Five New Faces in New Places for the Class of 2023
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The vast impact of transfers is not exclusive to collegiate volleyball. Indeed, the high school season will always have players who find themselves in a new environment with new teammates. Roster changes happen for a variety of reasons. Regardless of…
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Continue ReadingThe vast impact of transfers is not exclusive to collegiate volleyball. Indeed, the high school season will always have players who find themselves in a new environment with new teammates.
Roster changes happen for a variety of reasons. Regardless of what that reason is, a change of scenery can be an opportunity for a player to flourish. Moreover, this tight-knit volleyball community is always rooting for an athlete to succeed no matter what school she plays for.
So, let’s look at five rising juniors who will be wearing new colors this fall.
Evan Glade Evan Glade 5'11" | OH Millard West | 2023 State NE – 5’11 OH – Millard West
Alanna Bankston Alanna Bankston 6'1" | MB Millard West | 2023 State #68 Nation NE – 6’1 OH/MB – Millard West
Glade is making the move from one volleyball powerhouse to another. The ultra-athletic outside hitter from GICC will don the green uniforms for Millard West this fall, and it’s sure to be a high-impact transfer. Glade has the skills and the determination to compete in Class A, and her arrival is sure to put opposing teams on notice.
It’s a much shorter hop for one of Glade’s new teammates. Bankston joins the Wildcats from Millard North this fall, and this versatile athlete is looking to keep her positive momentum going. This is now a Millard West team with talent from top to bottom, and Bankston will be a crucial part of that roster regardless of which position she plays.
Makenzie Dyrstad Makenzie Dyrstad 5'7" | DS/L Papillion LaVista South | 2023 State NE – 5’7 DS/L – Papillion-La Vista South
Papillion-La Vista South was already one of the top ball control teams in the state. They might be even better this year.
Dyrstad joins a talented Titans team after spending two years at Bellevue West, where she already showed her ability to be an elite defender. She will now surely be a key cog on an incredibly efficient ball handling squad that is looking to make another title push.
Destiny Ndam-Simpson Destiny Ndam-Simpson 6'1" | OH Omaha Westside | 2023 State #37 Nation NE – 6’1 OH – Omaha Westside
Audrey Behrens Audrey Behrens 5'6" | S Omaha Westside | 2023 State NE – 5’6 S/DS – Omaha Westside
Westside is another Omaha school that is reloading with multiple incoming transfers.
Ndam-Simpson, one of the top Nebraska athletes in the Class of 2023, is making the move to Westside from Bellevue West. It’s an exciting development for the Warriors, who will now feature the acclaimed left-side duo from Nebraska Elite 16-1 Top Gun. The high-flying Ndam-Simpson will undoubtedly pair well with Samantha Laird Samantha Laird 6'0" | OH Omaha Westside | 2023 State #171 Nation NE and Kensington Tekrony Kensington Tekrony 6'0" | MB Omaha Westside | 2023 State NE as Westside looks to surge up the state rankings.
The Warriors got some ball control, too, with the addition of Behrens from Millard South. Behrens has shown a unique ability to play setter or libero. This added versatility will be a welcomed sight for Westside as they look to make a move to the top.