12 Sneaky Good Athletes from the PD Resolution Tournament
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The Prep Dig Resolution tournament was filled with talented athletes from ages 15 through 18s. There were athletes who impressed as leaders and athletes on the court. Here are some athletes who were sneaky good at the Prep Dig Resolution.…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Dig Resolution tournament was filled with talented athletes from ages 15 through 18s. There were athletes who impressed as leaders and athletes on the court. Here are some athletes who were sneaky good at the Prep Dig Resolution.
Kaylie Hernke Kaylie Hernke 5'8" | OH Hilbert | 2025 WI – Right Side/Pin – Impact 15 National – Class of 2025
Kaylie was consistent and impactful throughout the tournament. She talks really well on the court and is a go-to hitter. Kaylie rarely makes mistakes and has great shots on the court. She impressed with her solid defense, strong offense, great communication, and consistency.
Lindsie Truitt – Middle Hitter – Wisconsin Ice 16 National – Class of 2024
Lindsie impressed with her high reach and big block at the net. Every time I looked she was getting a block touch on a hit coming over the net. She is also engaged on the court and has a high reach. She has a lot of potential to develop into a powerhouse middle and is well on her way to doing just that.
Alexa Hernandez Alexa Hernandez 5'7" | S Green Bay Southwest | 2025 State WI – Setter – FC Elite 15 Navy – Class of 2025
No one will deny Alexa has great hands. But where she is super valuable is in her court awareness and high volleyball IQ. Not only does Alexa have the physical talent to move the ball around with seeming ease, but she also knows how to read opponents and determine her set based off their movement. Alexa is a smart and savvy setter who will only continue to be more dangerous to her opponents.
Alexa Arntz – Right Side – Midwest Penguins 18 Black – Class of 2022
Alexa was a fun right side to watch. She plays with a lot of energy and is aggressive at the net. She calls for the ball every time it is on her side of the court and adjusts her power and placement well to account for opposing blocks. Alexa also learns her opponents and adjusts her play accordingly.
Kayla DeBruin Kayla DeBruin 5'4" | DS/L West De Pere | 2023 State WI – Libero – FC Elite 17 White – Class of 2023
Kayla is a solid libero who has good form, clean angles, and speed. She is consistent on serve receive and leads the back row well. Kayla is an athlete who is new to me and, needless to say, I was impressed. She was scrappy and got a hand on everything in the back row.
Ella Weber Ella Weber 5'5" | S Appleton North | 2023 State WI – Setter – Capital 16 Adidas – Class of 2024
Ella has super soft hands and a very quick release on the ball. I was drawn to her energy on the court. She is a motivator for her team and provides very consistent and clean sets to her hitters. Ella also makes smart choices has a solid serve, and is strong defensively.
Julia Gross Julia Gross 5'8" | OH Neenah | 2025 WI – Outside Hitter – FC Elite 15 White – Class of 2025
Julia has a great vertical and good contact on the ball. She is consistent but also brings power to the pin for this talented FC Elite team. Julia has a lot of potential and is already showing just how good she is going to be.
Alexandra Prange Alexandra Prange 5'3" | DS/L Brookfield Academy | 2024 State WI – Libero – Capital 16 Navy – Class of 2024
Alexandra stood out to me because of her speed. She moved across the court incredibly fast and seems to react to the ball even faster. She gets a touch on nearly anything that comes over the net and excels on defense. This team is gritty and Alexandra is a huge part of that.
Kiersten Martin – Setter – Impact 16 Blue – Class of 2024
Kiersten is a setter you can never take for granted. She is bold and confident with her choices, often moving the ball against the grain and changing up the tempo of her sets. She has great hands and is a natural leader on the court.
Malayna Dins Malayna Dins 5'8" | OH Winnebago Lutheran Academy | 2024 State WI – Outside Hitter – Impact 16 National – Class of 2024
Wow did Malayna go off at the Prep Dig Resolution. She was smart and powerful with her swings. Malayna has an explosive approach and flies high with her massive vertical. When she gets a good snap on the ball, which is often, she manufactures points for her team.
London Metropulous – Right Side – Wisconsin Ice 17 National – Class of 2024
You would never know that London is playing up a division. She is oozing with potential and only improves every time I see her play. She can swing well on the right side and middle and is lethal when she connects with the ball. London also puts up a solid block that is hard to breakthrough.
Lauren Spencer – Setter – Midwest Penguins 16 Black – Class of 2024
Lauren has nice clean sets. She is very consistent and moves the ball around well. She is fast on her feet and makes quick decisions with the ball. Lauren also has a very competitive serve that usually keeps her on the backline for multiple points in a row.