10 Players to Know Heading into Battle in the Valley
The club season has FLOWN by, and now we are at the end of April. Crazy how fast it goes! Battle in the Valley will be held this weekend in Appleton at the Champions Center with stacked divisions at the…
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Continue ReadingThe club season has FLOWN by, and now we are at the end of April. Crazy how fast it goes! Battle in the Valley will be held this weekend in Appleton at the Champions Center with stacked divisions at the 15s, 16s, and 17/18s age levels.
Here are 10 players to know heading into the Battle in the Valley.
Malayna Dins Malayna Dins 5'8" | OH Winnebago Lutheran Academy | 2024 State WI – Impact 16 National – Outside Hitter – 2024
Malayna is a high-flying and powerful pin who has an explosive approach and a wicked strong arm swing. She goes big with her swings and her aggressiveness at the net earns her team a lot of points. She is a great athlete and can really power the ball down.
Morgan Stewart Morgan Stewart 6'1" | OH Green Bay Southwest | 2025 State WI – FC Elite 15 White – Outside Hitter – 2025
Morgan is an impact athlete because she brings a ton of energy to the court in addition to being a very strong player. She is a leader and communicates incredibly well. As a hitter, she is aggressive, finds great shots, and is not afraid to take risks.
Grace Fruzen Grace Fruzen 5'8" | S Manitowoc Lincoln | 2024 State WI – FC Elite 16 White – Setter/Right Side – 2024
Grace is a solid and consistent all-around athlete. She has clean hands as a setter and moves the ball around very well. She utilizes each of her hitters and knows their strengths. Grace also is a solid hitter as well. She makes smart choices and has a powerful line shot on offense.
Maeve Edmund Maeve Edmund 6'0" | OH Pius XI | 2024 State WI – Midwest Penguins 16 Black – Outside Hitter – 2024
Maeve is a powerful outside hitter who knows how to earn points. She can swing across the net and has a nasty line shot that earns a lot of points. Her ability to be powerful and aggressive even when out of system or in transition is impressive.
Rayna McArdle Rayna McArdle 5'9" | S Holmen | 2024 State WI – Xtreme 17 Adidas – Setter – 2024
Rayna is playing up an age division this season, but you would never know. She moves the ball around like a seasoned pro and has a great touch on the ball. She is a gritty athlete who runs down every ball and puts it up for her team to execute on.
Lauren Grier Lauren Grier 5'10" | MB Fond du Lac | 2023 State WI – Impact 17 National – Middle Blocker – 2023
Lauren has had a breakout season. She is explosive, smart, and powerful. Lauren is very impactful both in front of and behind the setter. In tight matches, you want to get her the ball because she will execute! She is aggressive and explosive on offense and defense.
Isabella Grace Isabella Grace 5'10" | OH Bay Port | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 White – Outside Hitter – 2023
Isabella is incredibly athletic and impactful in all six rotations. She is solid on serve receive, quick and scrappy on defense, and has a huge vertical and powerful swing on offense. She is a key player on this talented team and is very athletic.
Brynn Frappier Brynn Frappier 5'8" | OH Seymour | 2024 State WI – FVP G16 Blue – Outside Hitter – 2024
Brynn is another solid all-around pin hitter. She has a great vertical and executes well. Brynn thrives in tempo plays and is quick on the court. She is an athlete with a lot of potential and one that has continued to improve and impress.
Ellieana Vogt Ellieana Vogt 5'9" | OH Pewaukee | 2025 State WI – Midwest Penguins 15 Black – Outside Hitter – 2025
Ellieana is a talented six rotation outside with a lot to offer. She is aggressive at the net and has a toolbox of shots to utilize. She puts up a consistent block. Ellieana is also great defensively and on serve receive. She has a lot of potential and is already making a big impact.
Ava Van Camp Ava Van Camp 5'6" | DS/L Kimberly | 2025 State WI – Impact 15 National – Libero – 2025
Ava has impressed this season. She is very consistent on serve receive and picks up a lot of balls in the back row. She covers very well and is disciplined in her movement. Ava is a scrappy and gritty athlete who has good court awareness.