Club Preview: SWI Third Degree VBC

In random gyms all across Southwest Iowa hundreds of athletes are hard at it for the upcoming 2020 club season. Rep after rep, dig after dig, serve after serve, drill after drill...these athletes know what it takes to get ahead in the game that they love. After completing their individual high school seasons, they hit the tryout trail to find a home for the winter. These girls understand hard work and dedication. They leave it all on the court in the hope of finding some recognition, some success, some sense of satisfaction for all of the skinned knees, sprained ankles, and jammed fingers. Some are locally famous, some are unknown, but for now it doesn't matter because it is ground zero and they are all in the same place getting ready for the same thing: Club Volleyball!!! [caption id="attachment_75898" align="alignleft" width="150"] [player_tooltip player_id="93045" first="Elizabeth" last="Elkins"] class of 2021.[/caption] <a href="https://prepdig.com/player/elizabeth-elkins/">[player_tooltip player_id="93045" first="Elizabeth" last="Elkins"]</a> - 5'9" OH, class of 2021, formerly of Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson in the 2019 high school volleyball season and a recent transfer to Saint Albert High School, will play with the 17 White team for SWI Third Degree volleyball club in the 2020 club season. Elizabeth is a really smart six rotation player who can charge the offense and make things happen. She was the top hitter for her team during the high school season and should put up some really good numbers this club season.         [caption id="attachment_75892" align="alignleft" width="150"] Mallory Miller class of 2021.[/caption] <div class="mceTemp"> </div>   Mallory Miller - 5'7" Right, class of 2021, Lewis Central High School, will play with the 17 White team at SWI Third Degree volleyball club for the 2020 club season. Mallory appears to be in all the right places on the court and can deliver a hot hit when needed. She was also successful 100% of the time with her serves for her high school team and I look for the same consistency this club season.       [caption id="attachment_75900" align="alignleft" width="150"] Maddie Hansen class of 2021.[/caption]   Maddie Hansen - 5'10" Right, class of 2021, Concordia High School in Omaha, NE, will play with the 17 Black team at SWI Third Degree volleyball club for the 2020 club season. Maddie seems to be able to hit well in all of the front row spots and has a good block as well.         [caption id="attachment_75897" align="alignleft" width="150"] [player_tooltip player_id="78451" first="Delaney" last="Esterling"] class of 2020.[/caption]   <a href="https://prepdig.com/player/delaney-esterling/">[player_tooltip player_id="78451" first="Delaney" last="Esterling"]</a> - 5'11" OH, Lewis Central High School, Iowa Western Community College commit, will play with the 18s for SWI Third Degree for the 2020 club season. Delaney is an excellent OH, with 3.19 KPS in her senior high school season. I think she will have an even better club season in 2020.         [caption id="attachment_75896" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rachel Cushing class of 2020.[/caption]   Rachel Cushing - 5'4" DS/L from Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa will play for the 18s for SWI Third Degree volleyball club for the 2020 Club Season. Rachel had over 98% success with her serves for her high school season and 4.63 DPS. I have seen her practice but cannot wait to see her in tournament play this club season.       [caption id="attachment_75895" align="alignleft" width="150"] Taylon Keefer class of 2020.[/caption]   <a href="https://prepdig.com/player/taylan-keefer/">[player_tooltip player_id="78425" first="Taylan" last="Keefer"]</a> - 5'4" DS/L of Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln will play with the 18 Black team for SWI Third Degree volleyball club for the 2020 club season. Taylan is a Bellevue University commit. Taylan served at 95% during the high school season and had 5.68 DPS.         [caption id="attachment_75894" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rachel Wietzki class of 2020.[/caption]   Rachel Wietzki - 5'8" Right, from Fremont Mills will play with the 18 Black team for SWI Third Degree volleyball club for the 2020 club season. She had a 90% serve efficiency, was second in digs, and was the top hitter with 3.04 KPS for Fremont Mills during her high school season.         [caption id="attachment_75891" align="alignleft" width="150"] Sam Christiansen c;lass of 2020.[/caption]   <a href="https://prepdig.com/player/samantha-christiansen/">[player_tooltip player_id="78420" first="Samantha" last="Christiansen"]</a> - 5'6" Setter from Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln will play with the 18 Black team for SWI Third Degree volleyball club for the 2020 club season. She is committed to Midland University. She is a great setter and really good on defense as well. She is coming off a high school season where they punched their ticket to state in 2019 and I cannot wait to see what she accomplishes this club season.