Summer Watch List – Senior Defensive Specialists

<p>We are expecting extensive displays of defense all over the court this fall, but especially out of the defensive specialists that are looking to go out with a bang during their final high school season. These players contributed to the success of their respective club teams and now look to take what they learned into the high school season. </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Bella</strong> <strong>Ramos</strong> - Defensive Specialist - Two Rivers High School - Impact Volleyball Club </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ramos can dissect the play early to frustrate the hitters, not allowing them to score easily. She can also read the server early to place herself in a position to receive the ball. The combination of her impressive defense combined with Impacts dominate offense allowed them to push for an overall 5th place finish at Nationals, and some other top tournament finishes over the course of the 2021 season. Check out this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbmeIaPy2yc"><strong>video</strong></a> from the Stars and Stripes tournament at the end of May. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Jada</strong> <strong>Young</strong>  - 5’6” Defensive Specialist - Central High School - M1 Volleyball Club</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Young plays outstanding defense, just observing her for five minutes you will know she has a relentless instinct to pursue the ball. She uses her hands to extend plays and frustrate her opponents. She helped her St. Paul Central High School team take second in their conference last year just behind St. Paul Highland Park. Look to see her extend plays and fight for a conference championship in her final high school season. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Mikayla</strong> <strong>Wilber</strong> - 5’7”  - Defensive Specialist - Coon Rapids High School - Kokoro Volleyball Club </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wilber, who plays outside in high school, had a strong club season defensively which allowed her hitters and their club team have a successful and competitive season. She was particularly successful in serve receive, allowing her team to get the ball back quickly. Wilber was fun to watch at AAU Nationals in Florida, you never saw her stationary she is always moving her feet and following the ball. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="135327" first="Ella" last="Voegele"] - 5’7" - Defensive Specialist - Wayzata High School - MN Select Volleyball Club</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Voegele played tremendous defense all season long contributing to a successful season for her club team. They took 9th overall in the Open Division at AAU Nationals in Florida and finishing 5th overall at the USAV Nationals in Las Vegas. She reads the floor well, allowing her to pick up balls all around the floor. She also puts up a solid second out of system ball allowing her hitters to terminate balls and end rallies. Voegele and Wayzata look to extend their win streak after they went undefeated last year, won their conference, and only graduated two seniors. </span></p>