Updated ’24 Rankings: Five Pins Making Their Mark
As with every updated rankings, we break down each position to give you a few athletes that are making their mark on the volleyball scene here in Indiana. Here are five you should know about, if you don’t already. Lauren…
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Continue ReadingAs with every updated rankings, we break down each position to give you a few athletes that are making their mark on the volleyball scene here in Indiana. Here are five you should know about, if you don’t already.
Lauren Harden Lauren Harden 6'3" | OH Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State #36 Nation IN , 6-2 OH, Hamilton Southeastern
The leader in kills from last season is still the most imposing figure for the Royals, and is slowly developing her passing game. With her attack touch north of ten feet, and the ability to make hitters feel like they’re hitting in a phone booth, Lauren is a terminator through and through.
Morgan Gaerte Morgan Gaerte 6'4" | OH Angola | 2024 State #26 Nation IN , 6-4 OH, Angola
Speaking of imposing figures on the volleyball scene, Morgan is a huge reason Angola will be a force in the postseason. Her most recent skills video has her receiving serve at the 15 open level for Team Pineapple , and they list her as 6-5. Smooth and controlled, there just isn’t anyone in Indiana this big playing this smoothly and with this level of skills. Miss Gaerte is a can’t-miss prospect if there ever was one.
Lauren Evans Lauren Evans 6'0" | OH Carmel | 2024 State #136 Nation IN , 6-0 OH, Carmel
A primary-passing, six-rotation player that attacks high and does well on out-of-system balls is what you get from Miss Evans. Carmel is already off to a stellar start, and Lauren is a huge part of that. Her defense in middle back is also above average for this age group, and the Greyhounds will look to her to take the pressure off of Macarty McQueen Macarty McQueen 5'10" | OH Carmel | 2022 State IN (’22, 5-10 OH) and Emily Waddell Emily Waddell 6'0" | MB Carmel | 2023 State #137 Nation IN (’23, 6-0 MB).
Alexis Maesch Alexis Maesch 5'10" | RS Avon | 2024 State IN , 5-10 RS/S, Avon
Although Avon looks to be a bit down after last night’s loss to Center Grove in five, Alexis can will the Orioles to success in so many ways. She’s tough behind the service line, is a left-handed threat as a right side, and can run an offense with the best of them. Her versatility was on display last night, as she will be responsible for a lot in the coming years.
Sophia Mayo Sophia Mayo 6'2" | OH Perry Meridian | 2024 State IN , 6-0 OH, Perry Meridian
When you hear home run hitters take batting practice, the ball just sounds different coming off of their bat. The same goes for Sophia, and when she attacks, you feel it. Her heavy-armed approach powers through most blocks, and her attack touch height goes over the rest. I’ve only seen her as a three-rotation front row player, but I’m sure that her back row skills are being trained as well to make her the well-rounded player that she can become.