<p>It’s the third and final day of the 2020 Volleyball Draft.</p>
<p>If you missed Day 1’s <a href="https://bit.ly/3eEezVs"><strong>first two rounds</strong></a> or yesterday’s <strong><u><a href="https://bit.ly/2xYHhQl">3<sup>rd</sup>-5<sup>th</sup> Rounds</a></u></strong>, feel free to go back and see.</p>
<p>Today’s rounds are about filling any remaining holes in the starting lineup while adding depth with the best available options. Should be an exciting five rounds for our teams.</p>
<p>Let’s get to the picks.</p>
<p><strong>Round 6</strong></p>
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<p><strong>1. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="50292" first="Kaylin" last="Collins"], OH Mercy/Michigan Elite (2021): </strong>Coming off an injury, Collins still is a top outside-hitting option.</p>
<p><strong> 2. Cougars – Avery Horejsi, L/DS Walled Lake Central/Unified (2021): </strong>A determined and feisty libero that will provide leadership in the back row.</p>
<p><strong> 3. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="50308" first="Anna" last="Butler"], MH Byron Center/FaR Out (2021): </strong>Butler makes the most of her opportunities and you can’t question her effort.</p>
<p><strong> 4. Bulldogs – [player_tooltip player_id="89337" first="Ola" last="Nowak"], S/OH/DS Grandville/FaR Out (2021): </strong>Like her new teammate Aly Borellis, Nowak can play anywhere and offers roster flexibility.</p>
<p><strong> 5. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="50294" first="Sophie" last="Plate"], MH Greenville/MVA (2021): </strong>Another talented middle off the board. Plate will be a great addition.</p>
<p><strong> 6. Tigers – [player_tooltip player_id="50301" first="Tatum" last="Otolski"], MH Forest Hills Central/MVA (2021): </strong>Good size. Good explosiveness.</p>
<p><strong> 7. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="23440" first="Madison" last="Grace"], OH Fraser/Team Detroit (2021): </strong>An explosive outside that can play around the court.</p>
<p><strong> 8. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="60832" first="Amanda" last="Glanton"], MH Davison/Michigan Elite (2022): </strong>An athletic 6’3” middle is great value to end the sixth.</p>
<p><strong>Round 7</strong></p>
<p><strong> 1. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="24859" first="Taylor" last="Humphrey"], OH Byron Center/FaR Out (2022): </strong>Humphrey adds depth to a solid roster of hitters for the Warriors.</p>
<p><strong>2. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="50333" first="Kira" last="Buza"], MH Eisenhower/Legacy (2021): </strong>Buza plays well above her 5’11” frame.</p>
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<p><strong>3. Tigers – [player_tooltip player_id="24874" first="Ellia" last="Sechrist"], OH Walled Lake Central/Team Detroit (2022): </strong>Sechrist has really improved a lot in the last year and could be a big steal in this draft.</p>
<p><strong> 4. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="24847" first="Audrey" last="Brown"], OH Seaholm/Legacy (2022): </strong>Another improving hitter, Brown has become a very consistent finisher.</p>
<p><strong> 5. Bulldogs – Brooklyn Conner, MH Forest Hills Central/MVA (2022): </strong>A big, long middle that can also play the right side. Conner is a great addition for the Bulldogs.</p>
<p><strong> 6. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="14172" first="Mackenzie" last="Gross"], OH Grand Haven/MVA (2021): </strong>The Wildcats add an explosive and long outside that is a wall to get past.</p>
<p><strong> 7. Cougars – [player_tooltip player_id="50300" first="Anna" last="Smith"], OH Mendon/FaR Out (2021): </strong>A player capable of taking over games, Smith knows how to win and will be a draft steal.</p>
<p><strong> 8. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="14204" first="Jenna" last="Vaske"], OH/S Charyl Stockwell/Michigan Elite (2021): </strong>Vaske can provide the Lions with a solid hitting option, or another setter.</p>
<p><strong>Round 8</strong></p>
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<p><strong>1. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="50307" first="Lauren" last="Peal"], L/DS Grand Rapids Christian/FaR Out (2021): </strong>A steady veteran presence with championship experience.</p>
<p><strong> 2. Cougars – [player_tooltip player_id="24867" first="Jessica" last="Mondragon"], L/DS Northville/Michigan Elite (2022): </strong>A defender with a lot of promise from a program that cranks out tremendous liberos.</p>
