2024 Liberos Ranked in the Top 50

<p>Liberos are so fun to watch. They need to be controlled in serve receive and scrappy on defense. They keep balls alive and can be fearless on the court. Here are the liberos ranked in the top 50 in the class of 2024!</p> <h3><img class="alignleft wp-image-105255 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/08/Claire-Luoma-e1605563391145-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="122523" first="Claire" last="Luoma"] – Milwaukee Sting 16 Gold</h3> <p>Claire is simply impressive to watch. She has such good ball control and great court awareness. Her communication on the court is superb and she is fearless on defense. She will throw her body in front of any ball coming at her. Claire has a lot of experience playing at a high level and is the top libero to watch in this class.</p> <h3><img class="alignright wp-image-166510 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/11/78-Olivia-Baierl-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="122497" first="Olivia" last="Baierl"] – FC Elite 16 Navy</h3> <p>Olivia is the kind of athlete that can play anywhere on the court and do well. She has a high volleyball IQ and is incredibly strong on defense and serve receive. She also has a solid serve and swing from the back row.</p> <h3><img class="alignleft wp-image-166542 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/11/110-Jae-Fitting-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="122466" first="Jae" last="Fitting"] – Milwaukee Sting 16 Gold</h3> <p>Jae takes control of the court and runs it like a pro. She is quick and gritty and brings a high level of intensity and competitiveness every time she is on the court. She is talented in all of her skills and has natural confidence. She picks up some truly incredible balls and has a lot of potential.</p> <h3><img class="alignright wp-image-117142 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/11/Elle-Kennedy-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="122508" first="Elle" last="Kennedy"] – FC Elite 16 Navy</h3> <p>Elle has exploded onto the scene in the past few years. She has developed at an incredible rate and has been a huge asset during both the high school and club seasons. She was a key player in Howards Grove’s State Championship this past season and is playing very well at the start of the club season. Elle is a must-watch athlete to have on your radar.</p> <h3><img class="alignleft wp-image-166536 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2021/11/104-Katelin-Eggers-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="122465" first="Katelin" last="Eggers"] – Capital 16 Adidas</h3> <p>Katelin is another very well-rounded athlete. She is very defensively strong but also has a solid swing and serve. She is very athletic and makes a positive impact on the court. She is scrappy and fearless when she is on the court.  </p> [caption id="attachment_117133" align="alignright" width="150"]<img class="wp-image-117133 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2020/11/Claire-Hartjes-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /> Claire Hartje, 2024, DS/L.[/caption] <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="122503" first="Claire" last="Hartjes"] – 1W Bay 16 Mizuno</h3> <p>Claire reads incredibly well across the backline. She makes deep corner shots look easy to defend. She sees opposing hitters and has great ball control. She has a clean and consistent platform that helps her pick up tough balls.</p> <h3><img class="alignleft wp-image-179854 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2022/02/Image-from-iOS-crop-2995x1967-1644854864-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />[player_tooltip player_id="122470" first="Ellery" last="Apel"] – Capital 16 Adidas</h3> <p>Ellery is having a breakout season right now. She is playing very well and showing just how much potential she has to grow in the sport. She is quick on defense and excels on serve receive. She is gritty on the court and scrappy when she needs to be.</p>