Top 3A Attackers So Far

<p>With only a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season in Indiana, we’ve seen all that we’re going to see as far as top teams are concerned. However, not everyone will have a chance to see some of the top attackers in the state in class 3A, since their teams are either (1) in a really tough sectional, or (2) their own team is having a down year. Here are five kids, with a couple of commits, that you should know in class 3A.</p> <p><strong>’22, [player_tooltip player_id="85818" first="Tori" last="Woods"], 5-10 OH, West Lafayette (Texas Women’s commit)</strong></p> <p>What an absolute steal for TWU. Tori is a six-rotation primary passing outside that has trained at Circle since I-don’t-know-when. Crushing over six kills per set while hitting north of .400 is easy to do with a 1A schedule; Tori’s doing it in a 3A schedule. I like her fire, her physicality, and her ability to hit any shot from anywhere at any time.</p> <p><strong>’23, [player_tooltip player_id="85912" first="Macy" last="Bruton"], 5-10 OH, Crawfordsville</strong></p> <p>Leading her team to their first county title since 2015, Macy is used as a DS on her Circle City squad, saving her shoulder for hammering in the fall. Since she has less swings in that arm, there is less wear and tear on her, making her an attractive find for any college willing to take on such a hybrid player. She can be a middle for smaller schools, a right side without passing, or play all the way around on either pin. At 6 kps/.300+, she’s going to find a home somewhere at the next level. It’s only a matter of time and being in front of the right eyeballs to make that dream come true.</p> <p><strong>’22, [player_tooltip player_id="85813" first="Eva" last="Hudson"], 5-10 OH, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger (Notre Dame commit)</strong></p> <p>Eva is a Munciana-trained kid, with ball control for days and a lightning bolt for an arm. Her ability to play any (and every) position is second to none in this class. I’m pretty sure that, if asked, Eva would step in and set. At six kills per set and hitting nearly .500 on the year, she’s also in the top three in digs, blocks and aces for these Saints. Miss Hudson also owns a state championship trophy from the fall of ’20, and they could do it again in ’21 on the back of this young lady.</p> <p><strong>’22, [player_tooltip player_id="125519" first="Erika" last="Smith"], 5-10 MB/Pin, Connersville</strong></p> <p>Another Munciana kid, this one has an attack touch at almost ten feet, if not already there. Her jumping ability could have her play middle for some smaller schools, but is best suited as a pin attacker at the next level. I like her speed and athleticism, and being from a school not exactly known for their volleyball prowess, she easily stands out. For raw talent and another steal from this class, you won’t find a better athlete.</p> <p><strong>’23, [player_tooltip player_id="85904" first="Elle" last="Patterson"], 6-0 OH, Tri-West</strong></p> <p>Although most of her club season last spring was spent on the right pin, Elle could easily play on the left, and as a passer to boot. Her attack touch is high and hard, she takes up space on the block (unlike the smaller players on this list), and is a gym rat who looks like she loves the training. Elle passes three clubs (Circle, TI and Academy) to train at Rev on the east side of Indianapolis, and her choice has had her stock rise the most in the ’23 class of pin attackers. </p>