Preview: Top Matches for Tuesday
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Wapakoneta vs. New BremenWapakoneta comes into this match at 5-0 as New Bremen is also unbeaten at 3-0 early this season. Both teams feature some terrific talent and will need to rely on their serving and defense to disrupt the…
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Continue ReadingWapakoneta vs. New Bremen
Wapakoneta comes into this match at 5-0 as New Bremen is also unbeaten at 3-0 early this season. Both teams feature some terrific talent and will need to rely on their serving and defense to disrupt the offensive power they both are capable of producing. Wapakoneta’s
Brenna K Palmer
Brenna
K Palmer
6'3" | RS
Wapakoneta | 2023
State
OH
is one of the most prolific point scorers in the state as she is averaging a massive 7.5 kills per set. Their second biggest impact comes from junior Emily Vanhorn at 2.5 kills per set. Senior setter Reyna Woodruff is averaging 10.7 assists per set. The Cardinals of New Bremen have good size and athleticism in
Olivia Heitkamp
Olivia
Heitkamp
6'1" | RS
New Bremen | 2024
State
#185
Nation
OH
(4.7 kills per set) as she can score as well as apply pressure defensively at the net. A critical phase could be the service line as New Bremen has 50 total aces over three matches, led by sophomore setter
Melina Schrader
Melina
Schrader
5'7" | S
New Bremen | 2025
State
OH
with 21. She also dishes just over nine assists per set.
Magnificat vs. Lake Catholic
The defending Division I champions are 2-0 and led by the 4.3 kills per set from
Julia Sprecher
Julia
Sprecher
5'10" | OH
Magnificat | 2024
State
OH
. She also leads the team defensively with nine digs per match. First-year prospect Sydney Borowy helps them reload a bit and is second offensively at 2.5 kills per set while junior middle
Sophia Anghilante
Sophia
Anghilante
6'1" | MB
Magnificat | 2023
State
OH
is averaging 2.3 to create some good balance at the net. The key to this team is setter
Lauren Yacobucci
Lauren
Yacobucci
5'11" | S
Magnificat | 2023
State
OH
and her 10.0 assists per set production. The Lake Catholic Cougars have some good point scoring potential as well. Leading their offense is
Katie Sowko
Katie
Sowko
6'0" | OH
Lake Catholic | 2024
State
OH
at 3.1 kills per set while sophomore teammate Natalya Bergant is second at 2.3. They also have a solid floor leader in
Hannah Pattie
Hannah
Pattie
5'7" | S
Lake Catholic | 2024
State
OH
as she is just shy of averaging 10 assists per set while also finding her offensive opportunities at 1.6 kills per set on a .545 efficiency. Both teams enter this match unbeaten in 2022.
Tinora vs. Miller City
Both teams arrive to Tuesday’s contest unbeaten as the Rams from Tinora have yet to drop a set. They were a senior-laden team in 2021 going 21-5 overall but graduated the majority of their roster forcing inexperience to find a way this season. For Miller City, they are currently led by a group of youngsters as well on the offensive side as sophomore Morgan Verhoff is leading them with 3.8 kills per set. First-year prospects Savanna Niese and Libby Erford also offer point scoring at 2.9 and 1.3 kills per set respectively.