Mid-Season Report: Midwest Athletic Conference Leaders
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<p>We recently crossed the midpoint of the season as several conferences have transitioned into the final few weeks before postseason play begins. In the Midwest Athletic Conference there are two teams at 5-0 so far in New Bremen and New Knoxville. They currently hold a two-match lead over the next three teams in the conference standings. Prospects among this league’s statistical leaders are as follows:</p>
<p><em>Offense</em></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="114497" first="Carsyn" last="Henschen"]</strong> - 2022 | New Knoxville<br />
Henschen is one of the most productive arms in the state. She has 221 kills on the season and is averaging 5.5 kills per set. The Duquesne commit is terminating 55% of her attempts and is hitting .329. On the defensive side she is averaging over two digs per set and 1.5 blocks per match.</p>
<p><strong>Kelli Schmitmeyer</strong> - 2023 | New Bremen<br />
The Cardinals have some of the best balance of any offense as they have four athletes that have earned over 100 kills so far this season, with a fifth athlete that should eclipse that mark soon. Schmitmeyer is the leader with 126 kills and is averaging 2.6 kills per set. Her effectiveness is among the best as she is terminating just over 50% of her opportunities and hitting at a clip of .428.</p>
<p><em>Defense</em></p>
<p><strong>Abi Powers</strong> - 2023 | New Bremen<br />
With 172 total digs on the season, Powers is a key factor in New Bremen’s effort as they are undefeated on the season at 14-0 overall. Twice she has earned 20 or more digs in a match as is currently averaging 13 digs per contest. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="114453" first="Whitley" last="Rammel"]</strong> - 2022 | Fort Recovery<br />
Rammel is Fort Recovery’s top contributor on both sides of the ball. The 6’2 senior middle is currently averaging nearly four blocks per match. Offensively, she is this squad’s biggest threat as she has seen the most attempts and is averaging 3.7 kills per set with a total of 134 kills on the season.</p>
<p><em>Setting</em></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="137175" first="Annelise" last="Harlamert"]</strong> - 2022 | Coldwater<br />
Averaging nearly 10 assists per set, Harlamert has Coldwater off to a nice start through the first half of the season as the Cavaliers are 13-2 overall. She has great floor presence for her team and with good footwork and speed she can get herself prepared for second-touch action well in order to distribute the full range of the court with consistent location. She also contributes well on the defensive side with over seven digs per match. </p>
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