25+ Players Ready For Impact At The Adidas Charger Challenge

Plenty of great things about the Adidas Charger Challenge. We have the number one ranked teams from D1, D2, and D3, plenty of past state champions and state tournament participants all under one roof, and teams from all across the state. With top teams come top players, some who have committed to play at the highest level. Others, who are making a major impact serving their respective roles on their team. We have at least 25 athletes mentioned who can make an impact at the Adidas Charger Challenge starting at the Milwaukee Sting Center at 4:00 PM Friday. [caption id="attachment_155373" align="alignright" width="354"]<img class="wp-image-155373" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/08/DSC09178.jpg" alt="" width="354" height="237" /> DSHA @ The Joust[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="81284" first="Julia" last="Wojciak"] - DSHA Maidson Quest has been all the buzz as a top freshman for DSHA, but they still have plenty of experienced upperclassmen that do all the little things that make a huge difference. Wojciak is a major defensive presence for the Dashers. She transitions from defense to offense making herself available to attack and is also an emotional leader as well.   Lily Schellpfeffer - Sun Prairie Sun Prairie still has a streak going on making it to the state tournament the past three seasons. The Cardinals return Lee University commit, Sienna Rolling on the outside, but a setter that makes it happen by putting her attackers in a position to score and can also be offensive as well.   [player_tooltip player_id="90597" first="Aida" last="Shadewald"] - Sauk Prairie Shadewald will be leading Sauk Prairie this weekend, who are going to be hungry for the chance to compete against top teams. Shadewald is a Wright State commit (Wright State is competitng at Marquette this weekend) and will be bringing a heavy swing that is tough to stop. There are plenty of opportunities for ranked D2 teams to make a statement this weekend that could result in a shift in the rankings for Week 4.   Maddy Doerre - River Falls River Falls is coming in as the top team in Western Wisconsin with an undefeated record. This will be their first true test of the season, but have plenty of athletes who are accustomed to top competition with state tournament experience. Senior attacker [player_tooltip player_id="81259" first="Haley" last="Graetz"] is a George Mason commit, where Doerre played in the state tournament the past two years for RF and will be a six rotation player who can provide a big block from the right side and pass from the backrow as well.   [player_tooltip player_id="81266" first="Riley" last="Dahlquist"] - Sussex Hamilton Hamilton is the host of this tournament and will be looking to be competing in Gold come Saturday. [player_tooltip player_id="82916" first="Sylvie" last="Zgonc"] is the top scorer for the Chargers with a big swing on the outside, but keep an eye on Senior middle blocker, Riley Dahquist. Dahlquist fought through injury early in her high school career, but is back for her senior season, scoring points and providing a solid block as well.   [player_tooltip player_id="57267" first="Aoife" last="Treacy"] - Mukwonago The lefty, right side for Mukwonago is the top point scorer where she can swing and pass for her squad. Besides scoring, Treacy can pass as well, giving her a chance to contribute and score out of the backrow as well. Another senior to watch for Mukwonago would be [player_tooltip player_id="81312" first="Abby" last="Savatski"], a middle blocker committed to Winona State.   [caption id="attachment_144379" align="alignright" width="311"]<img class="wp-image-144379" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/06/DSC08152-e1622738564227-257x300.jpg" alt="" width="311" height="363" /> Baierl[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="57252" first="Emma" last="Baierl"] - Howards Grove Baierl just surpassed the 2,000 assists mark for Howards Grove where she has been in the lineup since her Freshman year. She has even been able to take some swings on the right side this year as well. Consistent with a high IQ, Baierl will go on to set at Truman State in Missouri after high school. But first, she will look to win a third consecutive title for Howards Grove this fall.   [player_tooltip player_id="148860" first="Natalie" last="Johnston"] - Appleton North North is the top seed heading into the tournament and the number one team in D1. They currently have five Division 1 commits for volleyball, most recently with [player_tooltip player_id="119394" first="Kennedy" last="Martin"] committing to Florida and [player_tooltip player_id="91877" first="Karissa" last="Fortune"] committing to Drake. Johnston is an athletic middle blocker who is also a potential Division 1 prospect who is being considered for rowing at the next level.   [player_tooltip player_id="91912" first="Kya" last="Gahiji"] - Sheboygan North Sheboygan North is looking to rebuild a bit, but an attacker they can rally around is [player_tooltip player_id="91912" first="Kya" last="Gahiji"]. A six rotation outside, Gahiji is capable of scoring points out of any spot on the court. She had a strong club season for Sting 16 White which is translating to a strong start this high school season.   [caption id="attachment_152785" align="alignright" width="376"]<img class="wp-image-152785" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/08/Waterloo-Rylee-Duessler-crop-4801x3152-1628991908-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="376" height="248" /> Duessler[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="91886" first="Rylee" last="Duessler"] - Waterloo Duessler has been a key piece to the success of Waterloo the past two seasons that resulted in state tournament appearances. As a junior, Duessler is the leading point scorer for the Pirates where she has an explosive approach where she can find the open spot, use the block, or tip to score points. Fellow junior, [player_tooltip player_id="91885" first="Sophia" last="Schneider"] is another top player who can set and swing for Waterloo.   [player_tooltip player_id="117345" first="Ella" last="Luoma"] - Franklin Franklin is an upstart team who is looking to make plenty of waves this year. Their ball control is on lockdown with the Luoma girls with [player_tooltip player_id="117345" first="Ella" last="Luoma"] and [player_tooltip player_id="122523" first="Claire" last="Luoma"]. From serve receive to hard-driven balls that result in passes in system, they have it covered. Ella is a Senior and has committed to play at the next level at UW-LaCrosse.   Summer Grigg - Waunakee Waunakee is led by underclassman, Summer Grigg, who is leading the team in kills as a Sophomore. Another attacker to know for Waunakee is [player_tooltip player_id="91910" first="Ally" last="Saleh"]. These two will look to get some wins over teams they have previously faced and lost to where they could see again this weekend. They dropped matches to New Berlin West, Catholic Memorial, and Wisco who will be at the Charger Challenge this weekend. [caption id="attachment_103552" align="alignright" width="458"]<img class="wp-image-103552" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/Satori.jpeg" alt="" width="458" height="307" /> Satori[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="57260" first="Mary" last="Satori"] - Manitowoc Lincoln Satori has been a major part of the Manitowoc Lincoln program where she was a top killer scorer enroute to an alternate season runner up finish this past spring. She will head to Minnesota Duluth for her college volleyball which is one of the top D2 programs in the country. Satori can swing from the front or backrow where she knows the open spots and can paint the lines.   [player_tooltip player_id="149579" first="Ella" last="Kern"] - New Berlin West New Berlin West is going to be a sneaky team to watch this weekend. They have been trending up and will be ones to watch this weekend. Kern is the top scorer and can do it in a variety of ways. Uber athletic and dynamic, she will be key in multiple ways this weekend. [player_tooltip player_id="91860" first="Meghan" last="Schultz"] is another one to watch as a Junior middle blocker who provides a big block and high hitting efficiency.   [player_tooltip player_id="81331" first="Hadley" last="Strohkirch"] - Oconomowoc Oconomowoc has a roster full of future college volleyball players. From seniors to sophomores, this is a college level team. They have top pins in [player_tooltip player_id="91876" first="Cordelia" last="Kearns"] and [player_tooltip player_id="57245" first="Haley" last="Koch"] as well as the top setter/middle combo in the Class of 2023 with [player_tooltip player_id="122568" first="Lilly" last="Wagner"] and [player_tooltip player_id="122475" first="Anna" last="Bjork"], but it all starts with the first contact. Strohkirch has been the top libero for Ocon who have consistently produced liberos who produce at the college level.   [caption id="attachment_117155" align="alignright" width="370"]<img class="wp-image-117155" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/11/Jae-Fitting-300x217.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="269" /> Fitting[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="122466" first="Jae" last="Fitting"] - Cedarburg Cedarburg is another scary team that has solid ball control and physical attackers. Fitting is only a sophomore and is off to a hot start at libero where she provides the spark to their offense. Cedarburg is in a pool with Oconomowoc, Menomonee Falls, and Sun Prairie. They will look to avenge earlier losses to Ocon and Cedarburg from earlier in the season.   Katie [player_tooltip player_id="82908" first="Katherine" last="Lockwood"] - Menomonee Falls Lockwood does it all for Falls where she’s a six rotation outside that can swing hard and always provides a big celebration for her squad. Falls also has senior [player_tooltip player_id="81308" first="Taylor" last="Larson"] who can score points and provide a consistent first contact. This team is battle tested with tournaments at The Joust and Brookfield Central. If Lockwood and Larson can catch fire, ranked teams will be on upset alert.   [player_tooltip player_id="61787" first="Emily" last="Clausen"] - Catholic Memorial Catholic Memorial is coming off a tournament win at Kettle Moraine Lutheran which featured plenty of ranked teams. Clausen is extremely dynamic where she can attack anywhere from the front row, but can do it in a variety of ways. She can power through, but also use her IQ to find the open spot. CMH has a lot of combinations of what they can do offensively and with their setters. They have a loaded scheduled against top teams that includes a trip to the Asics Challenge in Chicago. This will be another typical weekend for this team.   [player_tooltip player_id="81278" first="Maddie" last="Connor"] - Germantown [caption id="attachment_117170" align="alignright" width="300"]<img class="wp-image-117170 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/11/Kylie-Hanson-e1625764021233-300x296.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="296" /> Hanson[/caption] Connor is now the all time leader of assists at Germantown High School. She will head to Viterbo for her collegiate career and play for one of the top NAIA schools in the country. Germantown is starting the season on fire with a solid performance at The Joust, winning their home tournament and scoring a conference win over Brookfield Central.   [player_tooltip player_id="91907" first="Kylie" last="Hanson"] - Luxemburg-Casco Hanson has been a consistent force for the top ranked Spartans all season. A six rotation outside is a primary passer in serve receive and can hit a variety of shots and angles from the pin. Her counterpart on the outside, All Stater and Green Bay commit Grace Holshuh, has been out with a shoulder injury, but will be working her way back into the lineup adding more firepower for LC.   [player_tooltip player_id="91875" first="Grace" last="Grocholski"] - Kettle Moraine Grocholski has been money for Kettle Moraine the past two seasons. She took the state by storm as a Freshman and is continuing to rack up big numbers for the Lasers. KM has had a week loaded with top tier matches with a five set win over Burlington Monday and a sweep of Arrowhead Tuesday. This team has experience and will be looking for more wins over ranked squads this weekend.   [player_tooltip player_id="81311" first="Alyssa" last="Gaeth"] - Kettle Moraine Lutheran Gaeth is a 5’10 senior right side for the Chargers. She brings a really heavy left handed swing that can score points and is also a strong blocker. KML has been battle tested and knows how to compete against top teams. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Emily Lavin coming up again for BC to stop an LC run 12-12 <a href="https://t.co/Qb88KzQI0E">pic.x.com/Qb88KzQI0E</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1434275715453702156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Emily Lavin - Brookfield Central Mckenna Wuchererr will be haeding to play with Team USA at the U18 FIVB World Championships so Brookfield Central will be looking to fill in some points with her absence. Emily Lavin has been strong this season where she has a heavy swing from the right side and really can score from any front row position. Also, watch out for [player_tooltip player_id="81253" first="Morgan" last="Daugherty"] who is back and connecting really well with fellow senior setter, [player_tooltip player_id="81283" first="Tatum" last="Kebisek"].   [caption id="attachment_157632" align="alignright" width="399"]<img class="wp-image-157632" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/DSC09112.jpg" alt="" width="399" height="267" /> Buddenhagen[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="57288" first="Ella" last="Buddenhagen"] - Kimberly Buddenhagen is one of the Senior leaders who leads the Papermakers with her swing, but also her presence on the court. She is a pin who can score in a variety of ways. Her Papermaker team upset #1 Appleton North in five sets earlier this season and have the potential to beat anyone in the state, they will be in the hunt for a top finish this weekend.   [player_tooltip player_id="57247" first="Riley" last="Hamilton"] - Hartford Hamilton has been a name in the Hartford program for eight years. Yes, eight between Riley who has been a six rotation star for the Orioles and her sister Abby, who just recorded kill 1,000 at Loyola (MD) where Riley will go next year for her college volleyball. Riley has a high IQ and big swing where she finds ways to score points.   Kati Goba - Wisconsin Lutheran Goba is extremely steady and consistent for Wisco. These athletes will be ready to go and will be upset-minded heading into the weekend. They are currently 4-0 in their conference this season so far with a big win over Pewaukee. They will also have a big attacker looking to score points who will be key in Senior, [player_tooltip player_id="144432" first="Kayla" last="Wigley"]. She is blasting 3.5 kills per set.   [caption id="attachment_117015" align="alignright" width="370"]<img class="wp-image-117015" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/11/Avery-Pakula-2.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="248" /> Pakula[/caption] Lexi Schlafman - Neenah Schlafman is a Senior leader for the Rockets who are always in the mix in the FVA. She is the top kill leader from the pin while Neenah also has a dynamic middle in [player_tooltip player_id="91892" first="Marissa" last="Corso"] who is a Junior and can make her presence known offensively and defensively.   Avery Paukula - Oshkosh West Pakula is pacing the way for the Wildcats who are coming back after losing a big Senior class which included plenty of height. Pakula has nearly 90 kills, but is also one of the leaders in digs with over 130 on the season so far.