Players to Watch: Tri-Metro Conference

<p>High School volleyball is just around the corner and club seasons are wrapping up. The  Tri-Metro Conference which includes some powerhouse schools including Saint Croix Lutheran, Academy of Holy Angels, and DeLaSalle, are looking to compete in a more normal setting with hopes of a conference championship and a successful playoff run. </p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="138106" first="Kiera" last="O’Rourke"] - 5’10", Outside - Academy of Holy Angels, Minnesota One Volleyball </p> <p>K. O’Rourke has developed a range of shots from the outside position. She has a lot of power and has worked to control her arm swing to be more effective. She has also developed her serve receive and defense out of the back row. She lead the Stars last season in kills and is expected to take on a substantial role this fall. </p> <p><strong>Caleigh</strong> <strong>Schroeder</strong> - 5'9" - Setter - Saint Croix Lutheran, Kokoro Volleyball Club</p> <p>Schroeder, an uncommitted senior setter, brings great ball movement to the Crusaders this fall. She finds the open hitters to ensure success on the attack. She also has a tough serve which allows are team to take advantage of blocking opportunities at the net. </p> <p><strong>Savannah</strong> <strong>White</strong> - 6’2" - Middle - DeLaSalle High School, Midwest United Volleyball</p> <p>White lead the Islanders in blocks last season, a three year varsity starter, and uncommitted middle going into her senior season, she is expected to not only lead her team defensively but also be a leader offensively attacking the ball from multiple areas across the net. She can swing over the block which allows her to be successful from anywhere. </p> <p><strong>Caitlin</strong> <strong>O’Rourke</strong> - 5’4" - Defensive Specialist - Academy of Holy Angels</p> <p>C. O’Rourke, the older sister of Kiera, started as a libero during her junior season. She plays scrappy defense and has strong communication skills. She frustrates hitters by covering a large area defensively. She also has a strong serve and is very successful from the service line. She is coming into her senior season and will be a great leader for her team. </p> <p><img class="size-medium wp-image-146582 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/IMG_2441-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="31614" first="Grace" last="Travis"] - 5’10" - Outside/Setter - DeLaSalle High School - Impact Volleyball Club</p> <p>Travis is another uncommitted senior coming into a big season. Another three year starter for the Islanders, she will take on a bigger leadership role than in the past. Travis will likely see a lot of different positions this fall including multiple positions across the net as well as setting and some defensive specialist work. She lead the team in aces and was second in kills during her junior season.</p>