River City Juniors President’s Classic 2020: 17/18s Best Hitters!
There were some really good hitters at this tournament over President’s Day Weekend! Below are some observations and stats about the best I saw. Ava Cunningham – Ava is a 5’6″ OH from Papillion LaVista High School who will graduate…
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Continue ReadingThere were some really good hitters at this tournament over President’s Day Weekend! Below are some observations and stats about the best I saw.
Ava Cunningham – Ava is a 5’6″ OH from Papillion LaVista High School who will graduate in 2021. She has really nice front and back row attacks and was very impressive at this tournament. Her stats last fall were 1.8 KPS, a .923 serve efficiency with 2 aces, she only played in 6 sets for high school but got 3 blocks and 4 digs and is definitely prepping to compete with a team packed full of talent for her senior year.
Ella Matthies Ella Matthies 5'9" | DS/L Omaha Roncalli | 2021 State NE – Ella is another really strong OH. Ella attends Roncalli Catholic and will be a 2021 graduate. She is consistent, methodical, and a great player. Her stats last fall were 2.9 KPS and 21 total blocks. She is better than her school stats look and I would expect her to be a great pick for the next level. If you are a coach looking for stability I would recommend looking at Ella!
Emma Coffey – Emma is home-schooled so I don’t have stats to share about her but she is definitely a hitter worth taking a look at. She has very good court awareness and knows how to put a ball down for a kill. She was instrumental in getting the points for her team at this tournament.
Katie Mendick – Katie is a really strong player listed as an OH on her team’s roster. She is fast and smart, with really good court awareness and an uncanny ability to save balls from going out of play. She produces points, balances this team, and is a leader on the court. Katie is a junior who will graduate in 2021 from Bellevue East in Nebraska. Her stats last season were 3.0 KPS, .913 serve efficiency with 35 aces, 1.6 DPS, and 33 total blocks. She is definitely one to watch!
Elizabeth Elkins Elizabeth Elkins 5'9" | OH Council Bluffs St. Albert | 2021 State IA – Elizabeth is one of the team captains and the court captain for her team this year. She is the highest point earner for her team and is a joy to watch on the court. She never gives up. She is a 6-rotation player who hits from wherever she is on the court effectively. Her last school season stats were 2.39 KPS, a .815 serve efficiency with 46 aces, 2.16 DPS, and 19 total blocks.
Paige Smith Paige Smith 5'9" | OH Sidney | 2021 State IA – Paige is a junior who will graduate from state championship winners, Sidney High School in 2021. She plays as an OH on this club team and plays all-around. She can receive, dig, hit, set, and serve very well. She definitely has command of all of the skills needed to play at the next level. Her stats last fall were 1.79 KPS, a .955 serve efficiency with 35 aces, 2.9 DPS, and 22 total blocks. She played in all 115 sets for her high school team who are the Class 1A Iowa State Champions for 2019.