All-Southern Michigan Dream Team

<p>A number of smaller schools make up the majority of Southern Michigan, but the talent level is still quite high.</p> <p>In Southern Michigan you find the only three-time First Team All-State player, as well as some faces of club programs in Southern Michigan and bordering states.</p> <p>Here’s a look at the players that stood out the most in the South over the last 12 months.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="50288" first="Mikayla" last="Haut"], OH SMCC/Michigan Elite (2021)</strong></p> [caption id="attachment_70653" align="alignright" width="249"] [player_tooltip player_id="50288" first="Mikayla" last="Haut"][/caption] <p>Haut is sure to be a Miss Volleyball finalist in 2020, as she has been First Team All-State in Division 3 the last three seasons. In 2019, Haut guided SMCC to a state championship with her balanced all-around game. She put up over 450 kills, 400 digs, 75 blocks and 70 aces. Haut moves smoothly on the floor, but knows when to turn up the dial on her swing to finish key points. She continues to better herself at Michigan Elite and will be one of the state’s best in 2020.</p> <p><strong>Callie Bauer, OH/S Hudson/Impact VBC (2021)</strong></p> <p>Bauer is very dynamic player that can stand out as a setter or at outside hitter. She is a nice piece for Impact Volleyball in Fort Wayne and was one of the state’s top hitters during the 2019 season. The Tigers fed her the ball often and she finished with 730 kills while hitting an impressive .385. Bauer also has a great passing game and the ability to serve consistently well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="50326" first="Caris" last="Cross"], S/OH Bedford/TVC (2021)</strong></p> <p>Cross is a player that can be put anywhere on the floor and excel. A setter that also can move to the outside and be a six-rotation player, Cross has really provided a lot for the Kicking Mules. During the 2019 season, Cross put up over 1,150 assists and 370 digs while also being amongst the team leaders in aces and blocks.</p> <p><strong>Meagan Lasky, S Bronson/Redline (2021)</strong></p> <p>The Lasky name has been a part of Bronson volleyball for years and Meagan fits right in at setter. She’s got the natural leadership skills you need in a setter, and she also has a great connection with her hitters. Lasky and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="49382" first="Keona" last="Salesman"] </strong>were always on the same page in the 2019 season and the two are a big part of Redline during the club season as well.</p> <p><strong>Anna Dean, OH SMCC (2021)</strong></p> <p>Dean was a great compliment on the outside to Haut for SMCC in 2019. Dean put down over 340 kills for the Kestrels last season and had 12 during the Division 3 championship match with Schoolcraft. She has proven that she can take on some big swings when she gets her number called and will be in for a big 2020 prep season.</p> <p><strong>Carly Anschuetz, OH Adrian Madison (2021)</strong></p> <p>The 2019 prep season was a breakout year for Anschuetz. After limited contributions as a freshman and sophomore, she took over the lead role for Madison last fall. Anschuetz put down 453 kills while hitting .413 on her attacks. She also had one of the stronger serves in the area, recording 127 aces on the season. If that wasn’t enough, she also provided a very strong defensive wall with 153 blocks.</p> <p><strong>Kylie Barron, MH SMCC (2021)</strong></p> [caption id="attachment_95760" align="alignright" width="300"] Kylie Barron[/caption] <p>Barron was the big force in the middle for the Kestrels and her blocking skills were a big reason that SMCC was able to secure the D3 championship in 2019. She had five blocks in the title game and hit .364 in the semifinal. Barron secures the dominant play at the net for SMCC.</p> <p><strong>Abbie Costlow, RS/OH SMCC/Team Detroit (2021)</strong></p> <p>Costlow is another talented hitter in a stacked SMCC lineup. She probably could lead the way at most programs, but plays unselfishly for the Kestrels. Costlow recorded nine kills in each of the two matches at Battle Creek in 2019. For the season, Costlow put up over 300 kills and 100 blocks. She has been a big asset for Team Detroit as well.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="60864" first="Abby" last="Weber"], OH Adrian Madison (2022)</strong></p> <p>Weber was a great compliment to Anschutz for Madison this past fall. She delivered 373 kills while also adding 86 aces and 478 digs. Weber shows a great all-around game and has proven to be impactful in all three phases of the game.</p> <p><strong>Honorable Mention: </strong>Madi Tulley, RS/S Constantine (2021); Skye Woodman, MH Bronson/Redline (2021); Jocelynn Nicholls, MH Camden Frontier (2021); Bree Salenbien, MH Lenawee Christian (2021); [player_tooltip player_id="50332" first="Olivia" last="Ott"], OH Three Rivers/Dead Frog (2021); [player_tooltip player_id="60849" first="Sophia" last="Gra"]y, MH Bedford (2022); [player_tooltip player_id="24850" first="Kate" last="Collingsworth"], S/RS SMCC/Team Detroit (2022).</p>