Ace Machines from BRC
Serving is one of the most important aspects of the sport of volleyball. Yet it isn’t usually the skill that gets the most attention. There were some truly incredibly servers who competed at the Badger Region Championships this weekend and…
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Continue ReadingServing is one of the most important aspects of the sport of volleyball. Yet it isn’t usually the skill that gets the most attention. There were some truly incredibly servers who competed at the Badger Region Championships this weekend and deserve shoutouts. From competitive late match runs to consistently earning points across numerous matches, here are the ace machines from Badger Champs.
Jae Fitting Jae Fitting 5'8" | DS/L Cedarburg | 2024 State WI – Sting 16 Gold – Libero/DS
Jae wowed me with her serving at Badger Champs. Nearly every time she went up to serve she earned an ace. Her placement and speed on the ball were superb. Not only that, but she also was incredibly consistent, rarely missing while putting in powerful and competitive serves.
Jae was a key athlete for this team’s championship run. She played across the back row consistently and effectively. Her consistency both in her serve and in the rest of her skills makes her a very valuable athlete on this highly competitive team.
Ellie Gustafson Ellie Gustafson 5'10" | OH Monticello | 2023 State WI – Capital 17 Adidas – Outside Hitter – Committed to St. Thomas (MN)
Ellie went on a massive service run at the end of Capital’s pool play match against Sting 17 Gold to secure winning the match. She was smart, powerful, and consistent. When Ellie rotated to serve her team was behind by several points. She helped tie up the game and move into the lead.
Ellie is a pin hitter who performs well under pressure. She is incredibly talented in every aspect of her game and really showed her value as an all-around athlete in tough matches at Badger Champs.
Stella Marrero Stella Marrero 5'7" | DS/L Kenosha Christian Life | 2024 State WI – Wisconsin Juniors 16-1 – Libero/DS
Stella has a very effective serve that is consistent and powerful. Her placement and float on her serve are incredibly impactful. As an athlete, Stella is highly competitive and her serve is just one aspect of her game.
Stella brings a lot of experience to the court and knows when to take risks with her serve. She is a smart player with great court awareness and a high volleyball IQ that helps her earn points for her team off of her serve.
Paige Miller Paige Miller 5'10" | DS/L Kaukauna | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 Navy – Libero/DS – Committed to Ohio State
Paige has always had a tough serve. But it has really developed into a lethal and almost offensive part of her game. She regularly goes on runs for her team and isn’t afraid to take risks in tight matches.
Paige is an incredibly talented athlete who is quick on the court and impactful in all of her skills. Her competitiveness in her serve is one piece of her high-level game that is key to her team earning wins.
Andi Spies Andi Spies 5'10" | S Fort Atkinson | 2024 State #135 Nation WI – Capital 17 Adidas – Setter (Class of 2024)
Andi is another athlete who brings the heat from the service line. She has a great jump-float that seems to drop unexpectedly. She can hit the opponent’s end line consistently and is smart with the placement of her serves.
Andi is also an incredibly talented setter who moves the ball around with tempo and precision, just like her serve.