Class of 2021 Position Breakdown: Defensive Specialist/Libero
The Class of 2021 has plenty of talent across the state and these ladies deserve every ounce of recognition. It’s time to transition to the players who may be known as unsung heroes. Those who ensure their squad are locked…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2021 has plenty of talent across the state and these ladies deserve every ounce of recognition. It’s time to transition to the players who may be known as unsung heroes. Those who ensure their squad are locked in defensively So let’s continue our list of the position breakdown by taking a look at the top Defensive Specialist/Libero in the Class of 2021.
Amber Chen Amber Chen 5'5" | DS/L Roxbury | 2021 State NJ (Roxbury; USA NY)
Chen plays on the outside on top of being a defensive specialist for Roxbury HS where she managed to compile 216 digs. You start to see Chen for the force she truly is. Not only is she a dependable player in any rotation, but she also has a team-first mentality which is her best quality.
Kaelie Chung Kaelie Chung 5'4" | DS/L Scotch Plains Fanwood | 2021 State NJ (Scotch Plains-Fanwood; CJVA)
Chung is a well trained/disciplined libero who has the knack of making things look easy. The class of 21′ libero actually set for Scotch Plains-Fanwood where she had 444 assists and she still racked up 137 digs. She is the glue piece for CJVA with consistent play at the libero position. Her ability to read and to use her quickness has made her one of the top combo prospects in NJ.
Gianna Grigaliunas Gianna Grigaliunas 5'7" | DS/L Immaculate Heart | 2021 State NJ (Immaculate Heart; Digs)
Grigaliunas is an outside/defensive specialist for IHA. She may not be a primary hitting option, but that doesn’t take away from her effectiveness on the court. Where she shines is in the back row where she racked up 265 digs last season. She has great range on defense using all of her 5’7″ frame as well as an excellent first step.
Kelsey Urmanowicz Kelsey Urmanowicz DS/L Park Ridge | 2021 State NJ KELSEYURMANOWICZDS/LPark Ridge | 2021#30STATENJ (Park Ridge)
Urmanowicz athleticism allows her to be a dominant force in the back row and helps set up everyone else to play their own game. The team knows she goings to make the dig and make a good pass to the setter for a scoring opportunity. She is the catalyst to Park Ridge.