2022 Rankings: New Additions and Watch List Names to Follow
In case you missed it, we’ve just put out a fresh update to our 2022 rankings in Nebraska. I’ve also given a brief rundown of where the class stands as we head into another exciting year of high school competition.…
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Continue ReadingIn case you missed it, we’ve just put out a fresh update to our 2022 rankings in Nebraska. I’ve also given a brief rundown of where the class stands as we head into another exciting year of high school competition.
Let’s expand on these 2022 rankings a little more. There’s a lot of under-the-radar athletes that will have a great chance to shine in their final high school seasons. A few such athletes are new additions to our rankings, while many others are poised to break out from our watch list and join the next set of rankings.
We’re talking about those names in this feature. Of course, the Class of 2022 doesn’t provide as many opportunities to pump new names onto the list. These players have been around for a while. Nevertheless, the 2021 fall season still allows us to see who’s climbing up the leaderboard. The players below have a great chance to do just that.
Kaitlin Thiebauth Kaitlin Thiebauth 5'10" | RS Elkhorn South | 2022 State NE – 5’10 RS/MB – Elkhorn South
Thiebauth has popped into our new rankings, and she’s done it in a big way. The Hastings commit showed amazing poise and skill in her latest stint with Nebraska Elite, and she should continue to showcase her talent this fall.
Marisa Lootens Marisa Lootens 5'10" | OH Millard North | 2022 State NE – 5’10 OH – Millard North
Lootens is another player that has firmly announced her presence in our latest rankings. This talented pin hitter just announced her commitment to Wisconsin Parkside, and I’m excited to see Lootens’ skills on display at the next level.
Josie Garrett Josie Garrett 5'7" | OH Columbus | 2021 NE – 5’7 OH – Columbus
I’ll be talking about several watch-list athletes in this feature, and Garrett is a good player to start with. She’s undoubtedly an impact player for Columbus. Garrett’s power and grit on the left pin should be in the spotlight as she embarks on her senior year.
First match has @lnsathletics taking on @DiscovererPride!
Josie Garrett Josie Garrett 5'7" | OH Columbus | 2021 NE with the kill for Columbus! #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/2O2hH7M3d0
— Austin Kingsley (@KingsleyATK) September 5, 2020
Katelyn Karr Katelyn Karr 5'4" | DS/L Silver Lake | 2022 NE – 5’4 DS/L – Silver Lake
Karr can aptly be described as a digging machine for Silver Lake. She tallied over six digs per set in 2020 and will likely build on that performance this fall.
Emily Oldenburg Emily Oldenburg 5'10" | MB Mead | 2022 NE – 5’10 MB – Mead
Heading into the 2021 season, Mead has a lot of veteran attackers they can rely on. Oldenburg is one of the key cogs in that offense from the middle blocker spot.
Sophia McKinney Sophia McKinney 5'6" | DS/L Grand Island Northwest | 2022 NE – 5’6 DS/L – Grand Island Northwest
I can never get tired of talking about talented backcourt specialists, and McKinney is another one who led her team to the state championships in 2020. This GI Northwest product amassed over 500 digs last year. It’s fair to say she can raise her stock significantly in her final season.
Klayre Roberts Klayre Roberts 5'11" | MB Syracuse | 2022 NE – 5’11 MB – Syracuse
Roberts is a major contributor to a Syracuse team that is seemingly always strong come tournament time. Expect the same in 2021.
Alexa Sandman Alexa Sandman 5'6" | DS/L Wauneta-Palisade | 2022 NE – 5’6 DS/L – Wauneta-Palisade
The Sandman name has recently been synonymous with volleyball success at Wauneta-Palisade. Alexa will continue to carry that torch in her senior year as the anchor of the team’s backcourt.
Kenzie Scheele Kenzie Scheele 5'7" | OH Overton eagles | 2022 NE – 5’7 OH – Overton
Overton will be eager to make a return to Lincoln for postseason play, and their journey should include plenty of production from this experienced pin hitter.
Ava Berkebile Ava Berkebile 5'6" | OH Johnson County Central | 2022 NE – 5’6 OH – Johnson County Central
Berkebile has put down plenty of kills throughout her high school career, so it would only be fitting if she did it one more time for Johnson County Central this fall.