Updated ’22 Rankings: Best Available Pins

Updated &#8217;22 Rankings: Best Available Pins

Kyp Harasymowycz August 5, 2021 @ 01:28 PM

We’ve talked about the new kids in the rankings, and we’ve talked about the highest risers in the rankings. Now, let’s talk about each available position group that still don’t have a home for the fall of ’22. [player_tooltip player_id="85816" first="Natalie" last="Lostutter"], 5-9 RS, Floyd Central Probably the x-factor to a successful post-season run for the Highlanders, this high-flying and heavy-hitting right side can play all the way around and has a high volleyball IQ. I like her focus, her fire, and her no nonsense attitude toward the game. Need a side out? Miss Lostutter should get the ball. [player_tooltip player_id="85817" first="Macarty" last="McQueen"], 5-10 OH, Carmel Another high-flying pin, Macarty is a primary-passing, six-rotation outside that is already well-versed in a quick offense, due to her training at Munciana. She’s fast, jumps well, and is also accustomed to a heavy workload, as evidenced by her four kills per set last fall for the Greyhounds. With everyone coming back for Carmel from last year’s 20-win squad, this is as good a year as any to win the toughest sectional in the state, let alone go deep into the playoffs. [player_tooltip player_id="85812" first="Estella" last="Kleffman"], 5-9 OH, Trinity Lutheran Although her experience has had her seeing more and more defensive responsibilities, Miss Kleffman is more than capable of being a six-rotation left side. As far as I’m concerned, her shoulder hasn’t seen as much stress as the other pins on this list simply because her defense is better and is used as such. Nevertheless, in order for the Cougars to make another deep playoff run, they may need her shoulder AND her passing, which are both high-level due to her training at Union. Isabel Metzger, 5-11 OH, Zionsville Isabel is a long and lean pin attacker that has all of the shots in the book and a whip of an arm. Her ball control is improving, but looks to pan out as a three-rotation front row player that can play either pin. She’s quick and springy as well, and her athleticism gets her out of most trouble spots. My guess is that she’ll be needed to be a six-rotation player this fall for the Eagles if they have any chance of advancing out of their sectional. [player_tooltip player_id="108601" first="Josie" last="Hanas"], 5-8 OH, Lafayette Harrison A Boiler Juniors product, Josie has played as both a primary-passing, six-rotation outside and a full-time libero during her club career, all while playing at the open level. Although larger schools will look at her superior serve receive and defensive skills, small schools will fall in love with her ability to play multiple positions in both the front and back rows. I like her quickness, her willingness to do the dirty work, and her all-around volleyball acuity. It’s just a matter of time, and the right fit, before Josie finds a home.