Explosive Pins Set to Impact BRC 16 Open
The 16 Open division of the Badger Region Championships will be competing this weekend and it will be intense! There are some incredibly high-level athletes who will be playing at the BRC and be impactful throughout the weekend. Here are…
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Continue ReadingThe 16 Open division of the Badger Region Championships will be competing this weekend and it will be intense! There are some incredibly high-level athletes who will be playing at the BRC and be impactful throughout the weekend. Here are some of the top pins who will be competing.
Melia Johnson Melia Johnson 6'2" | OH Slinger | 2024 State #140 Nation WI – Sting 16 Gold
Melia is an explosive pin who only continues to improve and impress. She has such a high ceiling with what she can accomplish in this sport. Not only is she explosive with a massive vertical, but she also has great ball control and is effective on defense and serve receive as well.
Gillian Koning Gillian Koning 6'1" | OH Edgewood | 2024 State WI – Capital 16 Adidas
Gillian has been incredibly impactful this season. She flies high with her approach and has a fast arm swing and snap on the ball. She is impactful on the pin and has a lethal swing out of the back row. Gillian is an athlete who has been moving up the ranks in the past year.
Gabby Wold Gabby Wold 6'0" | OH Arrowhead | 2024 State WI – Sting 16 Black
Gabby is a really fun athlete to watch. She is aggressive at the net and consistent in the back row. She mixes up her shots and has good court awareness. She puts up a solid block as well and is well-rounded in all of her skills.
Sophia Wendlick Sophia Wendlick 6'0" | OH DSHA | 2024 State #100 Nation WI – Sting 16 Black
Sophia is an athlete who has been impressive in every tournament this season. She was instrumental in the team’s success. She is a go-to hitter with an explosive approach and a toolbox of shots. Sophia is a dynamic athlete.
Rebecca Ring Rebecca Ring 6'2" | OH Edgewood | 2025 State WI – Capital 16 Adidas – Class of 2025
Rebecca will be awesome to watch grow in volleyball. As a 2025 athlete, she is already playing at an incredibly high level. She can play on either pin and is effective in all six rotations. She also puts up a huge block making her very impactful on the right side.
Summer Grigg Summer Grigg 5'8" | OH Waunakee | 2024 State WI – Madtown Juniors 16-1 National
Summer is a solid pin who only continues to improve. She has a high reach and a good approach. It will be great to see her go head-to-head with some of the best pins in the state this weekend. Summer has a high ceiling and a lot of potential. She also has a great serve.
Ava Krueger Ava Krueger 5'8" | OH Marathon | 2024 State WI – Wisconsin Ice 16 National
Ava is another athlete that will be fun to match up with the other top pins in this class. She has a great vertical and explosive approach. She will be impactful for this well-rounded Wisconsin Ice team and will be effective in some great matches.