Club Preview: Nebraska Juniors 15 Black

<p>If you want to catch a glimpse of the future stars of Nebraska high school volleyball, the 15s age division is a good place to start.</p> <p>As difficult as it is for freshmen to make an impact at the varsity level in high school, the club season allows those athletes a place to showcase their talents against each other.</p> <p>Here is a look at the Nebraska Juniors 15 Black squad for this season, coached by Omaha Marian Hall of Famer and former Syracuse University standout Jean Hern.</p> <p>Setting and defense looks to be a strength for Juniors 15 Black but the team also has good height for its age division.</p> <p><strong>Saige Craven</strong>, a 5’6 freshman, had 734 assists and 191 digs this fall for Ashland-Greenwood while <strong>Anna Burt</strong> of Lincoln Pius X and <strong>Roan Brandon</strong> of Gretna can also handle setter duties and all three can play well in the back row.</p> <p>In the middle, Juniors 15 Black has 5’11 <strong>Leah Mach</strong> of Fairbury, who had 169 kills this season as well as Gretna freshman <strong>Shaina Russell</strong>. Both Lutheran High Northeast freshman <strong>Becca Gebhardt</strong> and Papillion-LaVista South 8^th grader <strong>Ava LeGrand</strong> can either play middle or on the outside.</p> <p><strong>Madison Bahm</strong>, although just a 5’6 freshman, had 196 kills and 123 digs for Lincoln Northeast this fall and fellow Rocket freshman <strong>Bella Simmons</strong> can play at either pin. <strong>Myah Anderson</strong>, a freshman at Lincoln Southwest, also looks to play at outside hitter.</p>