Battle In The Valley – Pin Hitters From The 16s Division
The Fox Valley area got to see some stellar volleyball this past weekend at the Prep Dig Battle In The Valley. Great teams were able to travel from other states to play and compete. The 16s division is always a fun…
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Continue ReadingThe Fox Valley area got to see some stellar volleyball this past weekend at the Prep Dig Battle In The Valley. Great teams were able to travel from other states to play and compete. The 16s division is always a fun one to watch and see players who may not be on your radar already, but should be. Here are some top pin hitters that competed in the 16s division!
Brie Eckerman – 2023 – Right Side Hitter – Mauston – V-Hawk Xtreme 16-Adidas
Eckerman is a spark plug for her V-Hawk team and can take a good crack at the ball, even when they are out-of-system. She is a super athletic lefty, and she doesn’t always need the perfect set to put the ball away. Eckerman brings a strong offensive presence with the ability to hit a high line corner shot that is almost a guaranteed kill. She has great ball control and is quick off the ground with an explosive jump.
Carizma Muth Carizma Muth 5'10" | OH Randolph | 2023 State WI – 2023 – 6’0 – Pin Hitter – Randolph – Madison United 16 Red
Muth stands around 6’0 and is the go-to attacker for Madison United 16 Red. After a breakout season at Randolph and a strong club season so far, Muth is declaring herself as a top point scorer on the pin. She can jump out of the gym and maintain a high contact point when hitting the ball. She is adaptable, powerful, and rarely gets blocked because of her athleticism and smart shot choice. Muth has a violent swing and brings a ton of energy to her team, making her a player that you will want to keep an eye out for. She can find the deep corners but does a great job of moving the ball around and through the seam of the block.
Aubrey Berlowski Aubrey Berlowski OH Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI – 2023 – 5’10 – Outside Hitter – Kettle Moraine – Midwest Penguins 16 Black
Berlowski plays with a high volleyball IQ and does a really nice job mixing up her shots from the outside. She can rip it down the line or she can take a little off, but she consistently finds the open court. I got to see her play again recently, and she has such a great high line swing to zone 1 that is really hard to defend. Berlowski will be a junior next fall for Kettle Moraine.
Chloe Colombo – 2023 – 5’6 – Outside Hitter – Xavier – Wisconsin Blaze 16 Black
Colombo is a six-rotation athlete and is able to provide strong defense, as well as a hard swing in the split. Standing at 5’6, she really has to use every tool available to score points, but she really knows how to create a spark for her squad. Colombo also plays great off-blocker defense and is scrappy on defense.
Mya Trafficante Mya Trafficante 5'7" | OH Sussex-Hamilton | 2023 State WI – 2023 – 5’6 – Outside Hitter – Hamilton – Midwest Penguins 16 Black
Trafficante is a 5’6 outside hitter from Hamilton who plays for MWP. Trafficante saw some court time this past fall for Hamilton, who won the Division 1 State Tournament, and from what I’ve seen recently, she plays with a high volleyball IQ and great vision of the court. She has a huge vertical, power, and can place the ball exactly where she wants to score points. Trafficante can turn the ball down the line but isn’t afraid to use the tip when she sees defenders on their heels. This gritty athlete could be a key point scorer heading into her junior year.
Rayna McArdle – 2024 – Setter/Pin Hitter – Holmen – V-Hawk Xtreme 16-Adidas
McArdle plays up an age group for the V-Hawk team as a setter and main pin hitter. She is a go-to-hitter when they need a kill, and she is a dynamic leader on the court. Watching her body language, I would never guess she is younger than the rest because she leads by example.
Morgan Kehl – 2023 – Outside Hitter – Hustisford – Eclipse 16 Solar
This Outside Hitter caught my eye this weekend since she has some decent height and plays strong at the net. She can power it through the block and she has a variety of shots that she uses. She has an explosive approach and swing that help her score a ton for her team.