Don’t Miss these Dynamite Defenders at State
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There is no shortage of amazing defenders in the state of Wisconsin. And having the ability to watch the best of the best playing in the State Tournament this week will no doubt be the pinnacle of the season. These…
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Continue ReadingThere is no shortage of amazing defenders in the state of Wisconsin. And having the ability to watch the best of the best playing in the State Tournament this week will no doubt be the pinnacle of the season. These athletes are gritty, quick, and willing to throw their bodies across the court at any moment to set their team up for success.
Madisen Miller Madisen Miller 5'8" | DS/L Appleton North | 2022 State WI – Appleton North – Class of 2022
Madisen has been an instrumental piece of this Appleton North team for years and she only continues to improve. She is gritty and scrappy in the back row but excels at reading hitters. Madisen makes some of the toughest digs look easy and is very controlled in the back row. She is also incredibly consistent on serve receive. Madisen was a key player in North’s Alternate Season State Championship earlier this year and continues to have an impact on every single point.
Ellie Kline Ellie Kline 5'4" | DS/L Holmen | 2022 State WI – Holmen – Class of 2022
Ellie Kline Ellie Kline 5'4" | DS/L Holmen | 2022 State WI is quick on her feet and reacts to the ball at near superhuman speed. She is always ready for anything that comes her way and is great in coverage, off of tips, and in out-of-system plays. Ellie is scrappy and gritty on the court and will be tough to get past. She is willing to (quite literally) throw herself into the bench or stands in order to get a ball.
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Kyleigh Coghlan Kyleigh Coghlan 5'6" | DS/L Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI – Kettle Moraine – Class of 2023
Kyleigh is as scrappy and gritty as they come. She has been the core of this team’s defense this year. In the Lasers four-set win over Wisconsin Lutheran in the Sectional Finals, Kyleigh clocked in 45 digs and 42 service receptions. She is consistent and dependable for this team in the back row. She rarely gets aced and can be very frustrating for opposing hitters to play against!
Elle Kennedy Elle Kennedy 5'5" | DS/L Howards Grove | 2024 State WI – Howards Grove – Class of 2024
In a team seemingly full of trained liberos, Elle still finds a way to stand out. Along with being a stud passer, she is energetic and positive on the court. She has great fundamentals and it shows in her movement to the ball and platform angles. Elle is also very scrappy. Despite only being a sophomore, she plays with the experience of someone much older.
Adriana Studer Adriana Studer DS/L Lake Country Lutheran | 2022 State #187 Nation WI – Lake Country Lutheran – Committed to Villanova
Adriana has been the key to this defense since she was a freshman. She is smart and brings a lot of experience to the court. She is one of the top serve receivers and defenders in the state and will look to earn the second state championship title of her high school career later this week. Her energy and talent on the court are a huge piece of the success of this highly talented team.
Molly Berezowitz Molly Berezowitz DS/L Burlington | 2023 State WI – Burlington – Class of 2023
Molly is scrappy and quick on the court. She reads opposing hitters very well and makes great plays on the ball. Molly has a high volleyball IQ and is very impactful on the court. She protects the backcourt fiercely and adds a lot of value to the Demons volleyball program. Molly is a high-energy athlete that will more than impress at the state tournament later this week.
Other Dynamite Defenders:
Hadley Strohkirch Hadley Strohkirch 5'8" | DS/L Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI – Oconomowoc – Class of 2022
Ashley Hutter – Pewaukee – Class of 2025
Abi Bannit – River Falls – Class of 2023
Brooke VandeHei – Luxemburg-Casco – Class of 2024
Riley Angst Riley Angst 5'9" | DS/L Brookfield Central | 2023 State WI – Brookfield Central – Class of 2023