Prep Dig Fall League Top Performers

The Prep Dig Fall League wrapped up competition this past Monday and with the ending of the fall season, there have been some top performers to note. We will be featuring top performances of the fall that could feature up and coming athletes who will be sure to break out during club season, top defenders, and other important items to note. Who were the top performers of the Prep Dig Fall League? The Thunder The Thunder rolled through the competition of PDFL with dominant performances from multiple players. The first contact starts with Junior libero [player_tooltip player_id="81261" first="Madisen" last="Miller"] where PDFL Player of the Year, [player_tooltip player_id="80719" first="Brooke" last="Bolwerk"] where she was dishing to the big swings of [player_tooltip player_id="57241" first="Brianna" last="Cantrell"], Ella Demetrician, and [player_tooltip player_id="81269" first="Bella" last="Van Lannen"]. Another major attacker for the Thunder is [player_tooltip player_id="81262" first="Berkley" last="Mischler"] who is such a force on the offensive and defensive part of the game. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Still high flyin [player_tooltip player_id="56470" first="Lauren" last="Borchardt"] of <a href="https://x.com/MantyVb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MantyVb</a> <a href="https://t.co/5uolLmbiNm">pic.x.com/5uolLmbiNm</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1310705355240996865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="56470" first="Lauren" last="Borchardt"] and [player_tooltip player_id="57260" first="Mary" last="Satori"] - Manitowoc Lincoln The outside hitter duo from Manitowoc do it all for the Ships. Borchardt is so electric as a leaper and really can hammer on the pin, she’s also really solid from the backrow. Satori consistently scores for and can be creative with how she uses the block and can find an open spot with a roll to an open spot. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="57288" first="Ella" last="Buddenhagen"] firing on all cylinders this morning for K-Town closing on a win against Red Raiders <a href="https://t.co/y1IXYkTqJU">pic.x.com/y1IXYkTqJU</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1307329232608145410?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="57288" first="Ella" last="Buddenhagen"] - K-Town Kimbelry lost five key starters from last year and Buddenhaggen has really stepped up for “K-Town”, comprised of athletes from Kimberly High School. A six rotation outside, Buddenhaggen is one of those athletes who has really made the jump to the next level over the summer. She can handle plenty of serve receive duties, attacking in all rotations, and has really opened up her shot selection with how she can be very creative in finding a way to score points. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="80795" first="Anna" last="Bohrer"] of Verona has been one of the best setters in the PDFL. 2021 major sleeper! <a href="https://t.co/Yt4zOBSH77">pic.x.com/Yt4zOBSH77</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1318350155519823874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="80795" first="Anna" last="Bohrer"] and Delaney Mcintosh - Wildcats Bohrer is a 6’0 setter/right side that does so much for her Verona team and one of her favorite targets is [player_tooltip player_id="81305" first="Delaney" last="McIntosh"], a six rotation outside. Bohrer can block, defend, and from the front row, can hammer on the right side to score points. She can also put up a great ball or attack. Mcintosh has an aggressive approach and can really do whatever it takes for her team to keep the ball on their side.   [player_tooltip player_id="80740" first="Maggie" last="Allaman"] and [player_tooltip player_id="80717" first="Payton" last="Addink"] - Sun Prairie Two savvy veterans who have done so much for Sun Prairie in their careers. Alleman will head to St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN and Addink will play at MN-Duluth. Alleman has a fast twitch style ot her game where she can really capitalize on a high tempo set while Addink is another six rotation pin who can pass and terminate in and out of system. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Great matchup with teams out of the FVA. Bri Geurts just consistently doing what she does <a href="https://t.co/c0tMOIUoRK">pic.x.com/c0tMOIUoRK</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1315809696348082177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="80732" first="Brianna" last="Geurts"] - Cardinals Geurts can be seen playing any position for the Cardinals, comprised of athletes from De Pere. She scores from anywhere, but her versatility is what really sets her apart. With an overall improved backcourt game, Geurts’ game has evolved where she played mostly out of the middle to being able to score and defend from anywhere. <img class="size-medium wp-image-113001 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/10/DSC00535-e1603387537857-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /> [player_tooltip