2023 State Ranking New Additions Vol 2 – Libero Edition
We have been watching the 2023 class very closely throughout the entire high school season and used the data of wins and losses, stats, district finishes, awards, in person tournaments, matches and of course the amazing footage that has been…
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Continue ReadingWe have been watching the 2023 class very closely throughout the entire high school season and used the data of wins and losses, stats, district finishes, awards, in person tournaments, matches and of course the amazing footage that has been uploaded to everyone’s recruiting profiles. Texas volleyball is known for its high-flying powerful attackers, but don’t sleep on our defenders. True insiders know just how dynamic our back row generals are. We have been talking to a lot of coaches across the country and this class is littered with college prospects. The following liberos showed us all that they deserved to be added to our prestigious State Rankings.
Jenna McMichael Jenna McMichael 5'5" | DS/L Midlothian | 2023 State TX [2023] 5-5 Libero (HS: Midlothian/Club: Dallas Skyline/Verbal: Uncommitted)
We told ya it was only a matter of time and here it is. Miss McMichael has made the list. Jenna is currently ranked as the 67th best overall prospect in our 2023 Prep Dig State Rankings. She plays at Midlothian High School and also for the famed Dallas Skyline club. We profiled her when she was nominated for the All-State award a couple of months ago and here is what we stated, “Miss McMichael has a super strong base that keeps her steady both in serve receive and while setting up to dig. You can tell just how good she has been trained by the way she holds her platform out before contact and after. But what goes unnoticed by the casual observer is the elite level at which she reads the ball out of the servers contact to be in such a great position to pass the rock. She helped Midlothian to a 37-8 overall record and a 12-0 district record. She has tallied 854 digs, which is the most in the state of Texas amongst junior liberos. She also has 645 service receptions and 56 aces on the year. It doesn’t matter how big your school is, volleyball is all relative. Jenna proved that she could play at any level with the best. She led the entire state in digs this year and it is that reason why she has earned our nod for 1st Team All-State. Please help us in congratulating her on the special achievement.” Her defense during the school season was second to none in her grad class. She has more than earned her way onto our State Rankings. We are very happy for her and will keep our eye on her to see if she can continue to rise. Please congratulate her on earning the honor of being named one of the best players in the State of Texas.
Gemma Hopkins Gemma Hopkins 5'5" | DS/L Tomball | 2023 State TX [2023] 5-5 Libero (HS: Tomball/Club: Houston Juniors / Verbal: Alabama)
Miss Hopkins has been on our radar for a while now and we are proud to announce that she has made it during this update. Lily is currently ranked as the 44th best prospect in the state in the 2023 class according to our Prep Dig State Rankings. She plays at Tomball High School and the awesome Houston Juniors volleyball club. We profiled her a few months ago when we nominated her for an All-State award. Here is a little refresher on the defensive dandy, “The Alabama commit has picturesque form and unbelievable range out of the back row. She can flat out dig any attack and has no fear. She has been stellar this high school season as she has tallied 603 digs, 631 service receptions, and 35 aces. Her dig count is good enough for 10thmost in the entire state amongst junior liberos. We are extremely proud of her and how she has proven herself on the court amongst her peers. Please help us congratulate her on the achievement of being in the running for an All-State award.” After much analysis and comparing her against other liberos in the class, we have chosen not only to add her to the State Rankings, but to vault her into the top 45 players in the wonderful state of Texas. Please congratulate her on the honor as she definitely deserves the acknowledgement of being one of the best in the Lone Star State.
Morgan Hammer Morgan Hammer 5'6" | DS/L Decatur - Class Of 2024 | 2024 TX [2023] 5-6 Libero (HS: Decatur/Club: Frisco Flyers/Verbal: Uncommitted)
Please welcome Morgan to the Prep Dig Family. She is currently ranked as the 75th best overall prospect according to the 2023 Prep Dig State Rankings list. She plays at Decatur high school and also club for the up and coming Frisco Flyers volleyball club. She is a steady and solid serve receiving phenom who keeps her teams in system at all times. She is good enough to split it into a two person serve receive formation and not lose any ground. I was able to watch her play in the UIL State Championship match as she helped Decatur capture the crown. We are looking forward to watching her club squad compete at a very high level this club season. Stay tuned for more on Miss Hammer. Please congratulate her on achieving the honor of being a State Ranked player.
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