Who to Watch Wheaton Classic Invitational – Silver Bracket
Brian Gibboney
In this article:
<p>The Wheaton Warrenville Classic Silver bracket hosts some competitive student-athletes that sometimes go unnoticed. Here are some "Noted Notables".</p>
<p><strong>Devyn Day, 6'0, OH, Geneva, Fusion VBC</strong></p>
<p>Through 2019, Devyn leads the team in kills with 98 including four against Marist in their first round match. The Junior will be one of two Geneva leaders in kills for the tournament.</p>
<p><strong>Cassidy Brown, OH, 5'11, Geneva, </strong></p>
<p>You will spot the senior Cassidy receiving nearly as many swings as her junior outside hitter counterpart. she has 97 on the season, averaging 3.6 kills per set.</p>
<p><strong>Peyton O'Brien, 2021, 6'0, S, Libertyville, Sky High VBC, Ole Miss</strong> </p>
<p>The offense runs through the hands of junior setter Peyton O'Brien. As long as Libertyville can pass well, Peyton will get the ball to her hitters. She is also on the Prepdig.com juniors to watch list.<br />
<br />
</p>
<p><strong>Nicole Komendant, 2020, 5'8, OH Lemont</strong></p>
<p>A strong "go to" outside hitter, Nicole is both consistent playing defense and attacking the ball. This team rallies around her.</p>
<p><br />
<strong>Kayla Lannert, 2020, 5'9, S, St. Charles North, Fusion, NJIT</strong></p>
<p>Heading to New Jersey Institute of Technology, Kayla has a nice jump set and makes good decisions in her setting choices. Despite the team losing to a state power in Sandburg, she made get choices in finding her hitters. A Prepdig.com Player to Watch.</p>
<p><strong>Trinity Sheridan, 2020, 5'11, RS, Prairie Ridge, Sky High VBC, UNLV</strong></p>
<p>Listed at 5'11, Trinity plays above her height. She's a skilled "oppo" that gets kills just when Prairie Ridge needs them. Also on the list as a Prepdig.com Player to watch.</p>
<p><strong>Paige Gardella, 2020, 5'7. S, Rosary, Fusion VBC, Ithaca</strong></p>
<p>Paige is not just "another strong setter" but a senior leader looking to help Rosary to a silver bracket win. A selection to Prepdig.com Players to Watch.</p>
<p><strong>Silver Bracket Predictions</strong></p>
<p><strong>Quarterfinals<br />
</strong>Geneva vs. Libertyville, Geneva in two sets<br />
IC Catholic vs. Lemont, ICC winning in three sets<br />
St. Charles North vs. DeKalb, SCN sweep <br />
Prairie Ridge vs. Rosary, Prairie Ridge squeaking by in three sets</p>
<p><strong>Semifinals</strong><br />
Geneva vs. ICC, Geneva sweeping ICC<br />
SCN vs. Prairie Ridge, Prairie Ridge finding a way to win in three</p>
<p><strong>Finals<br />
Geneva vs. Prairie Ridge, </strong><br />
Look for both teams to be ultra-competitive, but Geneva coming away with the Bronze bracket title.</p>
Access all of Prep Dig
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading
Already a subscriber?
Log in