player_id="56469" first="Grace" last="Perret"] and Amber Vande Hei - Sting Perret is always steady, solid, and consistent with being able to attack and also provide a consistent pass to get the offense rolling. Vande Hei plays well above the net, she touches high and she can really can problems to the opposing attackers with her ability to block. [caption id="attachment_111549" align="aligncenter" width="402"]<img class=" wp-image-111549" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/10/DSC00995.jpg" alt="" width="402" height="268" /> LaScala[/caption] [caption id="attachment_112763" align="aligncenter" width="386"]<img class=" wp-image-112763" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/10/DSC03718.jpg" alt="" width="386" height="257" /> Evin Jordee[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91883" first="Jordan" last="LaScala"] and [player_tooltip player_id="91952" first="Evinae" last="Jordee"] - Middleton The Sophomore duo from Middleton was connecting all fall with Jordee being the smooth setter with the left hand that could attack or find her favorite target in LaScala. LaScala is a big point scorer from the pin, but she is also a big threat to score from the backrow. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Appleton East led by Senior setter [player_tooltip player_id="80760" first="Kellyn" last="Kennedy"] is one of the most improved teams from the beginning of the teams. The whole squad extremely athletic. <a href="https://t.co/xP3a6UMMev">pic.x.com/xP3a6UMMev</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1318312412144173056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="80760" first="Kellyn" last="Kennedy"] - Appleton East Kennedy is extremely dynamic as a setter and makes so many positive things happen for East. She gets her hands to the ball and can attack herself. East was consistently improving over the course of the league and that was in large part to Kennedy being able to put her attackers in position to terminate. [caption id="attachment_111550" align="aligncenter" width="386"]<img class=" wp-image-111550" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/10/DSC00682.jpg" alt="" width="386" height="257" /> Izzy Coon[/caption] Izzy Coon - St. Marys Springs Academy Another dynamic setter, Coon is able to do so much for the Ledgers. She’s scrappy, she’s a leader, and does plenty of positive things for her side of the net. She can step in and attack if needed, but as a setter she can create so many opportunities. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> New on the radar 🔥 Calli Haus of Fondy Class of 2022 pin. She talks, calls the ball, super active, jumpy, athletic. Fun player to watch! <a href="https://t.co/XS16LU3bqq">pic.x.com/XS16LU3bqq</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1310752511528243200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Calli Haus - Fond du Lac Haus is a fun athlete to watch where she is constantly engaged with her teammates, calling for the ball, looking to attack anywhere. She has a really athletic style where she can score from the front and backrow and isn’t afraid to go for a big swing. FDL really improved throughout the league and showed they had plenty of depth. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Lot of athleticism with teams out of the FRCC. 2022 pin Olivia Sullivan from Notre Dame Academy has had a big fall season! Cadence Maxfield setting can do it all as well. <a href="https://t.co/CtR8DQ5yfJ">pic.x.com/CtR8DQ5yfJ</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1318325306885898240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Cadence Maxfield and Olivia Sullivan - Notre Dame Academy These two made a solid combination for NDA with Maxfield as someone who can set or swing from the rightside, but she definitely has a playmaking ability to create opportunities for herself and teammates to score points. Sullivan is really rising on the radar, she’s long and athletic where she can really hammer from the pin. Only a Junior, Sullivan is up and coming in the area and one to keep tabs on. <img class=" wp-image-113054 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/10/DSC00753.jpg" alt="" width="438" height="292" /> [player_tooltip player_id="56429" first="Lizzie" last="Binder"] - RVB Binder had to set and swing for RVB which consists of athletes from Sheboygan North. The Raiders finished the league with two big wins against Kimberly and Middleton. Binder is a CSU Bakersfield commit and will primarily be an outside hitter who can really serve receive and pass as well as provide a big block, but for this squad she would set from the backrow. Her IQ and court awareness is always a major strength to her game. [player_tooltip player_id="33730" first="Kiersten" last="Kraus"] - Ball of Duty Kraus might be one of the best overall athletes in the area. She can do some special things on the court. The future Kent State setter knows how to make things happen for her side of the net and has been a key player for Neenah over her career.