Top Performers at the WIAA State Championships: Right Sides
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Right sides are sometimes overlooked when it comes to volleyball, but they are truly essential and sometimes the best hitters and blockers on their teams. Right sides are responsible for (in theory) blocking the opponent’s strongest hitter and must also…
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Continue ReadingRight sides are sometimes overlooked when it comes to volleyball, but they are truly essential and sometimes the best hitters and blockers on their teams. Right sides are responsible for (in theory) blocking the opponent’s strongest hitter and must also perform well on offense. Sometimes right sides also play in the back row opposite the setter.
Haley Koch Haley Koch MB Oconomowoc | 2022 State WI – Oconomowoc – Class of 2022 – Committed to Cedarville
Haley is truly a dynamic hitter. She has played middle and on the pin for Oconomowoc. At state, she was playing six rotations on the right side. Haley showed her depth as an athlete. She was a go-to hitter on this powerful Raccoon offense and was key in serve receive and defense as well. She was a leader on this team and was nearly unstoppable at the net.
Lydia Biggin Lydia Biggin 5'10" | RS Burlington | 2022 State WI – Burlington – Class of 2022
Lydia was the definition of a top performer for the Demons. She had 17 kills and hit a 0.255 in their 5 set thriller against Kettle Moraine. Lydia was reliable, explosive, and caused a lot of issues for KM’s defense. She was a go-to hitter for Burlington and had nearly 50 attempts. Lydia is definitely a weapon on the right side.
Lydia Biggin has a huge finish to set four for Burlington. We’re heading to five! pic.twitter.com/4Q8BGn5KVC
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) November 5, 2021
Sophie McCormack Sophie McCormack 6'0" | OH Kettle Moraine | 2022 State WI – Kettle Moraine – Class of 2022
Sophie can swing on both the outside and right side. At state, she was mostly on the right side. She is an awesome blocker and was really impactful in that role. Sophie also has a huge vertical and a high snap on the ball. She has a lot of power and was explosive in her approach. In the state quarterfinal, Sophie had 19 kills and led the team in blocking.
Kennedy Martin Kennedy Martin 6'6" | OH Nation Ford | 2023 #23 Nation NC – Appleton North – Class of 2023 – Committed to Florida
At 6’6” Kennedy has a huge presence at the net. When she contacts the ball at the height of her swing, almost no blocker or defender can stop her. She is very efficient on offense and is a wall as a blocker. Kennedy is one of the best athletes in the state and has a huge future in front of her.
"She's a gator🐊" Junior Kennedy Martin puts the ball thru the floor to boost her @anorth_vb squad.@GatorsVB
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🦝22 pic.twitter.com/zrVt0kAblh— Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) November 7, 2021
Campbell Onell – Luxemburg-Casco – Class of 2025
When I found out Campbell was a freshman, I was shocked. She plays at a very high level and has a lot of power! She has a very heavy hand on the ball and can power through opposing blockers. Campbell is definitely an athlete to watch in this class as she continues to develop in the game of volleyball!
Other Top Performers:
Myka Roethel Myka Roethel OH Howards Grove | 2022 State WI – Howards Grove – Class of 2022
Chloe Hammond Chloe Hammond RS Holmen | 2022 State WI – Holmen – Class of 2022
Maddy Doerre – River Falls – Class of 2022
Rachel Blaskowski – Oak Creek – Class of 2022
Sloan Horgan – Unity – Class of 2023