2024 Player Rankings Update: Top Outside Hitters
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This club season is a big one for 2024 prospects. It’s a chance for them to really establish themselves and move up our rankings ladder. With the release of the 2024 Player Rankings last month, let’s start to do a…
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Continue ReadingThis club season is a big one for 2024 prospects.
It’s a chance for them to really establish themselves and move up our rankings ladder.
With the release of the 2024 Player Rankings last month, let’s start to do a deep dive into each position. We begin at outside hitter.
1. Elana Erickson Elana Erickson 5'10" | OH Forest Hills Northern | 2024 State #79 Nation MI , Forest Hills Northern/FaR Out
Erickson is a great six-rotation outside hitter that is from the Grand Rapids-area. She’s outstanding with her footwork and plays with a lot of poise and calm in the back row. Erickson can then dial up explosive attacks from the front or back court.
2. Cayla Cogan Cayla Cogan 5'10" | OH Clarkston | 2024 State #96 Nation MI , Clarkston/Legacy
Cogan had a breakout sophomore season with Clarkston this fall. She proved to be a very reliable option for the Wolves with 344 kills while hitting .262. Cogan also proved to be a defensive force at the net with 50 blocks. While not getting to display all her passing skills, those are shining through during club season.
3. Isabelle Swiercz Isabelle Swiercz 6'2" | OH Hudsonville | 2024 State #110 Nation MI , Hudsonville/FaR Out
Swiercz was a steady force for the talented Hudsonville squad this fall, helping the Eagles get to the D1 state semifinals. She was among the kill leaders with 305, while hitting .267. As she becomes a bigger part of the mix, Swiercz can build on her all-around game and showcase her defensive talents.
4. Catherine Flaharty Catherine Flaharty 6'2" | OH Saline | 2024 State MI , Saline/L2
The 6’1” Flaharty has a lot of intangible skills due to her length. That allowed her to step up and be a large presence for Saline during the prep season. As she continues to grow in confidence and technique, she’s going to be a force for both Saline and the new L2 club program.
5. Cameron Herman Cameron Herman 5'11" | OH Hartland | 2024 State MI , Hartland/Legacy
Herman is very explosive and it leads to a high termination rate. Her wind-up and swing are very technically sound and have been difficult for opponents to stop. She applies that athleticism to the back row as well, making very athletic plays on the defensive end.
6. Avery Weslow Avery Weslow 5'11" | OH Forest Hills Central | 2024 State MI , Forest Hills Central/FaR Out
7. Audrey Geer Audrey Geer 5'10" | OH Frankenmuth | 2024 State MI , Frankenmuth/Legacy
8. Alana Deshetsky Alana Deshetsky 5'8" | OH North Branch | 2024 State MI , North Branch
9. Izzy Whittaker Izzy Whittaker 6'1" | OH Grand Haven | 2024 State MI , Grand Haven/MVA
10. Angie Butler Angie Butler 5'10" | OH Mercy | 2024 State MI , Mercy/Michigan Elite
11. Ava Thomas Ava Thomas 5'10" | OH Northville | 2024 MI , Northville/L2
12. Rayna Powers Rayna Powers 5'8" | OH Marysville | 2024 State MI , Marysville/Michigan Elite
13. Payton Atwell Payton Atwell 5'10" | OH Portage Northern | 2024 State MI , Portage Northern
14. Sophia Allen Sophia Allen 6'0" | OH Grand Rapids Catholic Central | 2024 State MI , Grand Rapids Catholic Central/MVA
15. Katelyn Rottman, Lansing Christian/Michigan Elite