Two More Class of 2021 Athletes Make Their Verbal Commitment
Lefler prepares to take a set for MVP at the Prep Dig Gauntlet Add two more to the list of Wisconsin Class of 2021 athletes who are committed, which means two more are unavailable to other coaches. Katelyn Lefler of…
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Continue ReadingAdd two more to the list of Wisconsin Class of 2021 athletes who are committed, which means two more are unavailable to other coaches. Katelyn Lefler of Motion (MVP) and Sussex Hamilton High School has committed to Illinois State where Cora Behnke of FC Elite and Oconto High School has committed to Green Bay. With the new rules in place, the decision for those in the Class of 2021 has been an interesting journey. On May 1, athletes in the Class of 2021 were not allowed to communicate with college coaches until June 15 which then opened up any type of communication (not just the athlete calling the coach, the phone now officially worked both ways).
Katelyn Lefler – Sussex Hamilton – Motion (MVP) – Setter/Right Side
Committed To Illinois State
Lefler has been a solid all around player for MVP where she has primarily been a setter, but can also take some swings from the right side. Her athleticism has only improved in the past year and she is the type of athlete who will be a workhorse like mentality into the gym and make the environment competitive. Before she heads to Illinois State, she will be a key member of the Chargers 2019 season as a Junior where she will be able to set and swing, a key utility player depending on what the matchup calls for. Hamilton will be one of the top teams in D1 with a rigorous schedule. Illinois State was an NCAA Tournament team in 2018 and have built their roster out of some of the top players out of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and now Wisconsin.
Behnke takes a swing for FC Elite.Cora Behnke – Oconto – FC Elite – Outside Hitter
Behnke has been on the radar since entering her Freshman year. A pure six rotation outside who can do a little bit of everything from blasting away on the pin, the roll shot, and being able to serve receive and play a solid middle back. Behnke attends Oconto High School which is just over 30 minutes from Green Bay has been earning All Conference and All State accolades her whole career with two years left. She has been a major part of the FC Elite program where her team has been part of two National Division bids, finishing 5th in 2017. Green Bay will welcome her with in after winning the 2018 Horizon League title and advancing to the NCAA tournament. Other local talent for the Phoenix include Alexis Dorner of Luxemburg-Casco, Kayla Lass of Stevens Point, Kristen Paulus of Random Lake, Tiffany Paalman of Appleton East, Emily Lautenschlager of Hortonville, and Maddie Yoss of DSHA.