Midseason Report: Top Defensive Specialists/Libero

<p>It’s time to continue to our midseason report list of who have been playing the best this season. We took a look at outside hitters and top setters. Now it’s time to look at defensive specialists/liberoes. These ladies have really impressed me this season. The list is in no particular order. </p> <p><em><strong>Abigail Adams (Morris Tech)</strong></em></p> <p>Adams has been all over the court for Morris Tech. Her anticipation and quick first step allows to get to balls many believe she can’t and is why she leads the way with 241 digs. She’s averaging 21 digs a match at the moment which is absolutely ridiculous. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="152476" first="Morgan" last="Williams"] (Colonia)</strong></em></p> <p>If you are looking for someone to be at the top of her game consistently, add Williams to the list. She has great anticipation in the back row which allows her to be in the right spot to make a play on the ball. She’s averaging 14 digs a match and has 200 on the season. </p> <p><em><strong>Sam Wilton (North Hunterdon)</strong></em></p> <p>Wilton is the unsung hero for North Hunterdon on the back line as she can make all the passes and covers so much ground. The team is able to play so freely due to her defensive prowess in the back row. Wilton has North Hunterdon as one of the best teams in the state with her 179 digs. </p> <p><em><strong>Amber Gallo (Toms River South)</strong></em></p> <p>Gallo may not be one who gets the spotlight on Toms River South but she’s worth mentioning. She covers a lot of ground gets to a ball many would not even attempt at trying to get. She has great sense of court awareness too which showcases why she has 177 digs on the season. </p> <p><em><strong>Gena Driscoll (Gloucester Catholic)</strong></em></p> <p>Driscoll has been a bright spot on a Gloucester Catholic squad that has struggled out of the gates. Her 175 digs is due to her high quality passing and ensuring it’s an opportunity for her teammates. She averages roughly 16 digs per match. </p>