Iowa’s Top Returning Statistical Producers: Class of 2022

<p>I’ve been doing a broad tour of some talented players to watch heading into Nebraska’s high school volleyball season. Now, though, it’s time to venture into Iowa for a while.</p> <p>We’ve had plenty of great team-based high school previews going up on our Iowa site, so be sure to check those out. This mini-series is a little different, however. For the next few days, we’ll be looking at Iowa’s "stat stuffers." These are players that put up gaudy numbers during the 2020 season and are looking to continue that success this fall.</p> <p>There are so many athletes around the state that fit this description. Here’s a quick look at some names to follow, starting with the rising seniors in the Class of 2022.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="79259" first="Madison" last="Maahs"] - 5’8 S - Western Dubuque</strong></p> <p>We're starting off this feature with a talented setter out by the Mississippi River. Maahs finished her 2020 campaign with over 10 assists per set, good enough for second in the state. This senior leader is looking to build on that performance yet again.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> [caption id="attachment_42449" align="alignright" width="243"]<img class="wp-image-42449 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2019/04/Faith-DeRonde-e1555451269381-243x300.jpg" alt="" width="243" height="300" /> DeRonde[/caption] <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="17324" first="Faith" last="DeRonde"] - 5’11 OH - Oskaloosa</strong></p> <p>Boasting an impressive five kills per set last season, DeRonde is an outside hitter who knows how to take over a match. Her length and physicality will continue to serve her well as she caps off her playing days with Oskaloosa.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="132852" first="Jaidyn" last="Teske"] - 5’4 DS/L - South Hardin</strong></p> <p>We now move over to South Hardin, where Teske has been anchoring the backcourt for a while. She posted the second-best digs per set mark in Iowa last season and constantly produced quality contacts for her team. Teske should continue her momentum as one of the most formidable defenders in the state.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Alaina Bunde - 5’9 MB - AC/GC</strong></p> <p>Bunde is a player who helps bring a spark in the middle for AC/GC. Her 1.5 blocks per set in the 2020 season was good enough to tie for the state lead, and this energetic middle blocker can bring it on the offensive end, too.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="103712" first="Joslyn" last="Bentz"] - 5’8 OH - Burlington Notre Dame</strong></p> <p>The Bentz name has become synonymous with big performances at Burlington Notre Dame. While Jenna led all of Iowa in assists per set last year, Joslyn was tenth on the leaderboard in kills per set alongside teammate Katy Stephens.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="79256" first="Alivia" last="Bronner"] - 5’5 DS/L - Cedar Falls</strong></p> <p>Bronner continues to produce for the Cedar Falls juggernaut. The Northern Iowa commit produced another top-five digs performance in 2020 and will lead her team in serve receive for another year. This is an athlete you can rally around in pursuit of another title.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="79284" first="Alyssa" last="Tegeler"] - 6’0 MB/OH - Belle Plaine</strong></p> <p>Last season, Tegeler claimed the distinction of having the third-best hitting efficiency in the state with a lofty .410 percentage. It's no wonder where her success comes from; Tegeler can hammer a high ball over the block when she's in rhythm.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="132866" first="Makayla" last="Ribble"] - 5’8 S - Iowa City High</strong></p> <p>Ribble is one of the most unique players on this feature. She's a setter by trade, but her Iowa City High team is also not afraid to give her plenty of kill attempts. This is one of the few setters I've seen that will get back row sets after digging a ball in zone one. It's no mystery why she racks up stats.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> [caption id="attachment_115681" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-115681" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/11/DSC02854.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /> Puffer[/caption] <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="79266" first="Carly" last="Puffer"] - 6’0 MB/RS - Wilton</strong></p> <p>Puffer is another versatile player who finds herself near the top of the kill efficiency leaderboards. Her .403 hit percentage last season was aided by her ability to elevate and hit angles that are simply tough to defend.</p>