Prepping for the Sizzle – Show Stopping Pins
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A good pin vs pin battle can make any match-up crazy fun. It seems that every year pins become more explosive, aggressive, and powerful. This year so far has been no different. It will be super exciting to see the…
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Continue ReadingA good pin vs pin battle can make any match-up crazy fun. It seems that every year pins become more explosive, aggressive, and powerful. This year so far has been no different. It will be super exciting to see the gains made in the club season transition over to high school volleyball. The Sizzle this week will be a great look at that!
(Please note, we do not have rosters submitted for this event so any previews are based on watching them play last season)
Annalise Patchett Annalise Patchett 6'0" | OH Fox Valley Lutheran | 2024 State WI – Fox Valley Lutheran – Class of 2024
Annalise has developed into an explosive and powerful pin hitter. She was smart and talented last season and made huge gains during the club season. She earned All Tournament Team honors at the USAV GJNC where her team won the 16 National Division.
Kaylen DiBrito Kaylen DiBrito OH Pewaukee | 2025 State WI – Pewaukee – Class of 2025
Kaylen is a talented 6 rotation pin hitter who has power and finesse at the net. She is a strong athlete who can really rip a ball on a good set. She earned a lot of playing time as a freshman in this strong program.
Pewaukee has several solid pins including Danielle Kopacz Danielle Kopacz 5'10" | OH Pewaukee | 2024 State WI who just made the Badger Region High Performance Team. They also have up-and-coming pin hitter Ellieana Vogt Ellieana Vogt 5'9" | OH Pewaukee | 2025 State WI (2025), incoming freshman Mia Hudson (2026), and right-side Kendall Revolinski Kendall Revolinski 5'10" | RS Pewaukee | 2024 WI (2024).
Ella Demetrician Ella Demetrician 6'2" | OH Appleton North | 2024 State #40 Nation WI – Appleton North – Class of 2024
Ella is an incredibly high-level pin. She has trained with the USAV National Development Program and helped FC Elite 18 Elite take 3rd place in the 18 Open division of USAV Nationals earlier this spring. Ella is explosive and impactful on the pin and can play in all six rotations.
Kennedy Martin Kennedy Martin 6'6" | OH Nation Ford | 2023 #23 Nation NC (Committed to Florida) and Karissa Fortune Karissa Fortune 6'2" | OH Appleton North | 2023 State WI (Committed to Drake) are also on this Appleton North squad and are very talented pins as well.
Samantha Perlberg Samantha Perlberg 5'10" | OH Chippewa Falls | 2023 State WI – Chippewa Falls – Class of 2023
Samantha is consistent and powerful and had a very successful club season. She impressed at every tournament I saw her play in. Samantha is equally as talented on serve receive and defense as she is on offense which makes her a threat in all six rotations.
Rebecca Ring Rebecca Ring 6'2" | OH Edgewood | 2025 State WI – Edgewood – Class of 2025
Rebecca can play on both pins and in the back row. She is powerful and can manufacture points from nearly anywhere on the court. Rebecca is a versatile athlete who earned great experience on Capital 16 Adidas this past club season.
Emma Koceja Emma Koceja 6'1" | OH Brookfield Central | 2025 State WI – Brookfield Central – Class of 2025
Emma is another powerhouse pin who can bring a lot to this Brookfield Central team. Emma is a smart player who has a lot of experience on the court. She has a strong arm swing and can place the ball well. She will be a fun athlete to watch this season.