High School Spotlight: Montini Catholic Broncos

Jahlynn Hancock

November 30, 2021 @ 10:58 PM

Montini Catholic out of Lombard, Illinois is currently #1 in both the state of Illinois and their overall conference. The Broncos have had a very successful season thus far and have successful ride through the state championship for the 2A class. Montini Catholic has finished their season with an overall of 40-1 and has been undefeated in their conference 6-0. The Broncos have some honorable mentions of their players that have Benn a significant help for the Broncos and their outstanding season this 2021-22 year. [player_tooltip player_id="61657" first="Paige" last="Pickering"]- OH The 5’11 senior is the leader in kills for the broncos and has managed to bring her final high school season to a close with a fantastic season. Pickering has managed to collect 345 kills this season, bringing her overall kills stats to 372 kills. Pickering is a very strong willed athlete and has a strong swing when it comes to following through with the ball and working closely with her setters on her team. Pickering has a final career with 215 digs and 40 aces and has been a huge asset to the broncos and their journey to the state championships over the last 4 years. [player_tooltip player_id="138653" first="Jordan" last="Heatherly"]- S The 5’11 setter is a very versatile player when it comes her ability to play within several positions. Heatherly has been seen in 86 sets and has managed to collect 269 kills this season and has managed to have 201 digs along with 642 assists. Heatherly is a very strong and defensive player and it is impressive to see a player that is primarily in the defensive position, collects stats as an offensive player. The setter has one year left with the Broncos and I look forward to what Heatherly will bring back to the table. [player_tooltip player_id="165807" first="Maddie" last="Kasallis"]- MB The senior middle blocker, finished off her season with 288 kills with 92 sets played. Kasallis stands at 6’1 and has the second highest kills on the team this season. She is a very competitive player and quick on the court when it comes to gaining the kill for her team. Kasallis finished off her high school career with being one of the best defenders on her team, finishing with 115 blocks and being a very bold and strong blocker.

Montini Catholic out of Lombard, Illinois is currently #1 in both the state of Illinois and their overall conference. The Broncos have had a very successful season thus far and have successful ride through the state championship for the 2A class.

Montini Catholic has finished their season with an overall of 40-1 and has been undefeated in their conference 6-0.

The Broncos have some honorable mentions of their players that have Benn a significant help for the Broncos and their outstanding season this 2021-22 year.

Paige Pickering Paige Pickering OH Montini Catholic | 2022 State IL - OH

The 5’11 senior is the leader in kills for the broncos and has managed to bring her final high school season to a close with a fantastic season. Pickering has managed to collect 345 kills this season, bringing her overall kills stats to 372 kills. Pickering is a very strong willed athlete and has a strong swing when it comes to following through with the ball and working closely with her setters on her team. Pickering has a final career with 215 digs and 40 aces and has been a huge asset to the broncos and their journey to the state championships over the last 4 years.

Jordan Heatherly Jordan Heatherly 5'10" | S Montini Catholic | 2023 State #89 Nation IL - S

The 5’11 setter is a very versatile player when it comes her ability to play within several positions. Heatherly has been seen in 86 sets and has managed to collect 269 kills this season and has managed to have 201 digs along with 642 assists. Heatherly is a very strong and defensive player and it is impressive to see a player that is primarily in the defensive position, collects stats as an offensive player. The setter has one year left with the Broncos and I look forward to what Heatherly will bring back to the table.

Maddie Kasallis Maddie Kasallis 6'0" | MB Montini Catholic | 2022 State IL - MB

The senior middle blocker, finished off her season with 288 kills with 92 sets played. Kasallis stands at 6’1 and has the second highest kills on the team this season. She is a very competitive player and quick on the court when it comes to gaining the kill for her team. Kasallis finished off her high school career with being one of the best defenders on her team, finishing with 115 blocks and being a very bold and strong blocker.