Live Eye 2022's - High Level Prospects Still Available

Over the past three weeks, I have been in a fortunate situation to watch the Iowa State Tournament, Wisconsin State Tournament, Illinois State Tournament, and Wisconsin Top 250 Expo. There are still a lot of really good unsigned Seniors available that would be a great pick up at the next level. It’s been a really slippery road for some of these athletes with half of their high school careers being during a global pandemic. For many of these athletes I don’t know what they are planning. Are they deciding between two or three schools, are they still wide open, or are they ready to put the knee pads away for a bit and just be a student. Everyone’s situation is different, and everyone is at a different spot in their path. I just know these athletes can play at the next level. Here are a few to note, as well as where I saw them. [player_tooltip player_id="81261" first="Madisen" last="Miller"] - Appleton North - FC Elite 18 Navy Wisconsin State Tournament Miller has been one of the top liberos in the Class of 2022 and will have an exciting club season coming up with the FC Elite 18 Navy squad who has plenty of college commits. Miller covers plenty of ground and is nails with her serve receive. I think what impresses me the most about her game is how she is able to keep the ball alive in chaotic situations. She’s really good with a second ball and is always in the right spot at the right time in tip coverage. She just finds a way. <img class=" wp-image-166501 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/11/69-Ella-Unterweger.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="285" /> [player_tooltip player_id="81290" first="Ella" last="Unterweger"] - Oconomowoc Wisconsin State Tournament and Wisconsin Top 250 Unterweger is an athletic six rotation outside who has trained at a high level and knows how to win. She won her last high school match with a state championship with Oconomowoc in the Wisconsin D1 State Tournament. I also got a closer look on Unterweger at the Top 250 where I could see she puts a lot of pop on the ball and is really dynamic where she can succeed in a variety of situations. <img class=" wp-image-166491 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/11/59-Rebecca-Siedenburg.jpg" alt="" width="392" height="261" /> [player_tooltip player_id="57272" first="Rebecca" last="Siedenburg"] - Kettle Moraine - Motion 18 Blue Wisconsin State Tournament and Wisconsin Top 250 Uber athletic, quick feet, and finds a way to get to the ball for her hitters to attack from all spots on the net. A true 5-1 setter, Siedenburg knows how to run the show. She had 63 assists and 19 digs in a five set quarterfinal win over Burlington. Her athleticism is an X-Factor to her game where she can really create. She will make a college team better because she knows how to get after it and compete. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Big swing by [player_tooltip player_id="91886" first="Rylee" last="Duessler"] followed by Izzy Coon taking swings on the right side. We’re moving on to 6 v 6 <a href="https://t.co/58HsqI6UU4">pic.x.com/58HsqI6UU4</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1462454989188653059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Izzy Coon - St. Marys Springs Academy - FC Elite 18 Navy Leadership and all the intangibles is a 10/10. Coon is the type of athlete players want to be around and she can lead from whatever position she is playing. She is a setter first, but this past weekend she was swinging from the right side and making it look easy. An all around athlete, as Coon transitions to higher level volleyball, her game will soar. She is one to watch this club season and will be sure to find a good home for her collegiate volleyball future. <img class=" wp-image-166500 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/11/68-Gianna-Trotter.jpg" alt="" width="443" height="295" /> [player_tooltip player_id="81293" first="Gianna" last="Trotter"] - Fond du Lac - FC Elite 18 Navy Trotter and Coon have teamed up multiple times while they played for Fond du Lac Fusion, but will be joining FC Elite for this upcoming season. Trotter is electric with a big arm from the outside. She is one who is looking to do double duty with track and volleyball at the next level. Trotter is a top ten finisher in Wisconsin’s largest class for discus and triple jump. Her all around ability has a huge upside! <img class=" wp-image-141572 aligncenter" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/05/Livia-Thomsen1.jpg" alt="" width="497" height="331" /> [player_tooltip player_id="162876" first="Livia" last="Thomsen"] - Pleasant Valley - Iowa Select [player_tooltip player_id="132854" first="Arra" last="Cottrell"] - Pleasant Valley - Iowa Rockets Iowa State Tournament Thomsen and Cottrelll are coming off a state title in Iowa’s largest class with Pleasant Valley out of the Quad Cities. Thomsen is the savvy libero who always makes a difficult serve look easy to receive. She has great platform control and knows how to play at a high level. Cottrell is the same when it comes to knowing how to play at a high level. She brings a heavy swing and knows how to score points. She will be playing on the Iowa Rockets 18R squad this upcoming club season. Cotrell is slated to attend the Iowa Top 250 on December 4 at Ignit in Grimes. [caption id="attachment_115575" align="aligncenter" width="450"]<img class=" wp-image-115575" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/11/DSC02119.