2019 Club Preview: Mizuno M1

<p>A high quality environment with a great facility, M1 has a strong reputation as a competitive learning experience for all of their athletes. Consistently competitive in the North Country Region and nationally, M1 once again features a strong collection of teams for the 2019 season. One of the largest clubs around, M1 features multiple teams at all age groups from U18 to U13 and one additional team at U12. The following is a breakdown of their U18 and U17 teams for 2019. </p> <p><strong>M1 18-1</strong><br /> A collection of committed athletes lead this team but they are supported by some great talent still seeking their best opportunity at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id="9900" first="Elizabeth" last="Juhnke"], the highly touted outside hitter from Lakeville North, is committed to South Dakota and will undoubtedly continue to be a significant point scorer with her dynamic arm. [player_tooltip player_id="9929" first="Alena" last="Moldan"] is the libero and one of the best in the state. A New Mexico commit, she will be a key factor in this team's ability to score at a high rate. The other two committed athletes are Ellianna Wiertsema (Concordia-St. Paul) and [player_tooltip player_id="29910" first="Grace" last="Legris"] (Tufts commit). Some of this team's best assets are among their uncommitted core including [player_tooltip player_id="29875" first="Nicole" last="Banitt"] ([program_tooltip program_id='430430' first='Lakeville' last='South'] HS), an athletic middle that is effective in front and behind the setter, [player_tooltip player_id="71674" first="Emily" last="Torborg"] ([program_tooltip program_id='430430' first='Lakeville' last='South'] HS) another middle that will provide good balance in that position, while [player_tooltip player_id="29877" first="Alaina" last="Bohrer"] (Edina HS) and [player_tooltip player_id="29774" first="Bailee" last="Swanson"] (Farimont HS) will contribute on the pins. The setter duo of [player_tooltip player_id="29880" first="Ella" last="Haugen"] (Edina HS) and [player_tooltip player_id="71669" first="Sarah" last="Luong"] (Benilde-St. Margaret's) will provide great floor leadership and distribution.</p> <p><em>Uncommitted athletes:</em><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="29875" first="Nicole" last="Banitt"] - MB | 2019 | [program_tooltip program_id='430430' first='Lakeville' last='South']<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="29877" first="Alaina" last="Bohrer"] - OH | 2019 | Edina HS<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="29880" first="Ella" last="Haugen"] - S | 2019 | Edina HS<br /> Sara Luong - S | 2020 | Benilde-St. Margaret's<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="29774" first="Bailee" last="Swanson"] - OH | 2019 | Fairmont HS<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="71674" first="Emily" last="Torborg"] - RS/MB | 2020 | [program_tooltip program_id='430430' first='Lakeville' last='South'] HS</p> <p><strong>M1 17-1</strong><br /> This team will be one to follow early on to see how this group blends given their experience, skill set, and expectations as a M1 representative. Key members of this squad include [player_tooltip player_id="57498" first="Megan" last="Reilly"] (Northfield HS), [player_tooltip player_id="57497" first="Lauren" last="Jasper"] (Academy of Holy Angels), [player_tooltip player_id="71958" first="Tori" last="Moe"] (New Prague HS), Brianna Van Well (Woodbury HS), and [player_tooltip player_id="57542" first="Emma" last="Honsa"] (Cretin-Derham Hall HS). The roster of uncommitted athletes includes:</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="57542" first="Emma" last="Honsa"] - OH | 2020 | Cretin-Derham Hall HS<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="71697" first="Katherine" last="Wong"] - OH/RS | 2020 | Eagan HS<br /> Terrah Moshier - L/DS | 2020 | Tartan HS<br /> Lauryn Miller - DS | 2020 | Eagan HS<br /> Brianna Van Well - OH | 2020 | Woodbury HS<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="57498" first="Megan" last="Reilly"] - OH  | 2021 | Northfield HS<br /> Kat Warpinski - L/OH | 2020 | Edina HS<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="71958" first="Tori" last="Moe"] - OH/S | 2021 | New Prague HS<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="57497" first="Lauren" last="Jasper"] - OH/RS | 2020 | Academy of Holy Angels<br /> Elsie  - MB | 2020 | DeLaSalle HS</p> <p>For more information about M1 and their teams, visit their <a href="http://www.m1volleyball.com">website</a>.</p>