<p><strong> 3. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="50315" first="Riley" last="Hoffman"], L/DS Forest Hills Easter/MVA (2021): </strong>Great back-row option to pair with [player_tooltip player_id="50290" first="Rachel" last="Jennings"]. The Wildcats will be tremendous defensively.</p>
<p><strong> 4. Bulldogs – [player_tooltip player_id="50299" first="Sage" last="Kissman"], OH Mason/Five1 Athletics (2021): </strong>A talented outside that is ready to show she can compete with the best in the state.</p>
<p><strong> 5. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="24838" first="Lyse" last="Bates"], L/DS Portage Northern/Deadfrog (2022): </strong>The rock in the back row for Deadfrog may open a lot of eyes in the next year.</p>
<p><strong> 6. Tigers – Sierra Nausieda, L/DS Grand Rapids Catholic Central/MVA (2022): </strong>Another great defensive option from the West side of the state.</p>
<p><strong> 7. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="60859" first="Amina" last="Robinson"], L/DS Mercy/Michigan Elite (2022): </strong>Was given the starting libero position at Mercy and helped them win a state championship.</p>
<p><strong> 8. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="24848" first="Tatum" last="Casper"], OH Marian/Legacy (2022): </strong>The Warriors have loaded up with young hitting talent and Casper is a great value pick.</p>
<p><strong>Round 9</strong></p>
<p><strong> 1. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="50319" first="Sophia" last="Oakes"], L/DS Pinckney/Michigan Elite (2021): </strong>Consistent, athletic defender.</p>
<p><strong>2. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="91610" first="Seiler" last="Hruska"], OH Marquette/Sports Performance Club (2022): </strong>Committed to doing what she has to do to better herself.</p>
<p><strong> 3. Tigers – [player_tooltip player_id="50326" first="Caris" last="Cross"], S Bedford/Toledo Volleyball Club (2021): </strong>Great athlete. A steal this late.</p>
<p><strong> 4. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="50325" first="Jaden" last="Rice"], OH/MH Northville/Legacy (2021): </strong>Versatile option at the net.</p>
<p><strong> 5. Bulldogs – [player_tooltip player_id="24860" first="Summer" last="Jidas"], L/DS Clarkston/Legacy (2022): </strong>Battle-tested and has a great serve.</p>
<p><strong> 6. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="50312" first="Sydney" last="Reed"], MH Northville/Legacy (2021): </strong>A gamer that gives great effort.</p>
<p><strong> 7. Cougars – [player_tooltip player_id="50334" first="Savannah" last="Hall"], S Mattawan/FaR Out (2021): </strong>Ran a very efficient and smooth Mattawan offense.</p>
<p><strong> 8. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="14193" first="Kendall" last="Robertson"], MH Lake Orion/Michigan Elite (2021): </strong>Experienced and ever-improving middle.</p>
<p><strong>Round 10</strong></p>
<p><strong> 1. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="50313" first="Jenna" last="O’Brien"], OH Regina/Michigan Elite (2021): </strong>Another power arm to utilize.</p>
<p><strong> 2. Cougars – [player_tooltip player_id="24866" first="Emma" last="Mirabelli"], MH Traverse City Christian/Northshore (2022): </strong>A gem in the north.</p>
<p><strong> 3. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="24835" first="Kendyl" last="Andrews"], S/DS Flushing/Michigan Elite (2022): </strong>Can excel at setter or in the back row.</p>
<p><strong> 4. Bulldogs – [player_tooltip player_id="24857" first="Bianca" last="Giglio"], OH/MH Notre Dame Prep/Legacy (2022): </strong>Another promising hitter from NDP.</p>
<p><strong> 5. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="24845" first="Renee" last="Brines"], S Cadillac/FaR Out (2022): </strong>Big 2019 prep season and played up in age in club.</p>
<p><strong> 6. Tigers – [player_tooltip player_id="66291" first="Laurece" last="Abraham"], MH Country Day/Legacy (2023): </strong>High ceiling, great explosiveness.</p>
<p><strong> 7. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="66313" first="Erin" last="Kline"], S Mercy/Legacy (2023): </strong>The young setter continues to get to learn from [player_tooltip player_id="14163" first="Julia" last="Bishop"].</p>
<p><strong> 8. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="66296" first="Skylar" last="Bump"], S Lakewood/FaR Out (2023): </strong>Big 2019 prep season has her as a breakout star in the state.</p>
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