2024 Player Rankings Update: Top Liberos
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We round out our breakdown of the Class of 2024 position rankings by digging into the defense. Here’s a look at the liberos that are standing out thus far. [player_tooltip player_id="110318" first="Carley" last="Piercefield"] 1. Carley Piercefield Carley Piercefield 5'4" |…
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Continue ReadingWe round out our breakdown of the Class of 2024 position rankings by digging into the defense.
Here’s a look at the liberos that are standing out thus far.
1. Carley Piercefield Carley Piercefield 5'4" | DS/L Lakewood | 2024 State #90 Nation MI , Lakewood/FaR Out
Piercefield has been playing against the best for the last two years and her polish is shining on the court. She’s a very calm player in the back row, but still plays with a lot of effort, energy and confidence. Her reaction time is about as quick as it comes.
2. Hailey Green Hailey Green 5'1" | DS/L North Branch | 2024 State MI , North Branch/Michigan Elite
Green is another that has gotten a lot of exposure against top hitters early in her high school years. Green plays with that North Branch grit that we’ve seen from a lot of other talents in that program. She’s willing to get beat up to make the play and she covers a lot of ground in the process.
3. Gianna Bender Gianna Bender 5'6" | DS/L Hudsonville | 2024 State MI , Hudsonville/FaR Out
Bender has the family pedigree to play the position at a high level and she’s clearly taking in some of the similar traits we’ve seen from others. She has the competitive fire to excel in the back row and she adds in very advanced technique.
4. Natalie Bourdo Natalie Bourdo 5'3" | DS/L Traverse City Central | 2024 State MI , Traverse City Central/Northshore
Bourdo has a lot of trust from her teammates, which she’s earned. She’s proven she can make the tough digs with a variety of arm angles and still get the ball smoothly to the setter. Bourdo keeps herself light on her feet and her eyes are always moving.
5. Kiley Gallagher Kiley Gallagher 5'5" | DS/L Clarkston | 2024 State MI , Clarkston/Legacy
Clarkston has had some great defensive talent over time and Gallagher fits that mold. A talented athlete, Gallagher is able to make some tough plays with her ability to get to a spot quickly and adjust her body to get below the ball. Gallagher also brings a strong serve to the service line.
6. Ashlee Gnau Ashlee Gnau 5'8" | DS/L Northville | 2024 State MI , Northville/Legacy
7. Greta McKee Greta McKee 5'5" | DS/L Northville | 2024 State MI , Northville/L2
8. Hope Davies Hope Davies 5'5" | DS/L Forest Hills Eastern | 2024 State MI , Forest Hills Eastern/MVA
9. Taylor Smaka Taylor Smaka 5'4" | DS/L Grand Haven | 2024 State MI , Grand Haven/MVA
10. Kendall Smith Kendall Smith 5'8" | DS/L Notre Dame Prep | 2024 State MI , Notre Dame Prep/Legacy