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /> Stephens (Pink Libero jersey)[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="103730" first="Lexi" last="Stephens"] - Ankeny - Club Ignit Select Iowa State Tournament Stephens is a major spark to have on the court where she was one of the top liberos in Class 5A. She was a starting libero on Ankeny’s state championship team in 2020 and will be playing on one of the top 18s in the Iowa Region with the Club Ignit 18 Blue team. Her training has been at a high level and she has plenty of range out of the backrow. [caption id="attachment_108296" align="aligncenter" width="291"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-108296" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/09/DSC00270-e1630541286510-291x300.jpg" alt="" width="291" height="300" /> [player_tooltip player_id="79259" first="Madison" last="Maahs"], 2022, S, Western Dubuque.[/caption] [player_tooltip player_id="79259" first="Madison" last="Maahs"] - Western Dubuque - Adrenaline Iowa State Tournament Maahs has all the accolades with All Tournament and All State honors, but now she can add state champion to her resume. Maahs has hands of gold where she can put the ball on a dime where her attackers are always in position to terminate.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Edwardsville can really spread it from pin to pin. [player_tooltip player_id="165809" first="Gabby" last="Saye"] with a big swing and high contact. Edwardsville 12 Mother McAuley 10 <a href="https://t.co/edhL953I8g">pic.x.com/edhL953I8g</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1459325118807748609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="165809" first="Gabby" last="Saye"] - Edwardsville - Rockwood Thunder Illinois State Tournament Saye is definitely a steal at the next level with her size and intangibles. With a heavy left handed swing on the right side, Saye is 6’2 and extremely physical at the net. She was a big point scorer for Edwardsville at the state tournament where they took Mother McAuley to three sets and had a tight third place loss to Barrington. Saye has a style that would translate well to the college game where she can play the power game at the net.   Kaitlyn Conway - Edwardsville - HPSTL Illinois State Tournament Conway is so smooth. She just floats on the court, stops on contact, and puts the ball on the money for her setter. She’s got a gritty style where isn’t afraid to hit the floor or square one and take a hard hit ball off the chest. Great positioning and solid platform to defend against extremely high level players, a real treat to watch for Edwardsville.   [player_tooltip player_id="61667" first="Peyton" last="Brokemond"] - Mother McAuley - Michio Illinois State Tournament Brokemond had a career night in the Illinois State Semifinals where she had 18 kills, hitting over .400 on the right. Brokemond is disciplined, can hit the shots and knows when to go for the split. If you are playing at the Varsity level at Mother McAuley, there are plenty of programs who will open their door and find a spot on their team.   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="165807" first="Maddie" last="Kasallis"] of <a href="https://x.com/MontiniCatholic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MontiniCatholic</a> has been scoring points with her swing and block. Now doing it from the service line. Uncommitted 2022 MB/OPP. Montini 11 Plains <a href="https://t.co/j2kkALqaoG">pic.x.com/j2kkALqaoG</a> — Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1459618735380127751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="165807" first="Maddie" last="Kasallis"] - Montini Catholic - 1st Alliance Illinois State Tournament When middles connect with their setters and assert their dominance, it is so exciting to see the reaction of their teammates. Everyone celebrates just a little bit more. Kasallis is a force, she’s dominant. She connected extremely well with setter [player_tooltip player_id="138653" first="Jordan" last="Heatherly"] while Montini rolled to a state title. Kasallis is strong with a high IQ and is a major force offensively and defensively at the net.