Dominant Performances at Pool B of the LPS Classic

We’ve now reached the Saturday pools in our coverage of all the highlights and standouts from the LPS Classic! Be sure to check out my thoughts on some of the other pools if you haven’t already. So, then, it’s time for Pool B. I got to watch much of this pool in person as Papillion-La Vista South, Elkhorn, Lincoln Pius X, and Lincoln Southwest took the floor. There were players who stood out fairly quickly from this group of talented teams. Learn about some of them here!   [player_tooltip player_id="82412" first="Harlei" last="Cole"] - 5’6 DS - Papillion-La Vista South - Class of 2022 Papillon-La Vista South has perhaps the best passing team in the state. It’s a bold statement, but I’m standing by it. Cole is a defensive specialist who plays a big role in making it all happen. She’s so consistent in her passing and defense. That’s not all she does, though. Watch Cole’s swings out of the pipe and you’ll understand why the Titans are so happy to have this rising star. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Nice dig by [player_tooltip player_id="82412" first="Harlei" last="Cole"] leads to a transition kill from [player_tooltip player_id="59192" first="Stella" last="Adeyemi"]! <a href="https://x.com/PLSouthTitanVb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PLSouthTitanVb</a> <a href="https://t.co/uVgqtUkwKj">pic.x.com/uVgqtUkwKj</a> — Austin Kingsley (@KingsleyATK) <a href="https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1307332679969497090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>   [player_tooltip player_id="82579" first="Breckyn" last="Moore"] - 5’7 RS - Papillion-La Vista South - Class of 2021 Don’t tell Moore she’s undersized. This senior hitter was extremely effective on the right pin throughout the day. She jumps well, and that allows her to hit with the kind of range you’d expect from someone much taller. Moore has plenty of shots, too, as she tooled even the most formidable blocks. This team, meanwhile, already looks set to charge right into the postseason. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="82579" first="Breckyn" last="Moore"] has been effective tooling on the right pin for <a href="https://x.com/PLSouthTitanVb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PLSouthTitanVb</a> today! <a href="https://t.co/ZaLHGi2Rey">pic.x.com/ZaLHGi2Rey</a> — Austin Kingsley (@KingsleyATK) <a href="https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1307335086078128131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>   [player_tooltip player_id="58777" first="Regan" last="Haith"] - 6’1 MB - Lincoln Pius X - Class of 2022 Haith is a hard-hitting middle blocker who still has plenty of time to get even better. She swings so well in front of her setter. I imagine she’ll work in an effective slide attack on this roster that already has some slide experts. I’ve previously made mention of the other starting middle for Pius, [player_tooltip player_id="108328" first="Cora" last="Thomas"], but don’t lose sight of the all-around game that Haith is putting together.   [player_tooltip player_id="58188" first="Alexis" last="Markowski"] - 6’3 OH/MB - Lincoln Pius X - Class of 2021 (Nebraska Basketball Commit) Markowski is an incredibly gifted athlete. That’s obvious. The Nebraska basketball commit has accomplished so much on a variety of courts, and she continued that success on Saturday. She has a unique ability to put some heat on her swings even when she’s off-balance. Markowski has got plenty of work in the middle over her career, but she thrived on the left pin in Pool B play. The Thunderbolts remain a serious title contender. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="58188" first="Alexis" last="Markowski"], a <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Nebrasketball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nebrasketball</a> commit, hammers one down the line for <a href="https://x.com/PiusXtra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PiusXtra</a>. <a href="https://t.co/XkAXw1ksXK">pic.x.com/XkAXw1ksXK</a> — Austin Kingsley (@KingsleyATK) <a href="https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1307349394128359430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>   [player_tooltip player_id="59213" first="Haley" last="Wolfe"] - 6’0 OH/RS - Elkhorn - Class of 2023 The Antlers have plenty of talented pin hitters, and Wolfe was one that really stood out. There’s no question that she can swing hard, but she’s also got the finesse that drives backcourt defenders crazy. Wolfe can also pass exceptionally well, which allows her teammates to have big moments of their own. Elkhorn feels great about the season ahead, and their corps of pin hitters is a big reason why. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id="59213" first="Haley" last="Wolfe"] with a strong start for <a href="https://x.com/ElkhornAntlerVB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElkhornAntlerVB</a>! <a href="https://t.co/lkvb4YoLqf">pic.x.com/lkvb4YoLqf</a> — Austin Kingsley (@KingsleyATK) <a href="https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1307343361091796993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>   [player_tooltip player_id="82597" first="Abbie" last="Nadgwick"] - 5’11 S - Elkhorn - Class of 2021 In all this discussion of Elkhorn’s outside hitters, don’t forget about the big-time talent they have at setter. Now, Nadgwick might look like another pin hitter out there, because she’s very long and tall. But this setter combines her length with a great set of hands that puts all her talented hitters in great spots. Nadgwick has a deadly dump that makes the Antler offense even harder to stop. Yes, this group can compete for a Class B title. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="82597" first="Abbie" last="Nadgwick"] to the dump! <a href="https://x.com/ElkhornAntlerVB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElkhornAntlerVB</a> <a href="https://t.co/aFv10Ku3XR">pic.x.com/aFv10Ku3XR</a> — Austin Kingsley (@KingsleyATK) <a href="https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1307351842913910784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>   [player_tooltip player_id="58805" first="Courtney" last="Holsteen"] - 6’0 OH/RS - Lincoln Southwest - Class of 2022 The host Silver Hawks showed me that they have an emerging star at opposite. Holsteen is so fun to watch when she’s in rhythm on the right pin. She can absolutely pound the ball down the line. Her deadly line shot also translates to a wicked serve behind the line. It will be fun to watch Holsteen develop as the Lincoln Southwest looks to take a step forward this year. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 2022 RS [player_tooltip player_id="58805" first="Courtney" last="Holsteen"] crushes it for <a href="https://x.com/LSWVB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LSWVB</a>! <a href="https://t.co/VKwKeOSKcI">pic.x.com/VKwKeOSKcI</a> — Austin Kingsley (@KingsleyATK) <a href="https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1307322830254678020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>   [player_tooltip player_id="58782" first="Shaylee" last="Myers"] - 6’0 OH - Lincoln Southwest - Class of 2022 I had high expectations for the Fresno State commit coming into this pool, and she performed even better than I could have imagined. This junior outside hitter is simply electrifying, and her heavy arm is nearly impossible to defend. There’s no doubt that she hit one of the hardest balls of anyone at the gym that day, but Myers can do so much more. Her passing responsibilities on this team are huge, and she always delivers. The Bulldogs are getting a great one. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Going to a third! Fittingly, it’s [player_tooltip player_id="58782" first="Shaylee" last="Myers"] with the kill on set point. The future <a href="https://x.com/FresnoStateVB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FresnoStateVB</a> Bulldog has been unstoppable in this match. <a href="https://t.co/qL0ux94WAW">pic.x.com/qL0ux94WAW</a> — Austin Kingsley (@KingsleyATK) <a href="https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1307330449275080705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>