Prep Dig Gauntlet All Defensive Team

The defenders! Here are top liberos and blockers from the Prep Dig Gauntlet where plenty of players from Wisconsin and Illinois were able to show their skills and build momentum heading into the live period for all divisions which starts this weekend. Take a look at who are at the top of the Prep Dig All Defensive Team. <img class="size-medium wp-image-144479 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/PDG-TopPerformer-McKenzieGruner-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /> [player_tooltip player_id="90598" first="Mckenzie" last="Gruner"] - Madison United 17 Red Plenty of length with Gruner, she is one roaming the net as a middle blocker where she touches high and has a knack for the ball. She brings a lot of quickness and athleticism to the position and has the ability to change the game not only with a stuff block, but closing the block for her backrow to work with her. <img class="size-medium wp-image-144478 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/PDG-TopPerformer-CaraMurdock-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /> Cara Murdock - Sky High 17-1 NS Extremely solid. We most likely could have a Cara Murdock highlight session of serve receive. She has herself in the right position, great footwork, and controlled platform where she can adjust to make a solid pass whether its in serve receive or taking pace off a hard swing. <img class="size-medium wp-image-144477 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/PDG-TopPerformer-LibbyDetweiler-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /> Libby Dettweiler - [program_tooltip program_id='430006' first='Illini' last='Elite'] 15 Black Dettweiler is another middle blocker who was able to have an impact at the net. Illini 15 Black was able to advance to day two of gold pools and ran into a “Gauntlet” or teams with 1st Alliance 16 Black, Sting 15 Black, and Sting 16 White. Dettweiler has plenty of strength where she can get over the net and make the stop against opposing attackers.   Katie Debs - 1st Alliance 16 Black Debs is going to be someone you want on your radar if you're a college coach. I first saw her in Omaha at NLQ and she followed up with another big performance at The Gauntlet. At 6'3 and extremely quick, Debs has plenty of length and athleticism to make a huge impact defensively as well as in transition to attack. <img class=" wp-image-144476 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/DSC08846-e1622816443547-209x300.jpg" alt="" width="286" height="411" /> [player_tooltip player_id="91878" first="Paige" last="Miller"] - FC Elite 16 Navy Miller is a total gamechanger and was one of the top liberos in the gym. She covers half the court from left back and has a total presence. Being on the sideline, you can hear the constant communication she is giving to her setter and attackers, she is the quarterback of the backrow. She is also a top softball player for Kaukauna High School, who is a top ten ranked team in Wisconsin's largest class. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="91895" first="Molly" last="Berezowitz"] doing WERK at libero! And a huge stuff by [player_tooltip player_id="91901" first="Bella" last="Lipski"] <a href="https://x.com/stingvb1988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stingvb1988</a> <a href="https://t.co/Easl7vLZEP">pic.x.com/Easl7vLZEP</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1399115469655773184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="91895" first="Molly" last="Berezowitz"] and [player_tooltip player_id="91901" first="Bella" last="Lipski"] - Sting 16 Black The video speaks for itself. There were multiple times where Lipski came up with major stuff blocks and after she made her statement, attackers adjusted and libero [player_tooltip player_id="91895" first="Molly" last="Berezowitz"] was right there with the dig. Berezowitz is trending way up heading into the summer recruiting period as one of the top 2023 liberos in Wisconsin, she's had a huge club season. