Class of 2024 Rankings: Top 10 Outside Hitters
With the first Class of 2024 rankings released last week, it’s time to break down each position. We start at outside hitter, looking at the top 10 in the class. 1. Elana Erickson Elana Erickson 5'10" | OH Forest Hills…
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Continue ReadingWith the first Class of 2024 rankings released last week, it’s time to break down each position.
We start at outside hitter, looking at the top 10 in the class.
1. Elana Erickson Elana Erickson 5'10" | OH Forest Hills Northern | 2024 State #79 Nation MI , Forest Hills Nothern/FaR Out: Erickson is an explosive player that can really leap off the floor and deliver a big swing. Her all-around play is what makes her stand out. She moves smoothly around the court and is technically sound in each aspect of the game.
2. Cayla Cogan Cayla Cogan 5'10" | OH Clarkston | 2024 State #96 Nation MI , Clarkston/Legacy: Cogan is another package of dynamite. She displays the ability to hit different angles with high velocity. She stays light on her feet to get in good position and is able to go toe-to-toe with hitters much larger in size.
3. Avery Weslow Avery Weslow 5'11" | OH Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI , Forest Hills Central/FaR Out: Weslow is just as strong with her back row attacks as she is at the net, which is impressive. She already does a great job of mixing up her speeds and locations. Her high court IQ is sure to make her a standout player for years to come.
4. Cameron Herman Cameron Herman 5'11" | OH Hartland | 2024 State MI , Hartland/Legacy: Herman is in her second year of varsity and quickly gaining in her fundamentals. She sees the court very well and stays light on her feet. Her ability to strongly play out-of-system balls makes her a real offensive asset.
5. Catherine Flaharty Catherine Flaharty 6'2" | OH Saline | 2024 State MI , Saline/L2: Flaharty is a regular part of the talented Saline offense. She’s got a really high ceiling as it’s clear the talent is there. As she continues to polish up her swings and mix up her shots, she can be a real game changer.
6. Alana Deshetsky Alana Deshetsky 5'8" | OH North Branch | 2024 State MI , North Branch: Another standout of the Jim Fish North Branch program, Deshetsky has all the skills you want to see in a young player. She plays with energy and hustle and isn’t lacking in confidence. She can definitely hit with velocity and is sure to improve all-around in the years to come.
7. Izzy Whittaker Izzy Whittaker 6'1" | OH Grand Haven | 2024 State MI , Grand Haven/MVA: Whittaker is a mover on the floor that excels in each area of the game for her age group. She’s got the athleticism to be great and the ability to play a fast game as the speeds of varsity play force her to elevate her play.
8. Angie Butler Angie Butler 5'10" | OH Mercy | 2024 State MI , Mercy/Michigan Elite: Butler shows the ability to adapt well, as she already has a nice mixture of swing speeds and angles. Her court IQ is one of her biggest strengths right now.
9. Ava Thomas Ava Thomas 5'10" | OH Northville | 2024 MI , Northville/Legacy: Thomas is still tapping into her potential, but has a high ceiling. She has the size and athleticism to be great. As she gets her timing down and plays more instinctual, you will see her really shine.
10. Payton Atwell Payton Atwell 5'10" | OH Portage Northern | 2024 State MI , Portage Northern: Atwell found ways to contribute as a freshman and now is taking on a bigger role in 2021. She is able to make some plays look effortless, and now just needs to find that next gear.