2020 Volleyball Draft: 6th-10th Round Selections

It’s the third and final day of the 2020 Volleyball Draft. If you missed Day 1’s <a href="https://bit.ly/3eEezVs">first two rounds</a> or yesterday’s <a href="https://bit.ly/2xYHhQl">3rd-5th Rounds</a>, feel free to go back and see. 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. Let’s get to the picks. Round 6 [caption id="attachment_90889" align="alignright" width="275"] [player_tooltip player_id="50292" first="Kaylin" last="Collins"][/caption] 1. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="50292" first="Kaylin" last="Collins"], OH Mercy/Michigan Elite (2021): Coming off an injury, Collins still is a top outside-hitting option. 2. Cougars – Avery Horejsi, L/DS Walled Lake Central/Unified (2021): A determined and feisty libero that will provide leadership in the back row. 3. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="50308" first="Anna" last="Butler"], MH Byron Center/FaR Out (2021): Butler makes the most of her opportunities and you can’t question her effort. 4. Bulldogs – [player_tooltip player_id="89337" first="Ola" last="Nowak"], S/OH/DS Grandville/FaR Out (2021): Like her new teammate Aly Borellis, Nowak can play anywhere and offers roster flexibility. 5. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="50294" first="Sophie" last="Plate"], MH Greenville/MVA (2021): Another talented middle off the board. Plate will be a great addition. 6. Tigers – [player_tooltip player_id="50301" first="Tatum" last="Otolski"], MH Forest Hills Central/MVA (2021): Good size. Good explosiveness. 7. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="23440" first="Madison" last="Grace"], OH Fraser/Team Detroit (2021): An explosive outside that can play around the court. 8. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="60832" first="Amanda" last="Glanton"], MH Davison/Michigan Elite (2022): An athletic 6’3” middle is great value to end the sixth. Round 7 1. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="24859" first="Taylor" last="Humphrey"], OH Byron Center/FaR Out (2022): Humphrey adds depth to a solid roster of hitters for the Warriors. 2. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="50333" first="Kira" last="Buza"], MH Eisenhower/Legacy (2021): Buza plays well above her 5’11” frame. [caption id="attachment_84974" align="alignright" width="300"] [player_tooltip player_id="24874" first="Ellia" last="Sechrist"][/caption] 3. Tigers – [player_tooltip player_id="24874" first="Ellia" last="Sechrist"], OH Walled Lake Central/Team Detroit (2022): Sechrist has really improved a lot in the last year and could be a big steal in this draft. 4. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="24847" first="Audrey" last="Brown"], OH Seaholm/Legacy (2022): Another improving hitter, Brown has become a very consistent finisher. 5. Bulldogs – Brooklyn Conner, MH Forest Hills Central/MVA (2022): A big, long middle that can also play the right side. Conner is a great addition for the Bulldogs. 6. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="14172" first="Mackenzie" last="Gross"], OH Grand Haven/MVA (2021): The Wildcats add an explosive and long outside that is a wall to get past. 7. Cougars – [player_tooltip player_id="50300" first="Anna" last="Smith"], OH Mendon/FaR Out (2021): A player capable of taking over games, Smith knows how to win and will be a draft steal. 8. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="14204" first="Jenna" last="Vaske"], OH/S Charyl Stockwell/Michigan Elite (2021): Vaske can provide the Lions with a solid hitting option, or another setter. Round 8 [caption id="attachment_77141" align="alignright" width="300"] [player_tooltip player_id="50307" first="Lauren" last="Peal"][/caption] 1. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="50307" first="Lauren" last="Peal"], L/DS Grand Rapids Christian/FaR Out (2021): A steady veteran presence with championship experience. 2. Cougars – [player_tooltip player_id="24867" first="Jessica" last="Mondragon"], L/DS Northville/Michigan Elite (2022): A defender with a lot of promise from a program that cranks out tremendous liberos. 3. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="50315" first="Riley" last="Hoffman"], L/DS Forest Hills Easter/MVA (2021): Great back-row option to pair with [player_tooltip player_id="50290" first="Rachel" last="Jennings"]. The Wildcats will be tremendous defensively. 4. Bulldogs – [player_tooltip player_id="50299" first="Sage" last="Kissman"], OH Mason/Five1 Athletics (2021): A talented outside that is ready to show she can compete with the best in the state. 5. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="24838" first="Lyse" last="Bates"], L/DS Portage Northern/Deadfrog (2022): The rock in the back row for Deadfrog may open a lot of eyes in the next year. 6. Tigers – Sierra Nausieda, L/DS Grand Rapids Catholic Central/MVA (2022): Another great defensive option from the West side of the state. 7. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="60859" first="Amina" last="Robinson"], L/DS Mercy/Michigan Elite (2022): Was given the starting libero position at Mercy and helped them win a state championship. 8. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="24848" first="Tatum" last="Casper"], OH Marian/Legacy (2022): The Warriors have loaded up with young hitting talent and Casper is a great value pick. Round 9 1. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="50319" first="Sophia" last="Oakes"], L/DS Pinckney/Michigan Elite (2021): Consistent, athletic defender. 2. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="91610" first="Seiler" last="Hruska"], OH Marquette/Sports Performance Club (2022): Committed to doing what she has to do to better herself. 3. Tigers – [player_tooltip player_id="50326" first="Caris" last="Cross"], S Bedford/Toledo Volleyball Club (2021): Great athlete. A steal this late. 4. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="50325" first="Jaden" last="Rice"], OH/MH Northville/Legacy (2021): Versatile option at the net. 5. Bulldogs – [player_tooltip player_id="24860" first="Summer" last="Jidas"], L/DS Clarkston/Legacy (2022): Battle-tested and has a great serve. 6. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="50312" first="Sydney" last="Reed"], MH Northville/Legacy (2021): A gamer that gives great effort. 7. Cougars – [player_tooltip player_id="50334" first="Savannah" last="Hall"], S Mattawan/FaR Out (2021): Ran a very efficient and smooth Mattawan offense. 8. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="14193" first="Kendall" last="Robertson"], MH Lake Orion/Michigan Elite (2021): Experienced and ever-improving middle. Round 10 1. Lions – [player_tooltip player_id="50313" first="Jenna" last="O’Brien"], OH Regina/Michigan Elite (2021): Another power arm to utilize. 2. Cougars – [player_tooltip player_id="24866" first="Emma" last="Mirabelli"], MH Traverse City Christian/Northshore (2022): A gem in the north. 3. Wildcats – [player_tooltip player_id="24835" first="Kendyl" last="Andrews"], S/DS Flushing/Michigan Elite (2022): Can excel at setter or in the back row. 4. Bulldogs – [player_tooltip player_id="24857" first="Bianca" last="Giglio"], OH/MH Notre Dame Prep/Legacy (2022): Another promising hitter from NDP. 5. Eagles – [player_tooltip player_id="24845" first="Renee" last="Brines"], S Cadillac/FaR Out (2022): Big 2019 prep season and played up in age in club. 6. Tigers – [player_tooltip player_id="66291" first="Laurece" last="Abraham"], MH Country Day/Legacy (2023): High ceiling, great explosiveness. 7. Falcons – [player_tooltip player_id="66313" first="Erin" last="Kline"], S Mercy/Legacy (2023): The young setter continues to get to learn from [player_tooltip player_id="14163" first="Julia" last="Bishop"]. 8. Warriors – [player_tooltip player_id="66296" first="Skylar" last="Bump"], S Lakewood/FaR Out (2023): Big 2019 prep season has her as a breakout star in the state.