‘Bros I Can’t Wait to Watch Play at the IL Top 250 Expo
One of my favorite parts of the Top 250 Expos is watching all of the liberos go head to head. They have some of the toughest jobs on the court: running the back row, picking up anything that comes over…
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Continue ReadingOne of my favorite parts of the Top 250 Expos is watching all of the liberos go head to head. They have some of the toughest jobs on the court: running the back row, picking up anything that comes over the net, and being leaders in communication on the team. I haven’t had the opportunity to see a lot of Illinois volleyball, but I am super excited to be there this weekend and dive right in!
Here are some of the ‘bros I can’t wait to watch at the IL Top 250 Expo this weekend!
Paige Amwowza – Sports Performance – Class of 2023
Paige is a very solid serve receiver but also very scrappy on defense. She is fast and has great angles to the ball. Paige’s fundamentals are top-notch and, as a result, she excels on serve receive.
Julianna Rettig – Sky High Volleyball Club – Class of 2023
Julianna came to our WI Top 250 and played extremely well, especially considering she had recently broken her thumb! Julianna has very clean angles on the ball and is consistent in all of her skills. She is the type of athlete that goes above and beyond in her preparation and practice.
Samantha Falk Samantha Falk DS/L Mother McAuley | 2024 State IL – First Alliance – Class of 2024
Samantha is a huge energizer on the court. She is always amping up her team and making gritty plays. She has a very clean platform and crisp angles. Samantha gets a touch on nearly every and covers her hitters and other teammates well.
Kaitlyn Brandt – Mission Volleyball Club – Class of 2023
Kaitlyn reads opponents very well. She really gets herself in position well and sets herself up for success. She also has a fast reaction to tips and covers her own hitters very well. She is a solid passer and has good form.
Stella Marrero Stella Marrero 5'7" | DS/L Kenosha Christian Life | 2024 State WI – Wisconsin Juniors – Class of 2024
Stella is an all-around talented libero. She is solid in all skills from serve receive to defense and serving as well. She is consistent and scrappy in the back row and really leads her teams well. She isn’t afraid to throw herself across the floor to make a play.
Lillie Zickert – Sky High – Class of 2023
Lillie is very consistent on serve receive. She moves efficiently to the ball and reacts fast to the opponent’s contact with the ball. She also is an energizer on the court. Lillie’s consistency and leadership in the back row are impressive.
Other Liberos attending:
Gianna Basile – Impulse – 2022
Emily Blanken – Top Flight – 2025
Sydney Connin – Redline – 2023
Faith Dudley Levato – Top Flight – 2023
Alexandria Goritz – Top Flight – 2025
Brianna Gitzman – Top Flight – 2025
Morgan Hogeveen – Uno – 2024
Greta Kesmodel – Mod Elite – 2024
Alexes Koenig – Sky High – 2023
Kendall Krumsee – Mission – 2023
Jaimie Marquardt Jaimie Marquardt 5'9" | DS/L Libertyville | 2024 State IL – Sky High – 2024
Natasha Padilla – Chicago Sky – 2023