Class Of ’24 Pins You Need To Know
Updated rankings means updated position breakdowns. Here are five pin attackers you need to know going into the upcoming club season. Lauren Harden Lauren Harden 6'3" | OH Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State #36 Nation IN , 6-3 OH, Rev,…
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Continue ReadingUpdated rankings means updated position breakdowns. Here are five pin attackers you need to know going into the upcoming club season.
Lauren Harden Lauren Harden 6'3" | OH Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State #36 Nation IN , 6-3 OH, Rev, Hamilton Southeastern
Already attacking at over ten feet, Lauren is slowly learning how to be a six-rotation passer to go along with that cannon of an arm. A constant gym rat, it was clear that she was the top sophomore attacker at the PrepDig Top 250 a few weeks ago. Her movement is fluid, she hits a heavy ball, and attacking against her is like attacking in a phone booth. She’s started on varsity since her freshman year, and she’s only getting better.
Morgan Gaerte, 6-4 OH, Team Pineapple , Angola
A big, long and lean attacker from either pin, Morgan was a primary passer for TP’s top 15s team last season, and looks to do the same this coming club season on the 16 Black squad. She can hit shots that smaller players can’t hit, uses all of her jumping ability to go over blocks, even when she doesn’t have to, and is calm in serve receive. Also attacking at ten feet, I’m not quite sure why this larger-than-life player isn’t getting more attention. To see a kid this young and this big play at this level is fun to watch.
Lauren Evans Lauren Evans 6'0" | OH Carmel | 2024 State #136 Nation IN , 6-0 OH, Munciana Indy , Carmel
Three-for-three on the primary-passing outsides, Miss Evans is fast, gets up quickly, and hammers shots to all angles. I like the quick feet, the strength and the power she shows in every point. She’s been the leading attacker at Carmel for a couple of years now, and it’s only a matter of time before she gets collegiate attention. Her serve receive and defense are above-average for her position, and is more than happy to pass more of the court to cover for other passers who might be struggling.
Ava Utterback Ava Utterback 5'10" | OH Plainfield | 2024 State #24 Nation IN , 5-10 OH, Circle City, Plainfield
Just like her sister, Olivia, Ava is a spitfire of an attacker that prefers swings from the left, but can attack from anywhere, including the middle. The high-and-hard mentality is not lost on Ava, as every contact is at her max jump. I would like to see a little more of her in serve receive, as her size might limit her opportunities at the next level. No matter; Miss Utterback will continue to grind both on the court and in the weight room…..she’s currently working on a power clean of 170 pounds!
Alexis Maesch Alexis Maesch 5'10" | RS Avon | 2024 State IN , 5-10 RS/S, Circle City, Avon
The second of two younger sisters whose elder counterparts play in college, Alexis also understands what it takes to play at the next level. She got the deciding kill to earn a bid to USAV Nationals over the summer, and should never come out of any match she’s in. She can be a 5-1 setter, a setter in the back and an attacker in front, or an all-around attacker from the right side. Miss Maesch’s left arm is a howitzer, and she takes no plays off, regardless of the score.