All-Oakland County Dream Team – 2022 Edition
There’s a deep crop of talent for the Class of 2022 in Oakland County. The area has a lot of diverse talents and players that have stepped up in a big way on the national stage. Here’s a look at…
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Continue ReadingThere’s a deep crop of talent for the Class of 2022 in Oakland County.
The area has a lot of diverse talents and players that have stepped up in a big way on the national stage.
Here’s a look at some of the promising players from the area in the Class of 2022.
Ava Brizard Ava Brizard 6'0" | OH Marian | 2022 State #16 Nation MI , OH Marian/Michigan Elite (2022)
Brizard earned our top ranking for the Class of 2022. The six-rotation outside has been put in an impactful position for Marian right away. She racked up nearly 1,000 kills over her first two years with the Mustangs, including 537 in 2019 as a sophomore. Brizard also is a strong passer and plays with a lot of intensity. She is a valuable asset for Marian and Michigan Elite and will continue to make improvements on her game in the next year.
Serena Nyambio Serena Nyambio 6'2" | MB Country Day | 2022 State #17 Nation MI , MH Detroit Country Day/Michigan Elite (2022)
A recent selection to the USA Girls Youth A1 National Training Team, Nyambio is an explosive middle that terminates at a high rate and is a very difficult block to get around. She set a Country Day record for blocks in a season with 119 last fall, and also put down 261 kills. Nyambio is developing an all-around game that is getting better each week. The ceiling is still high for this Michigan Elite/DCD standout.
Aly Borellis, S/OH/MH Notre Dame Prep/Michigan Elite (2022)
Borellis is a talent because of her diverse set of skills. She can literally play anywhere on the floor and make an impact. For Notre Dame Prep, Borellis guided the Irish back to Battle Creek in 2019. She racked up 595 kills and hit .460. She also had 761 assists, 450 digs, 101 blocks and 96 aces. There aren’t many players in the nation that can produce that kind of stat line. Playing alongside some talented hitters at Michigan Elite, Borellis is sharpening her setting skills and still getting some swings of her own.
Josie Bloom Josie Bloom 5'6" | DS/L Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State #150 Nation MI , L/DS Notre Dame Prep/Legacy (2022)
Bloom is part of a very deep back row at Notre Dame Prep. Playing alongside 2021 standout Olivia Kowalkowski Olivia Kowalkowski 5'4" | DS/L Notre Dame Prep | 2021 State MI , the Irish have the top back row in the state. Bloom had 523 digs in the 2019 season and her serve made big improvements. She approached 100 aces for NDP. At Legacy, Bloom is commanding the defense for 16-1 Adidas. Her calm and poise at the position has her setting the standard in the state for liberos in the Class of 2022.
Sydney Tomlak Sydney Tomlak 5'11" | OH Stoney Creek | 2022 State #116 Nation MI , OH Stoney Creek/Legacy (2022)
Tomlak has been getting a lot of praise since joining Stoney Creek as a freshman. The six-rotation outside has a smooth passing game and can finish at the net at a high level. She had 327 kills in 2019, but is likely to be the go-to hitter in 2020 for the Cougars. Tomlak has also been a big part of the Legacy program and is gaining in confidence with each set.
Audrey Brown Audrey Brown 6'0" | OH Seaholm | 2022 State MI , OH Seaholm/Legacy (2022)
Brown has really taken off over the last 12 months. A team captain for Seaholm as just a sophomore, she put down 514 kills in the 2019 prep season while hitting over .300. She continues to add to her all-around game while with Legacy in the club season. As Brown’s passing improves, it will make her a dominant player. She already has the arm power to dominate at the net.
Ellia Sechrist Ellia Sechrist 5'10" | OH Walled Lake Central | 2022 MI , OH Walled Lake Central/Team Detroit (2022)
Sechrist was the top hitting option for Walled Lake Central in the 2019 prep season and she has shown a lot of maturity for a young varsity player. Sechrist has the size and athleticism to play at the next level and she’s been the foundation for Team Detroit in the 2020 club season. Sechrist continues to improve on her instincts and out-of-system swings. She is in line for a great next 12 months.
Amina Robinson Amina Robinson 5'6" | DS/L Mercy | 2022 State MI , L/DS Mercy/Michigan Elite (2022)
Robinson settled into the libero position for Mercy midway through the 2019 season. Despite its powerful offense, it was Robinson’s consistency in the back row that really was the unsung hero to the Marlins’ championship run. Robinson looked calm and collected in the high-pressure matches and that gave her a lot of confidence for club season at Michigan Elite.
Ava Petrucci Ava Petrucci 6'0" | OH Bloomfield | 2022 State MI , OH Bloomfield Hills/Michigan Elite (2022)
Petrucci showed a lot of positive gains for Bloomfield Hills from her freshman to sophomore season. The six-rotation outside has improving swings and passing. Her work with elite setter Alexa Rousseau Alexa Rousseau 6'3" | S Bloomfield | 2020 State MI raised her game significantly. Petrucci gained a lot of confidence and that carried over during the club season with Michigan Elite. Look for Petrucci to really break out in the next year.
Honorable Mention: Tatum Casper Tatum Casper 6'2" | OH Marian | 2022 MI , OH/MH Marian/Legacy (2022); Morgan Lockhart Morgan Lockhart 6'2" | OH Country Day | 2022 State MI , OH Detroit Country Day/Michigan Elite (2022); Nyla Muskovin Nyla Muskovin 6'0" | OH Country Day | 2022 State MI , S/RS Detroit Country Day/Legacy (2022); Sophia Sudzina, OH Notre Dame Prep/Unified (2022); Sophie Treder, OH Marian/Michigan Elite (2022); Bianca Giglio Bianca Giglio 5'10" | RS Notre Dame Prep | 2022 State MI , OH Notre Dame Prep/Legacy (2022); Summer Jidas Summer Jidas 5'5" | DS/L Clarkston | 2022 State MI , L/DS Clarkston/Legacy (2022); Leah Lafontaine Leah Lafontaine 5'9" | OH Mercy | 2022 State MI , OH Mercy/Legacy (2022); Jaina Macaulay Jaina Macaulay 5'7" | S Lake Orion | 2022 State MI , S Lake Orion/Michigan Elite (2022); Jacoby Flynn Jacoby Flynn 5'9" | S Rochester Adams | 2022 State MI , L/S Rochester Adams/Legacy (2022).