 State WI – Sting 16 White
Eliana Ross – Capital 16 Navy
Molly Rohde Molly Rohde 5'11" | MB Hortonville | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 16 White
Georgia Koscielak Georgia Koscielak 5'6" | DS/L Whitefish Bay | 2024 State WI – Sting 15 White
Sophia Nowak Sophia Nowak 5'10" | MB Arrowhead | 2024 State WI – Sting 15 White
Jia Renzi – NEW Wave 18 Tsunami
Jordan Stini – FVP 15 Blue
Kerigan Fehr – Illini Elite 15 Black
Raegan Watts – Illini Elite 17 White