Up and Coming Class of 2025

<p>As we are heading into the regular volleyball high school season, many coaches across the Midwest have been keeping a close eye on the incoming class of 2025.  Coming out of Midwest Synergy VBC in Champlin park are these 3 talented incoming freshmen.</p> <p><img class="size-medium wp-image-150178 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/07/McKenna-Schaefer-crop-2378x1561-1627229207-e1627229243177-197x300.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="300" /></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Name: Mckenna Schaefer</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Grade: 9th grade</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Position: Setter/Outside</p> <p style="text-align: left;">School: Totino-Grace High school</p> <p>When McKenna steps on the court you can feel her energy and enthusiasm.  With quick hands and court awareness, McKenna is able to set up her team and communicate to build a strong offense.  Being versatile on and off the court she will switch to outside hitter when her team needs her.  When McKenna hit front row she is able to set up a strong block and transition into hitting.  She brings a strong swing and is aware of her opponent. McKenna also is able to pass and serve which can serve with consistency for her teams.  Based on her coaches they feel her biggest assets is her coachability and teamwork. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> [caption id="attachment_150182" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/07/Reese-Axness-crop-4324x2839-1627231013.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-150182" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/07/Reese-Axness-crop-4324x2839-1627231013-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> Photo: Reese Axness Athlete[/caption] <p>Name: Reese Axness</p> <p>Grade: 9th grade</p> <p>Position: Setter/Outside</p> <p>School: Champlin Park High School</p> <p>Reese has grown up around the game of Volleyball, with her mom coaching and Reese spending time in the gym idolizing the athletes.  With switching between outside hitter and setting she has the volleyball IQ to understand her best options and being able to read the other court.  Reese is able to put up a strong defensive block with great timing.  Her transitions are clean and quick. She is able to bring energy and focus to herself and her teammates.  One things she enjoys about volleyball is competing with her teammates and she enjoys the pressure that the game brings. </p> [caption id="attachment_150188" align="alignleft" width="189"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-150188" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/07/Alex-Kiebel-1-e1627232261370-189x300.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="300" /> Photo: Alex Kiebel Athlete[/caption] <p>Name: Alex Kiebel</p> <p>Grade: 9 Grade</p> <p>Position: Outside hitter</p> <p>School: Maple Lake High School </p> <p>Alex is coming into the season following her sister who is graduating 2022.  Alex has a love for the game since she was little which has helped her become excited on and off the court to bring energy and support to her teammates.  Alex is able to make quick transitions, able to set herself up to make contact with the ball, and is aware of the importance of covering.  When Alex steps on the court it is easy to see the passion and feel her energy.  Keep an eye on her as she continues to develop and make a name for herself.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>