2024 Rankings: New Additions and Watch List Names to Know
With the 2024 stock risers covered, it’s time to shine the spotlight on some new names! We’re going to look at a handful of athletes that broke into Nebraska’s 2024 leaderboard after this week’s update. There are also plenty of…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2024 stock risers covered, it’s time to shine the spotlight on some new names!
We’re going to look at a handful of athletes that broke into Nebraska’s 2024 leaderboard after this week’s update. There are also plenty of players on the watch list that are poised to rise up the rankings after the high school season. It’s time to take a look at those athletes, too.
Now, here are some standouts to add to your radar.
Peyton Cox Peyton Cox 5'9" | MB Wauneta-Palisade | 2024 NE – 5’9 MB – Wauneta-Palisade
Last year, Cox was a pivotal part of another winning season for Wauneta-Palisade. The young freshman’s breakthrough season left her second on the team in kills. Cox will continue to sharpen her all-around skills as she hopes to contribute to more success for the Broncos.
Ava Spies Ava Spies 5'9" | OH Elkhorn North | 2024 State NE – 5’9 MB – Elkhorn North
Elkhorn North is always fun to watch. It’s a young school with a young lineup. Spies has never been intimidated by the challenge of playing against more experienced teams. Her numbers should continue to trend upward as the Wolves find their stride.
Morgan Bode Morgan Bode 6'1" | MB Papillion-La Vista South | 2024 State NE – 6’1 MB – Papillion-La Vista South
Bode had some big moments during Premier’s successful club season at the 15s level. She’s now looking to carry that over to a powerhouse high school program. Her length and physicality will help her fit right in.
Summer Bojanski Summer Bojanski 5'4" | DS/L Bergan | 2024 State NE – 5’1 DS/L – Bergan
Indeed, Bergan did not reach last year’s finals with just one freshman in the starting lineup. Bojanski took on a lot of backcourt duties for the Knights last year. This Fremont team is clearly on the rise.
Ali Bruning Ali Bruning 5'8" | S Nebraska Christian | 2024 State NE – 5’8 S – Nebraska Christian
Bruning will have a big say in whether Nebraska Christian returns to Lincoln for postseason play this fall. She was one of the most productive freshmen setters last year and will only benefit from having more time to mesh with her team.
Paige Frickenstein Paige Frickenstein 6'1" | OH Archbishop Bergan | 2024 State NE – 6’0 OH – Bergan
This long outside hitter is already off to a great start to her career at Archbishop Bergan. Frickenstein produced a huge ten-kill match in last year’s semifinals to send Bergan to the Class D1 title match. She definitely wants to pick up where she left off.
Jaya Wachholtz Jaya Wachholtz 5'9" | RS Pierce | 2024 State NE – 5’9 RS – Pierce
Waccholtz is another Pierce athlete whose stock has risen since the end of last year. She tallied nearly 200 kills from the right pin in 2020 and helped put up a solid block for the Bluejays. This is yet another small-town hitter to follow.
Emerson Lionberger Emerson Lionberger 6'0" | MB Lincoln Southwest | 2024 State NE – 6’0 MB – Lincoln Southwest
Lionberger is another talented middle blocker that has surged up our latest rankings. She did some great work with VCN during the spring and hopes to break into an experienced Southwest lineup this fall.
Lilly Swanson Lilly Swanson 5'8" | MB Diller-Odell | 2024 State NE – 5’8 MB – Diller-Odell
Diller-Odell is always looking to win it all at the state championships, and Swanson might be a crucial part of the journey this fall. After reaching triple-digit kills in her debut season, Swanson is primed for even more production in 2021.
Natalie Poss Natalie Poss 5'6" | S Central Valley | 2024 State NE – 5’6 S – Central Valley
Poss may have been a newcomer last season, but it didn’t take her long to lead Central Valley in a variety of ways. She was an outstanding floor defender and consistently dished quality balls to her teammates. The Cougars will be excited to have her for years to come.