Liberos We Love: MN Northern Lights
The feeling opponents get when they see their schedule for the weekend includes one of MN Northern Lights team, is far from love. They typically have the tallest players in the gym, but an essential part of their success…
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Continue ReadingThe feeling opponents get when they see their schedule for the weekend includes one of MN Northern Lights team, is far from love. They typically have the tallest players in the gym, but an essential part of their success is due to those tearing it up in the back court. It doesn’t matter if it is their 1’s, red, white or 3’s team, MN Lights has consistent defensive specialists who are an essential part of the program.
2020/2021
Kaylyn Madison – 5’9” Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”]: Her final year with Lights, she will continue to shine at UMD Duluth. Playing on the 18-2 this year, Kaylyn is a leader for the team and supplies the setters, with the tools to get their assists.
Rylie Rios – 5’7” Totino-Grace: Sharing the defensive duties for the 18-2’s, is this energetic libero. We also love her strong serving skills.
Serafina Rivera – 5’7” Nova Classical Academy Upper School: She seems to have situated herself permanently in the back row on the NL 18-3. This bright student-athlete will continue her passion for the team at the Univserity of San Fransico. It’s possible her near-perfect platform is a result of her in depth understanding of mathematics and angles; after all, she did get a 30 on her ACT.
Annawon Phommasengkeo – 5’4” Burnsville: This bright, student athlete is a part of the 17-Red team. Her fundamental technique and enthusiastic play give her an edge against even the best competition.
Ella Masso 5’5” Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”]: This will be a big season for the state participant. Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”] graduates key players including some in her position. The training, competition and vigorous schedule will give her the chance to be a major part of Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”]’s line up next year.
2022/2023
Simara Amador 5’5” Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”]: This young, up and coming libero has already been an active part for Eagan ‘ last=”]’ last=”]’s success, as she has been on varsity since 8th grade. An elite doubles-sand athlete as well.
Rylee Nelson & Sydney Jaynes: The pair has been sharing defensive duties thus far. Nelson can add a tough jump-serve and Back up setting. Likewise, Jaynes can hit and has precise serve reception. They are on the 15-1 that has only dropped two sets thus far.
Others to watch:
Jenna Pelnis 16-2’s
Corina Benson 15-2’s