Breakout ’25s from Badger Region Champs
Badger Champs was an awesome weekend of competitive volleyball. Every court had great competition and some amazing plays. Some athletes really stepped up and impressed from start to finish. Here are some breakout athletes from Badger Region Champs. Alexis Gardner…
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Continue ReadingBadger Champs was an awesome weekend of competitive volleyball. Every court had great competition and some amazing plays. Some athletes really stepped up and impressed from start to finish. Here are some breakout athletes from Badger Region Champs.
Alexis Gardner Alexis Gardner 5'7" | DS/L Mukwonago | 2025 State WI – Libero – Motion 15 Blue
Alexis plays at an incredibly high level. She is quick, reads opposing hitters well, and is one of the grittiest, scrappiest liberos around. No ball can ever be considered down on her side of the court. She runs the back row efficiently and communicates very well with her teammates.
Gretta Schriever Gretta Schriever OH Oregon | 2025 WI – Outside Hitter – Madtown 151 National
Gretta is a smart and savvy six rotation outside. She is consistent in all her skills and very well-rounded. When she is on offense, she makes smart shots and has good ball control and power. She makes good contact with the ball and is a go-to hitter on her team.
Audrey Heiring – Right Side – Wisconsin Juniors 15-1
Audrey puts up a truly massive block. Not many outsides got past her during the tournament. She has great form and times her blocks very well. She is also very disciplined in her footwork and execution of her block. Audrey also has a nice swing and is an asset on both offense and defense.
Kendra Shimon – Outside Hitter – 1W Bay 15 Mizuno
Kendra really impressed me at Badger Champs. She was huge on defense and impactful on offense. Kendra has very clean form and works to get good contact on every ball. She was impactful in both the front and back row and a go-to athlete on this team.
Myla Unterweger Myla Unterweger 5'11" | OH Arrowhead | 2025 State WI – Outside Hitter – Sting 15 Black
Myla was explosive and nearly unstoppable on both pins last weekend. She has a lethal line shot but can also make smart rolls shots or pound the ball cross. Myla is very dynamic in the front row and has a big vertical. She earned a lot of points for Sting and was reliable in manufacturing points for her team.
Olivia Durst Olivia Durst 5'9" | DS/L DSHA | 2025 State #140 Nation WI – Outside Hitter – Sting 15 Gold
Olivia was a consistent and impactful pin hitter in all six rotations. She played incredible defense this weekend and had a huge range in the back row. Her offense was also impressive, and she has an explosive approach and powerful swing. Olivia will be an athlete to watch in this class.
Isabella Pulvermacher Isabella Pulvermacher 5'3" | DS/L Arrowhead | 2025 State WI – Libero – Midwest Penguins 15 Black
Bella was impressive on defense and serve receive this weekend. She covered her hitters well and was a defensive force in the back row. Bella also was amazing and consistent on serve receive. Not much got past her in the back row. She also was impactful from the service line.
Megan McDowell – Middle – RVA G15 Navy
Megan was explosive in the middle. She is also a huge energizer on this team. Megan makes big plays, is engaged in every point, and puts up a big block. She is a fun middle to watch because she goes all out for every single point. She is quick in the middle and earns a lot of momentum-changing kills.