2024 Pins Ranked in the Top 25
The class of 2024 is making moves in the volleyball world. They are showing just how valuable their class is going to be in the next few years. There are ten pins in the top 25 ranked athletes in the…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2024 is making moves in the volleyball world. They are showing just how valuable their class is going to be in the next few years. There are ten pins in the top 25 ranked athletes in the class of 2024. We will break them down here.
Ella Demetrician Ella Demetrician 6'2" | OH Appleton North | 2024 State #40 Nation WI – FC Elite 18 Elite
Ella adds a lot of value to the court. She is a six-rotation outside hitter with great fundamentals, consistency in the back row, and explosiveness on offense. At 6’1” she puts up an imposing block and has a very powerful arm swing. She is ranked #3 in this class and is a truly impressive athlete.
Melia Johnson Melia Johnson 6'2" | OH Slinger | 2024 State #140 Nation WI – Milwaukee Sting 16 Gold
Melia is the definition of explosive. She flies high and lets loose with her arm swing. She has a lethal line shot and a huge vertical. Melia also has great court awareness and moves the ball around well. Her speed allows her to utilize holes in opposing blocks.
Sophie Chase Sophie Chase 5'11" | OH Burlington | 2024 State WI – VC United 16-1 Elite
Sophie is athletic and consistent. She has amazing accuracy and control on serve receive and defense. Additionally, Sophie has a high vertical and consistent contact on the ball. She can power the ball line and on the next set hit a hard cross or deep corner.
Olivia Kwiatkowski Olivia Kwiatkowski 6'0" | OH Oconomowoc | 2024 State WI – Milwaukee Sting 16 Gold
Olivia is a powerhouse hitter. She flies high and hits hard. Olivia is fearless and aggressive at the net with her swings and shots. Olivia is explosive across the net, on either pin, and in the back row. She is smart and powerful, a dangerous combination for opposing teams!
Annalise Patchett Annalise Patchett 6'0" | OH Fox Valley Lutheran | 2024 State WI – FC Elite 16 Navy
Annalise is a very talented six rotation outside. Her defensive movement is clean and crisp. She is efficient on the court and is engaged offensively in all six rotations. Annalise swings well no matter where she is. She has awesome fundamentals and court awareness making her a very impactful pin hitter.
Gillian Koning Gillian Koning 6'1" | OH Edgewood | 2024 State WI – Capital 16 Adidas
Gillian is an explosive pin with huge power. She puts up a massive block and is aggressive with her swings. She is also a solid defender and effective in serve receive. She has really exploded onto the scene and become a top-level pin hitter in her class.
Sophia Wendlick Sophia Wendlick 6'0" | OH DSHA | 2024 State #100 Nation WI – Milwaukee Sting 16 Black
Sophia is a fun pin to watch. She has a truly massive vertical and a high contact on the ball. She executes well under pressure both defensively and offensively. Sophia flies high on the court and is aggressive with her shots. She moves the ball around the court well and keeps opposing defenses on their toes.
Kaitlyn Dohs Kaitlyn Dohs 5'8" | OH Oak Creek | 2024 State WI – Wisconsin Juniors 16-1
Kaitlyn is fast and scrappy on the court. She has a great line shot and manufactures kills for her team. She is also really solid on serve receive. She knows exactly when to be controlled and efficient and when to let her power loose.
Meg Pfannerstill Meg Pfannerstill 5'10" | OH Lakeland | 2024 State WI – Wisconsin Ice 17 National
Meg is a key player who is playing up a division on this Wisconsin Ice 17 National team. She is efficient on the court and gritty on defense. She is a reliable hitter who can manufacture points even in high-pressure situations. She adds a lot of value on defense as well and is a great all-around athlete.