Up and Coming: Small and Mighty

<p>It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Mark Twain</p> <p>  These players are probably anxiously awaiting a growth spurt and are likely to grow over the next few years;  but, if they don't, we are confident there will always be a place on court for them!  Small yet mighty and young but determined,  these ten players are already doing<em> big</em> things.</p> <p><strong>Libero/Defensive Specialist: </strong>The somewhat obvious position for any player 5'5'' or shorter.  Despite being one of the shortest on their team's, they typically have better coordination and muscle mass; making them great passers and servers.</p> <p><em>Abbie Higley (5'5'')</em>; Cambridge-Isanti - MN Select</p> <p><em>Elie Lesch (5'2''); Minneota - SW MN </em></p> <p><em style="font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;">Jenna Rubbelke (5'2'')</em><span style="font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;">; North St. Paul - North Jrs.</span></p> <p><i>Lola Wagner (5'4'')</i>; Zumbrota Mazeppa</p> <p style="font-style: normal;"><strong style="font-size: 16px;">O<span style="font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;">utside Hitters:  </span></strong><span style="font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;">This group is made up of athletic, explosive jumpers.  They have fast approaches, and play defense with the best.  We anticipate height to match their power in years to come!</span></p> <p style="font-style: normal;"><em style="font-size: 16px;">Tessa Erlandson (5'6'')</em>; Kenyon Wannamingo - SMV </p> <p style="font-style: normal;"><em style="font-size: 16px;">Ainsley Halvorsen (5'5'')</em>; Heritage Christian - Crossfire </p> <p style="font-style: normal;"><em style="font-size: 16px;">Kennedy McCabe (5'4'');</em> Mabel Canton </p> <p><em>Lindsey Rossow</em> (5'6''); Rochester (RCLS) - SMV</p> <p><strong>Setter/Right-side: </strong>Two very versatile players who can set and attack.  Great fundamental skills and would be great utility players in years to come.</p> <p><i>Kalleigh Carr (5'6'')</i>; Russell-Tyler-Ruthton - SW MN</p> <p><em>Karsee Kampsen</em> (5'5''); Belgrade-Brooten-Elosa - BBE</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>