Top ‘21 Athletes Attending the Top 250 Expo

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Top 250 Expo is fast approaching and all eyes are on the class of 2021. This will be one of our biggest talent expos yet and based on the level of talent currently signed up, it will not disappoint. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The class of 2021 had an unfortunately rocky recruiting year due to club seasons being cut short and some schools not competing in the standard fall high school season. This means we have a large number of very talented senior athletes attending our Top 250 Expo later this month. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s break down the ‘21s attending the Expo!</span></p> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="80793" first="Rachel" last="Reed"] - Outside Hitter </b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rachel is a dynamic outside hitter who excels in serve receive and transition. She regularly gets kills off of her own digs or receptions and transitions quickly. She passes well and has a huge vertical that helps her see the court well and place the ball. </span></p> <h3><img class="alignleft wp-image-105404 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/McKayla-Simao1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></h3> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="117316" first="McKayla" last="Simao"] - DS/L</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">McKayla is a versatile back-row player who is fast and has excellent court awareness. She is a pro at reading tips and moves early on serve receive. McKayla does all of the little things right. She stays low, doesn’t’ get stuck behind blocks, and reacts quickly to any ball she is given. She also covers her teammates very well in the back row. </span></p> <h3><img class="wp-image-105398 size-thumbnail alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/Maiana-Stark1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></h3> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="117313" first="Maiana" last="Stark"] - Outside Hitter</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want an athlete who can do it all, look no further than Maiana. She can swing across the net and passes well too. She is so dynamic it is hard to believe she hasn’t been picked up by a college program yet! Maiana moves around the court well and has great court awareness. She has an arsenal of shots that help her in her hitting efficiency. </span></p> <h3><img class="wp-image-105340 size-thumbnail alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/Alexah-Mellenberger1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></h3> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="89557" first="Alexah" last="Mellenberger"] - Outside Hitter</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alexah has a high swing and power behind her hits. She can power through blocks and is great at seeing the top of blockers’ hands. She has a nasty line shot but can consistently hit a cut shot as well. Alexah is also very controlled on serve receive and defense and reads opposing hitters very well. </span></p> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="80789" first="Mariah" last="Best"] - Setter </b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mariah has great control and consistently makes good sets. She moves around the court quickly and betters the ball on every play. Mariah has great energy on the court and is a leader on her team. She is hard to read as a setter and is great at tricking blockers and opening up shots for her hitters. </span></p> <h3><img class="wp-image-105408 size-thumbnail alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/Molly-Lawlis1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></h3> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="80729" first="Molly" last="Lawlis"] - Middle </b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Molly brings huge energy to the court. She is explosive in her play and is always aggressive at the net. You can always count on Molly to call for the ball and make a great play out of it. She has a nasty cut shot that is incredibly hard to defend and works hard from the first point to the last. This all-out effort has earned yer player of the year in her conference for two years. </span></p> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="80277" first="Amanda" last="Miller"] - Setter </b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amanda is a very valuable athlete. She is a great setter who can push the ball pin to pin from anywhere on the court. Her sets are consistent and she loves to push the ball where it is least expected. Amanda is fast on defense and can also play as an opposite in the front row as well. Her ability to play smart gives her many opportunities to rake in kills.</span></p> [caption id="attachment_107961" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-107961" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/09/DSC00474.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /> [player_tooltip player_id="117309" first="Amelia" last="Dettmering"][/caption] <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="117309" first="Amelia" last="Dettmering"] - Outside Hitter </b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amelia is a very talented pin hitter. She swings high and places her shots well. She is also a solid defender and aggressive server. She led her team in aces this year and was one of the top kill leaders on the team. Amelia can really fly on the court and is a huge asset to every team she plays on. </span></p> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="117308" first="Olivia" last="Dettmering"] - Setter </b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Olivia makes a play on every ball and is always working to better the ball. She has great form and her experience on the court makes her a smart setter. She works well with her hitters and has great connections with all of them. Olivia had over 1,100 assists in her three years playing on the Prentice varsity team. </span></p> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="80797" first="Kate" last="Poellmann"] - Outside Hitter </b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kate has an explosive approach and a high, fast swing. She is great on serve receive and defense and never gives up on a play. Her ability to slow down and get control of the ball on serve receive and then immediately explode into an approach is impressive. Kate is an all-around athlete with a lot to offer!</span></p> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="117312" first="Rachel" last="Mueller"] - Outside Hitter - Oshkosh West - FC Elite</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rachel is the type of athlete who just wants to play. She is energetic and has had success both indoors and in the sand. Her experience in the sand makes her a great all-around player who is both dynamic and versatile. She plays smart and covers well. </span></p> <h3><img class="wp-image-105346 size-thumbnail alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/Brooklyn-Montgomery1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></h3> <h3><b>[player_tooltip player_id="80813" first="Brooklyn" last="Montgomery"] - DS/L </b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brooklyn can do it all. She excels on defense, but in high school she did everything. She set out of the back row and played outside in the front. She swings high and is very efficient across the court. She broke the record for service aces this year. Brooklyn is an incredibly valuable player who has an impact in all rotations. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These class of 2021 athletes will all be attending our Prep Dig Top 250 Expo on November 21. They are all talented and have had huge success in both their high school and club careers. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>