Triple Threat Hitters: Top Three Illinois Hitters

Jahlynn Hancock

September 28, 2021 @ 04:27 PM

As the weeks continue to go by and the competition continues to roll out, the talent on the floor thickens each week with new athletes outshining their own athletic abilities. The hitters are a very fun group to watch, because they never fail to outshine themselves as the weeks go by and there is always a new name holding the top position. This week we have three talented and stock rising hitters that have hit their way to the top three position in Illinois. [player_tooltip player_id="61693" first="Amanda" last="Holsen"]- Stevenson High School Holsen is a player that should be a familiar name by now. Standing at 6’0", the outside hitter continues to put her best foot forward and continuously put kills on the board. Holsen is currently the leader in kills with 334 kills this season. Holsen is also a weekly AVCA award winner with her outstanding accomplishments on the court with high yield kills within one game. Holsen is a power athlete. From spiking the ball to getting down and dirty on the court, she is going to play the court well and make sure she is there for her team. It is without a doubt that Holsen has managed to be named an elite athlete, as her athleticism is blown out the water with the game she brings every set. [player_tooltip player_id="61623" first="Ella" last="Wrobel"]- Plainfield North The 6’4" outside hitter is a very diverse player when it comes to playing the ball and the environment she is in. Wrobel currently stands in 2nd in the state with 295 kills. Wrobel is not only a threat as a hitter, but she plays a mean game defensively and that is something that is taken into consideration when analyzing the talents that she has. Wrobel currently has 127 digs this season, which in my eyes she is able to defend when needed and has a nice taste in diversity when it comes to playing a needed role. Wrobel is strong, quick and consistent on her feet and she is yet another athlete who has earned an rising elite recognization. Abi Schlueter- Dakota High School Schlueter is a very consistent yet outshining athlete that brings her all to the court every set and every game. Sitting 3rd in the state with 276 kills, the outside hitter manages to outshine herself every opportunity she has. Schlueter managed to place her kill percentages over the 40% mark on average and manages to be a leading scorer for the Dakota Indians. Schluetere, like our other two athletes is a remarkable defensive player, currently standing at 179 digs this season. She is a touch component and she is very quick and attentive on her feet. She is a threat both offensively and defensively, and that is the touch that she needs when she steps out onto the court.