Prep Dig Tok – “Choose Your Character”
I’m not going to attempt to “Create Content” on Tik Tok, but I do dabble in Tik Tok as well as keeping up with the trends. I won’t be doing an “OOTD” in honor of Bama Rush Tok, but I…
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Continue ReadingI’m not going to attempt to “Create Content” on Tik Tok, but I do dabble in Tik Tok as well as keeping up with the trends. I won’t be doing an “OOTD” in honor of Bama Rush Tok, but I may have a few tricks up my sleeve in blending Tik Tok and the Prep Dig World Together with “Choose Your Character”. I will be describing the attributes of players in multiple states, most of whom are uncommitted which would be an asset at the next level. May the odds be ever in your favor as you “Choose Your Character” heading into the 2021 high school season.
Character One – You need an experience libero, someone from the Class of 2022, a senior, someone who is eager to get to the next level and has experience under their belt playing at a high level. A first contact is so important, but its also the anticipation with the efficient footwork, making plays when its matters most, and even making the relatively difficult plays look easy. These liberos are uncommitted as of now, but will definitely make it to the next level in some capacity. Who are your best options?
Madisen Miller Madisen Miller 5'8" | DS/L Appleton North | 2022 State WI – WI – Appleton North – Milwaukee Sting
Ella Koloc Ella Koloc 5'4" | DS/L West Delaware | 2022 State IA – IA – West Delaware
Mia Kunnert Mia Kunnert 5'6" | DS/L Dubuque Wahlert | 2022 State IA – IA – Dubuque Wahlert – Adrenaline
Katherine Kouba Katherine Kouba 5'6" | DS/L Iowa City West | 2022 State IA – IA – Iowa City West – Iowa Rockets
Ellie Kline Ellie Kline 5'4" | DS/L Holmen | 2022 State WI – WI – Holmen – V-Hawk Xtreme
Brianna Gartner Brianna Gartner 5'5" | DS/L Davenport Assumptoin | 2022 State IA – IA – Davenport Assumption – Iowa Select
Character Two – You want a six rotation outside from the Class of 2024, one that can absolutely do it all and make a major impact on the game. This athlete will be able to take over matches swinging from the outside, but also passing and being an outlet out of the backrow. They also have intangibles that are tough to measure because they just find a way to pull a team together to get it done. They are young, but fearless.
Ella Demetrician Ella Demetrician 6'2" | OH Appleton North | 2024 State #40 Nation WI – WI – Appleton North – FC Elite
Grace Nelson Grace Nelson 6'1" | OH Oak Park River Forest | 2024 State #37 Nation IL – IL – OPRF – 1st Alliance
Gabrielle Wire Gabrielle Wire 5'10" | OH Crystal Lake South | 2024 State IL – IL – Crystal Lake South – Mission
Payton Peterson – IA – Dike-New Hartford – Six Pack
Kenzie Dean – IA – West Des Moines Dowling – Club Ignit Select
Character Three – We all love a lefty who can really swing it. They bring a different dynamic to the right side. They not only are left handed, but they are dynamic. They might be able to attack off one foot, they can provide a swing out of the backrow, they just make it a point to be effective. What lefty are you choosing?
Ava Schubert Ava Schubert 6'1" | RS Assumption | 2023 State #153 Nation IA – IA – Davenport Assumption – Iowa Select
Ana Vetter Ana Vetter RS New Trier | 2024 State #158 Nation IL – IL – Adversity
Jessica Kurpeikis Jessica Kurpeikis 5'10" | RS Marist | 2024 State IL – IL – Marist – Michio
Makayla Weissenberg Makayla Weissenberg 5'10" | RS Deerfield | 2024 State IL – IL – Deerfield – Sky High
Madelyn Norton Madelyn Norton 5'8" | S Dike-New Hartford | 2023 State IA – IA – Dike-New Hartford – Six Pack
Character Four – A middle is a must. This time we are going for a fast twitch, fast middle who can really get from pin to pin. They are quick, they have a fast arm, and they can attack off of one foot. They might not be the towering middle that is 6’4, but they know how to read the other side of the net, recognize their hitters, and can connect with their setter. These middles know how to make an impact.
Autumn Flynn Autumn Flynn 5'11" | MB Luxemburg-Casco | 2023 State WI – WI – Luxemburg-Casco – FC Elite
Emily Clausen Emily Clausen 6'0" | MB Catholic Memorial | 2023 State WI – WI – Catholic Memorial – Milwaukee Sting
Claudia Aschenbrenner Claudia Aschenbrenner 5'10" | OH Osage | 2023 State IA – IA – Osage – CIA
Libby Lansing Libby Lansing 6'0" | MB Western Dubuque | 2022 IA – IA – Western Dubuque – Six Pack
Gwen Crull Gwen Crull 6'2" | MB McFarland | 2023 State WI – WI – McFarland – VC United
Character Five – We need a setter. This type of setter puts the ball on the money for their attackers. They might not be extremely offensive, but they know how to get a one on one where their attackers can flat-out dominate. These types of setters need to know what the other side of the net is doing defensively and what matchups will be in favor – then factor in tempo, placement, and types of shots their attackers will need to make. We have plenty in mind and here are a few from the Class of 2022 and 2023.
Class of 2022
Madison Maahs Madison Maahs 5'8" | S Western Dubuque | 2022 State IA – IA – Western Dubuque – Adrenaline
Reese Johnson Reese Johnson 5'9" | S Denver | 2022 State IA – IA – Denver – Flight
Jordan Karlen Jordan Karlen 5'9" | S Milton | 2022 State WI – WI – Milton – Capital Volleyball Academy
Elise Gillen Elise Gillen 5'9" | S Slinger | 2022 State WI – WI – Slinger – Wisconsin Premier
Class of 2023
Zoe Behrendt Zoe Behrendt 5'11" | S Whitefish Bay | 2023 State #113 Nation WI – WI – Whitefish Bay – Milwaukee Sting
Rachel Koss Rachel Koss 5'11" | S Freedom | 2023 State WI – WI – Freedom – FC Elite
Sydney Selburg Sydney Selburg 5'8" | S Westosha Central | 2023 State WI – WI – Westosha Central – Wisconsin Juniors
Mara Fluent Mara Fluent 5'9" | S Cedar Rapids Kennedy | 2023 State IA – IA – Cedar Rapids Kennedy – Six Pack
Molly Trachta Molly Trachta 5'8" | S Johnston | 2023 State IA – IA – Johnston – Iowa PowerPlex
Kylie Schulze Kylie Schulze 5'8" | S Woodstock North | 2023 State IL – IL – Woodstock North – VC United
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