Who To Call: 2024 Pin Attackers (Pt. 2)
With June 15th right around the corner, the floodgates for the 2024 class are about to open up! For coaches and student athletes alike, this can be an overwhelming time but rest assure, Prep Dig’s got your inside scoop. We…
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Continue ReadingWith June 15th right around the corner, the floodgates for the 2024 class are about to open up!
For coaches and student athletes alike, this can be an overwhelming time but rest assure, Prep Dig’s got your inside scoop. We got the who’s who and for you college coaches, who to put on your call list when June 15th rolls around.
Here’s round 1 of 2 of the top 2024 pin attackers to call in June!
Alivia Skidmore Alivia Skidmore OH St. Henry | 2024 State #64 Nation KY (2024) | 5’10 OH | NKYVC
Don’t let her size fool you, because this player has some hops! Alivia Skidmore Alivia Skidmore OH St. Henry | 2024 State #64 Nation KY is one of the most explosive players you’ll find in this field. She can get up and crack at the ball from anywhere on the court and is a clever scorer. Skidmore is also a very solid passer.
Alivia Skidmore of @NKYVC was on beast mode on Day 1!! #MEQs pic.twitter.com/8Qgy2VUHGs
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) March 25, 2022
Rachel Van Gorp Rachel Van Gorp 5'9" | OH Heritage Christian | 2024 State #94 Nation KS (2024) | 5’9 OH | KC Power
On theme, Rachel Van Gorp Rachel Van Gorp 5'9" | OH Heritage Christian | 2024 State #94 Nation KS may be undersized, but between her leaping abilities and high-level passing, you cannot take her off the court. Van Gorp is one of the most well rounded players around and is a stabilizer for KC Power. With her given all-around game, she would be a great pick up for a program that offers both indoor AND beach.
Morgan Gaerte Morgan Gaerte 6'4" | OH Angola | 2024 State #26 Nation IN (2024) | 6’4 OH | Team Pineapple
There are a lot of physical players in this list, none quite as imposing as Morgan Gaerte Morgan Gaerte 6'4" | OH Angola | 2024 State #26 Nation IN . Standing tall at 6’4, hovering around 6’5 more so with great hops, Gaerte is a terror to come in contact with. For someone her size, prowess at the net is a given, but her agility and back court play is top notch, putting her head and shoulders above the rest.
Morgan Gaerte…. enough said! 😳
@MorganGaerte @LBpineapple #MEQs pic.twitter.com/wPYH4Hesoe
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) March 27, 2022
Stevie Henderson (2024) | 6’2 OPP | OVA
Being on such a stacked squad as is OVA, it is impressive to standout. Stevie Henderson is a clear one to choose and I don’t think she has shown anywhere near her full potential yet. Her mechanics on the right side are a lot of fun to watch, so pristine and fluid. Henderson can place a ball like no other and with a lot of power.
Lauren Harden Lauren Harden 6'3" | OH Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State #36 Nation IN (2024) | 6’3 OH | REV
Another apex predator on the court, Lauren Harden Lauren Harden 6'3" | OH Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State #36 Nation IN is a beast to say the least. A high flier with a cannon for an arm, Harden is near impossible to defend. She loves to take huge cracks at the ball, but as she develops a wider range of shots and more consistency in her passing, Harden’s ceiling is hard to pin point.
Lauren Harden of @rev_vb smashin’ off the block!! #MEQs pic.twitter.com/7ypXWGBp4G
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) March 27, 2022
Ava Utterback Ava Utterback 5'10" | OH Plainfield | 2024 State #24 Nation IN (2024) | 6’0 OH | Circle City
As the game grows, you need a player that can do it all. Look no further than Ava Utterback Ava Utterback 5'10" | OH Plainfield | 2024 State #24 Nation IN . She’s the definition of a six rotation outside hitter. She can pass, she can defend and she can score, all at a high level. No skill takes a backseat for the other, Utterback is always at a 10. Utterback is another player who would thrive in a program with both indoor and beach!
Isabelle Swiercz Isabelle Swiercz 6'2" | OH Hudsonville | 2024 State #110 Nation MI (2024) | 6’2 OPP | FaR Out
Isabelle Swiercz Isabelle Swiercz 6'2" | OH Hudsonville | 2024 State #110 Nation MI first caught my eye in the state semifinals back in November. In a team full of veterans, Swiercz was the only player to shine under the big lights. She’s been keeping that energy up throughout this club season and seems to be a player that can deliver. A right-handed opposite, she has a plethora of scoring shots and her block is quite damning to get around.
Isabelle Swiercz from FaR Out’s killer 16 Black with the shots!!! #CanAm pic.twitter.com/fJqLEDFQp9
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) May 10, 2022
Avery Weslow Avery Weslow 5'11" | OH Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI (2024) | 5’11 OH | FaR Out
Alongside Swiercz, Avery Weslow Avery Weslow 5'11" | OH Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI is another standout pin at FaR Out. This player is similar to her other undersized counterparts on this list, great hops, crafty shots around the court and a high-level passer. Weslow is unafraid to go after the block and her fearless approach of the game is admirable. A trait any program would love to have!