Players We’ll Miss in the 2022 Season
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With the 2022 HS season officially started, that also means some of the biggest stars of the past few years will begin their college careers with the inception of the 2022 NCAA season. The 2022 class in Michigan boasted one…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2022 HS season officially started, that also means some of the biggest stars of the past few years will begin their college careers with the inception of the 2022 NCAA season.
The 2022 class in Michigan boasted one of the best graduating classes in recent history. Regardless of division, Michigan produced some game changers that made history with their high school teams and will go on to lead programs like NC State, Michigan State, etc.
Here are some of the best from the 2022 class that we’ll miss in the high school scene this fall.
Ava Brizard Ava Brizard 6'0" | OH Marian | 2022 State #16 Nation MI – Marian/North Carolina State
Miss Volleyball herself, Ava Brizard Ava Brizard 6'0" | OH Marian | 2022 State #16 Nation MI , capped off an illustrious prep career with a repeat state title. At 6’1, Brizard is the complete package on the court. Her offense is top notch and her passing is quite solid. Her game will move to NC State where she’ll play under an Olympic Gold Medalist, Luka Slabe. I predict Brizard to make a huge impact with the Wolfpack.
Maradith O’Gorman Maradith O’Gorman 6'2" | RS Lakewood | 2022 State #24 Nation MI – Lakewood Odessa/Michigan State
An absolute powerhouse, the O’Gorman name has been at the forefront of the conversation for quite sometime now. In her last season, Maradith O’Gorman Maradith O’Gorman 6'2" | RS Lakewood | 2022 State #24 Nation MI was the lone wolf of the sister 1-2 punch, and she delivered greatly. Not only did she lead Lakewood to another semifinal post season, but she was the AAU MVP in leading FaR Out to a national championship. O’Gorman will for sure make a big impact in the new era for Michigan State volleyball.
Alyssa Borellis Alyssa Borellis 5'11" | S Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State #33 Nation MI – Notre Dame Prep/Ole Miss
No one had a bigger 2021 high school season than Alyssa Borellis Alyssa Borellis 5'11" | S Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State #33 Nation MI , even an injury to her hands couldn’t slow her down. Borellis has been at the forefront of this powerhouse program all four years of her career and it is going to get some taking use to to not see her in the green. Borellis takes her winning ways though to a program in a new era under another Olympic Medalist, Kayla Banwarth.
Josie Bloom Josie Bloom 5'6" | DS/L Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State #150 Nation MI – Notre Dame Prep/Virginia Tech
She may have only donned the off-colored jersey for a single season, but man, did she wear it well. Noted as one of the top defenders and receivers in the state, across all divisions, Josie Bloom Josie Bloom 5'6" | DS/L Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State #150 Nation MI was critical in the success of the Irish this past season. She walks into a conference (ACC) that is on the rise as of late. With recruits like this, its no doubt that the ACC will continue to strengthen.
Evelyn Doezema Evelyn Doezema 6'2" | OH Grand Rapids Christian | 2022 State #34 Nation MI – Grand Rapids Christian/Michigan State
Another Spartan on this list, Evelyn Doezema Evelyn Doezema 6'2" | OH Grand Rapids Christian | 2022 State #34 Nation MI is another name that has become a household name over her four years in the MHSAA. And we have seen her play her fair share of roles, going in and out of the middle, to just an offensive bomb on the left side, to a complete six rotation threat. Doezema joins post-season rival O’Gorman as a Sparty and between the two, Michigan State has a dangerous combination.
Serena Nyambio Serena Nyambio 6'2" | MB Country Day | 2022 State #17 Nation MI – Detroit Country Day/Michigan
If you’ve ever heard of the name of Inky Ajanaku, a Stanford legend, then you’ve seen the potential that this player has. I compare Ajanaku to Serena Nyambio Serena Nyambio 6'2" | MB Country Day | 2022 State #17 Nation MI because of the great similarities the two have when they play. Crazy athleticism, the arm swing, the insane blocking and not to mention, that slide. Nyambio will be in the Maize and Blue this season and will add some much needed depth to the Wolverine roster, if she doesn’t end up starting.
Cari Bohm Cari Bohm 6'4" | MB Ann Arbor Skyline | 2022 State #39 Nation MI – Ann Arbor Skyline/Illinois
Another big middle blocker joining the big ten, Cari Bohm Cari Bohm 6'4" | MB Ann Arbor Skyline | 2022 State #39 Nation MI will be a Fighting Illini. A part of the big 1-2 punch for Skyline that marched all the way to a Division 1 championship, she could be just a huge for the Illini as she was for the Eagles. Last season saw the Illini cause a huge upset early in the tournament and with a recruit like Bohm, I can easily see this happening again.
Maddi Osantowski Maddi Osantowski 5'10" | OH Reese | 2022 State MI – Reese/Cornerstone
Arguably one of the biggest names from last season was that of Maddi Osantowski Maddi Osantowski 5'10" | OH Reese | 2022 State MI out of Reese. Predicted to drop out at districts, Osantowski and the Rockets marched to the title, upset by upset. Osantowski not only makes history with the Division 3 title, but she is now one of the top scorers in a championship game. I predict Osantowski will continue her winning ways at Cornerstone.
Brooke Dzwik Brooke Dzwik 5'10" | OH Battle Creek St. Phil | 2022 State MI – Battle Creek St. Phil/Michigan Tech
Another highlight from the MHSAA title games, there was no defending Brooke Dzwik Brooke Dzwik 5'10" | OH Battle Creek St. Phil | 2022 State MI in the Division 4 tournament. Put however many bodies you wanted on the court, and she would have found a way to the court. A part of the legacy program that is St. Phil, she joins a long list of big names and will join another perennial power with Michigan Tech.
Carlina Bender Carlina Bender 5'5" | DS/L Hudsonville | 2022 State MI – Hudsonville/Eastern Michigan
Another big name from last year’s final four, Carlina Bender Carlina Bender 5'5" | DS/L Hudsonville | 2022 State MI hasn’t lost her winning ways. Alongside O’Gorman, Bender won an AAU National Championship with FaR Out this past June, shortly after announcing her commitment to the Eastern Michigan Eagles. As Eastern looks to get back to their winning way in the MAC, a pick up like Bender was a great place to start.