Moving Up: Rankings Update 2022
The club season is well underway and our contributors, coaches, and editors have been busy updating our rankings to reflect the hard work of athletes all across the state. Taking into consideration a number of factors, the updates show movement within the list as well as new names. Here are 5 girls who are grinding their way to the top!
Up 14 Spots: Cassie Sieling Cassie Sieling 5'10" | DS/L Bloomington Jefferson | 2022 State MN
- Both Cassie and her twin, Ellie, are developing into top prospects in this class. This year, Cassie has shown the biggest growth moving up to #39 on our list. She finished as the leader in kills at Bloomington Jefferson during the high school season, when in fact, defense is where she is strongest. Cassie has been shifting toward the libero position, but with her 26 inch vertical and fast arm swing her club team Vital 16-1, still like to have her swing and block on the right.
Up 12 Spots: Addy Bzoskie Addy Bzoskie 5'7" | OH Kasson-Mantorville | 2022 State MN
- Playing for the Minnesota Northern Lights 16-2’s team has helped Bzoskie raise her ranking. Switching from smaller programs to larger has helped her get more exposure. The Kasson Mantorville libero has been able to showcase her defensive skills at some of the biggest tournaments. She is now ranked 34th.
Up 10 Spots: Hannah Pharr Hannah Pharr 6'1" | OH RCW | 2022 State MN
- The 6’1” Kandi Elite middle has found her way to the 94th position. A successful season for the 16-1’s team has helped her jump into the top 100 recruits for her class. We have seen her improve her team’s record with her strong blocking.
Up 5 Spots: Jaci Winchell Jaci Winchell 5'7" | S Cannon Falls | 2022 State MN
- The 5’7” setter from Cannon Falls is playing her first club season at SMV. Equipped with a team of powerful hitters, Winchell is able to better exhibit her skill set. Her new ranking is 77th.
Up 3 Spots: Ellie Sieling Ellie Sieling 5'10" | OH Bloomington Jefferson | 2022 State MN
- This 5’9” outside hitter from Bloomington Jefferson has climbed her way into the top 30 for the class of 2022. Currently a member of the Vital Volleyball 16-1 team, Ellie is a leader for the team. Her dynamic skills set, passion for the game, and height make her a top prospect.
Up 1 Spot: Maddie Lipetzky Maddie Lipetzky 6'0" | MB Shakopee | 2022 State MN
- One spot may not seem like much but now Lipetzky enters into summer 20th on our list. It seems lately she has spent more time in the middle than outside. Knowing her role is essential to the success of her NL 16-1 team. The 16’s have already defeated many top teams: Miuzno M1 18-1, Texas Tornados 18 Nat., and Vital Volleyball 16-1 Gold.