WI Road Trip: Outagamie County Class of 2023 Gym Rats

<p>As we continue our late summer road trip across the state of Wisconsin, it’s important to know that the Badger State has a plethora of talent in the Fox Valley area which covers Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, and Kaukauna, as well as surrounding townships.  This stretches across multiple counties as well. The 2023 class is packed with power in the Fox Valley, especially in Outagamie County.  Here are five phenomenal players from the class of 2023 located in Outagamie County. </p> [caption id="attachment_156052" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="wp-image-156052 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/12-Ava-Rank-FC-Elite-16-White.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /> [player_tooltip player_id="91914" first="Ava" last="Rank"][/caption] <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91914" first="Ava" last="Rank"] – 2023 – 5’3 – Libero – Kimberly </strong><em><strong> </strong></em></p> <p>Rank is quick and moves early when reading the other side of the net.  She has a strong platform and maintains a really positive and calm body language in even the tense situations.  Rank has strong ball control and showed off her skills at the Gauntlet at the end of May. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="82921" first="Kaitlin" last="Schulz"] – 2023 – 6’0 – Outside Hitter - Kimberly</strong><em>  </em></p> <p>Schulz is an inconspicuous terminator.  She plays with a competitive fire that cannot be quelled, and she plays so much higher than 6'0.  Schulz can fly and take a heavy swing down the line or just inside the block.  I’m looking forward to seeing her in action again, and I’m hoping it’s before the club season rolls around. </p> [caption id="attachment_156054" align="alignright" width="300"]<img class="wp-image-156054 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/64-Macy-Herman-FC-Elite-16-Navy-.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /> [player_tooltip player_id="91855" first="Macy" last="Herman"][/caption] <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91855" first="Macy" last="Herman"] – 2023 – 5’11 – Setter – Kimberly </strong></p> <p>I most recently saw Herman at the Prep Dig Gauntlet and she does a solid job and has a good connection with her outsides.  She does a great job getting to every ball and distributing well-located sets.  Herman isn’t flashy, but she is solid, dependable, and has some height to her as well. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91894" first="Rachel" last="Koss"] – 2023 – 5’10 – Setter - Freedom </strong></p> <p>Koss has such a bright future as one of the top setters in the 2023 class in Wisconsin. She has a high volleyball IQ, along with a good work ethic, is athletic and determined.  Koss can run a 5-1 with quick feet and solid defense.  She is a take-charge setter who can run an effective, fast offense. </p> [caption id="attachment_156056" align="alignleft" width="300"]<img class="wp-image-156056 size-medium" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/09/17-Taylor-Tetzlaff-FC-Elite-16-Navy-2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /> [player_tooltip player_id="82936" first="Taylor" last="Tetzlaff"][/caption] <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="82936" first="Taylor" last="Tetzlaff"] – 2023 – 6’0 – Outside Hitter – Kaukauna</strong> </p> <p>Tetzlaff can pound the split between blockers and likes to tag the blockers hands or swing hard just inside the block.  She is quick, physical, and terminal, which is the standard for a pin hitter from FC Elite.  Tetzlaff’s high contact point helps her get over most blockers; don’t underestimate her ability to score. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Other Notables: </strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="119394" first="Kennedy" last="Martin"] – 2023 – 6’5 – Outside Hitter – Appleton North</strong></p> [caption id="attachment_123871" align="alignright" width="300"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-123871" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/12/189-Kennedy-Martin.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /> [player_tooltip player_id="119394" first="Kennedy" last="Martin"]<br /> Photo Credit: Breit Nelson[/caption] <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91880" first="Kyla" last="Dunaway"] – 2023 – 6’4 – Right Side Hitter - Kimberly </strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91908" first="Monika" last="Stevens"] – 2023 – 6’0 – Middle Blocker – Little Chute  </strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91878" first="Paige" last="Miller"] – 2023 – 5’8 – Libero – Kaukauna  </strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91930" first="Payton" last="Chevalier"] – 2023 – 5’10 – Right Side Hitter - Kimberly </strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="82906" first="Sydney" last="Bartels"] – 2023 – 5’9 – Middle Blocker – Freedom  </strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91877" first="Karissa" last="Fortune"] – 2023 – 6’2 – Outside Hitter – Appleton North </strong></p>