Standout Freshmen Pin Hitters at the Mizuno Showcase
The freshmen came out to play last weekend during the Mizuno Showcase in Rockford, IL and the pin hitters did not disappoint. The all around solid play including mixed up shots, great defense, and stellar blocking made for some exciting…
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Continue ReadingThe freshmen came out to play last weekend during the Mizuno Showcase in Rockford, IL and the pin hitters did not disappoint. The all around solid play including mixed up shots, great defense, and stellar blocking made for some exciting matches even with the hot, humid conditions. I have highlighted some of the top pin hitters from last weekend.
Macy Wukawitz, Outside – East Ridge High School, Kokoro Volleyball Club
Wukawitz had an awesome weekend taking her Kokoro team to the semi-finals in the Showcase last weekend. She plays with a really high swing and will put out of systems balls into play with such control. She not only played strong in the front row but also provided solid defense in the back row as a six rotation player. Wukawitz also showed leadership as her team battled in some tough matches over the course of the weekend.
Kendall Duval, 5’8″ Outside – Hill-Murray High School, Minnesota One Volleyball Club
Duval played top level offense and defense over the weekend. She not only serve received out of her mind, she also had 11 aces in one match. When she rotated to the front row she was still a threat to teams scoring on a tough cross court cut multiple times throughout the weekend. She stepped up her communication to make an huge impact for her team.
Nora Bergner, Outside – Pine Island High School, Southern Minnesota Volleyball
Bergner was a threat in all six rotations over the weekend. She has multiple tools in her toolbox including a solid line shot, backrow attacks that score in the deep corners, and she plays outstanding defense. She was a huge reason why her team made it to the semi-finals losing a time three set match to take 3rd place.
Brooklyn Traczyk, 5’9″, Outside – Eastview High School, Minnesota One Volleyball Club
Traczyk has made huge strides this season being one of the go to hitters on her team. She’s got a wicked line shot and a quick arm swing that proved to be very successful over the weekend. She jumps and swings over the block making it hard for her defenders to get touches. Her consistency not only has improved over the season but from Friday to Sunday there was a huge difference in her confidence and successes. She also puts up a huge block almost taking out the right side option for most teams.
Abby Bennis, 5’10”, Outside – Tartan High School, Kokoro Volleyball Club
Bennis rounds out the top pins from the weekend. Her ability to swing around the block was very evident over the weekend. She was able to adjust to the set well and helped take her team into the semi-finals on the final day. She played smart volleyball and set her team up for success.