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="35805" first="Katie" last="Gund"] to Katherine Breier for <a href="https://x.com/stingvb1988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stingvb1988</a> 17 White who is on a roll in set two <a href="https://t.co/MLZ2ycnVoe">pic.x.com/MLZ2ycnVoe</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1399391617891680257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="81299" first="Katie" last="Breier"] and [player_tooltip player_id="81276" first="Madelyn" last="Weyda"] - Sting 17 White This is another solid middle/libero combination where Breier had some big moments at the net blocking and Weyda was the libero for Sting 17 White who took home the title this past weekend. Weyda can also play on the pin, her athleticism speaks for itself and she plays with so much heart and energy, a major catalyst for her team. <img class=" wp-image-144475 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/DSC08561-e1622816184968-275x300.jpg" alt="" width="328" height="358" /> [player_tooltip player_id="82910" first="Kyleigh" last="Coghlan"] - Sting 16 White Consistency. Coghlan is so dependable and consistent for Sting 16 White who has been on a little bit of a rollercoaster this season. They were faced with a must win match to advance to gold and they knocked off the eventual champion in Capital 16 Adidas to close out the night. Coghlan has been a key piece to their success and will be one to watch from the Class of 2023. <img class=" wp-image-144473 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/DSC08399.jpg" alt="" width="468" height="312" /> [player_tooltip player_id="91887" first="Addison" last="Schmotzer"] and [player_tooltip player_id="119399" first="Amelia" last="Albers"] - Capital 16 Adidas The top team in the division has to have a solid defense. Schmotzer is going to be on a short list for plenty of coaches for 2023 middle blockers. She's always had the length, but now has the strength and athleticism to add physicality to her list of attributes. Albers is another who is extremely consistent with her first touch where [player_tooltip player_id="91952" first="Evinae" last="Jordee"] and [player_tooltip player_id="122560" first="Andi" last="Spies"] can run a well balanced offense.   Emmie Rink - [program_tooltip program_id='430006' first='Illini' last='Elite'] 16 Black Rink was a force on the right side for [program_tooltip program_id='430006' first='Illini' last='Elite']. This team had to have their setter play out of the middle while she was in the front row so Rink had plenty of responsibility to set the block on the right side. There were multiple times where she shutdown the opposing attacker, not only giving her side points, but lots of momentum they played with all weekend.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="117352" first="Peyton" last="Como"] of RVA 17 Navy...let's glorify solid serve receive highlights! <a href="https://t.co/whPZwcBTda">pic.x.com/whPZwcBTda</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1399370526485889028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="117352" first="Peyton" last="Como"] - RVA 17 Navy Como plays with plenty of grit for RVA who was on first Saturday and Sunday defeating FC Elite twice and Sky High 17-1. Como has great range and anticipates well to be in the right place at the right time. She is also the type to really pick up the tips and do all the dirty work to keep the ball alive. <img class=" wp-image-144480 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/DSC08276.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="315" /> [player_tooltip player_id="122523" first="Claire" last="Luoma"] - Burlington United 17 Orange Luoma has already committed to UW-LaCrosse where she will bring a solid skill set as a libero. Consistent in serve receive, having a presence among her team communicating to attackers and blockers, and taking pace off the ball makes her a total package as a top libero. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We've got you covered in 2022 🤝 <a href="https://t.co/pdcwQ5PgSX">https://t.co/pdcwQ5PgSX</a> — Prep Dig Circuit (@PDCircuit) <a href="https://x.com/PDCircuit/status/1400542328889122816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Other Notables Sophie Cremeens - ESVBC 15U Ice Elite [player_tooltip player_id="119395" first="Olivia" last="Lasee"] - FC Elite 16 Navy [player_tooltip player_id="91914" first="Ava" last="Rank"] - FC Elite 16 White Isabelle Shea - FC Elite 15 White Cailey Eklund - Lions 16-1 Leah Soyke - Sting 16 White [player_tooltip player_id="91928" first="Cheyenne" last="Johnson"] - Sting 16 White Eliana Ross - Capital 16 Navy [player_tooltip player_id="91936" first="Molly" last="Rohde"] - FC Elite 16 White [player_tooltip player_id="122512" first="Georgia" last="Koscielak"] - Sting 15 White [player_tooltip player_id="122528" first="Sophia" last="Nowak"] - Sting 15 White Jia Renzi - NEW Wave 18 Tsunami Jordan Stini - FVP 15 Blue Kerigan Fehr - [program_tooltip program_id='430006' first='Illini' last='Elite'] 15 Black Raegan Watts - [program_tooltip program_id='430006' first='Illini' last='Elite'] 17 White