MEQ Watch-List: 15 Open
It is one of the biggest tournaments of the season. Where all the heavy weights come to fight. The Mid-East Qualifiers in downtown Indianapolis will host some of the country’s most premier volleyball talent. The biggest names of tomorrow are…
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Continue ReadingIt is one of the biggest tournaments of the season. Where all the heavy weights come to fight. The Mid-East Qualifiers in downtown Indianapolis will host some of the country’s most premier volleyball talent.
The biggest names of tomorrow are taking center stage in the 15 Open. This division is going to be one of the most entertaining divisions in Indianapolis due to its physicality and size at such an age.
Here are some of the names you need to watch out for at MEQs.
Riley McCloskey (2025) | 6’1 OH | NKYVC
Leading the charge for this talented NKYVC squad is outside hitter Riley McCloskey. A lengthy pin attacker with huge hops, McCloskey can soar high above the net before bringing down the hammer. If you don’t see her at first, you’ll for sure hear her.
Emsley Venard (2025) | 5’11 S | NKYVC
Feeding McCloskey all she can get is Emsley Venard. One of the many talented setters in this pool of 2025s, Venard has a smooth touch and is oh so deceptive with her placement. She’s consistently leaving her hitters with open nets to swing away.
Jessica Costlow (2025) | 5’11 OH | Michigan Elite
Often times seen playing multiple roles, Jessica Costlow can be seen on the outside or in the middle. Either position, Costlow can score at a very high level. Recently, Costlow has been raising the bar as a pin attacker and passing pretty well.
Ella Craggs (2025) | 5’9 S | Michigan Elite
Another high-level setter in this 15s division is Michigan Elite’s Ella Craggs. A calm demeanor and fluid movement around the court, Craggs makes the job look easy. A versatile athlete, don’t be surprised to see Craggs take some swings on the pins either.
Devin Dzienny (2025) | 5’6 L | Legacy
One of the most efficient passers you’ll see in the 15 Open is Devin Dzienny. She’s been making quite the name for herself this club season and its in large part due to her play in the back court. Dzienny has great movement to the ball and solid platform work that lets her setter Campbell Flynn run such a tight offense.
Olivia Grenadier (2025) | 6’1 MB | Legacy
One of the big go-to arms on this Legacy team is the high-flying Olivia Grenadier. Hopping out of the gym and quick to wherever you need her, Grenadier can be virtually unstoppable when she’s on.
Addison Gaido (2025) | 6’4 OH/MB | Austin Skyline
There may not be much you can do to slow down a 6’4 hammer on the pins. Addison Gaido stands head and shoulders above her counterparts and can attack at an extremely high level. She can hit anywhere along the net but it’s when she’s on the right pin that teams should be most fearful.
Raegan Durbin (2025) | 5’11 OH | Boiler Juniors
Raegan Durbin is going to be one of those players at MEQs that can do it all. Durbin can attack at a very high point with a range of shots, but it’s her serve and pass game that hold just as strong. Durbin is not the one you’re going to want to put as your serving target.
Reese Dunkle (2025) | 6’2 MB | Circle City
It’s a tough hurdle to pass when you’re attacking against the block of Reese Dunkle. Only as a freshman and Dunkle can block alongside some of the best in the country. With very solid lateral movement and press over the net, Dunkle can put up a formidable wall.
Logan Bell (2025) | 5’11 OH | Circle City
Well-rounded, big leaper and a cannon of an arm, Logan Bell has just about everything you could want in a six-rotation outside. Bell can pass alongside some of the best and then follow it up with a total crank on the left. Bell and Dunkle together can lead this Circle City squad to huge heights.
Alex Richter (2025) | 6’2 OH | Dallas Skyline
Another lengthy pin attacker from the Lone Star state, Alex Richter has a big pop to her game. Whether its in her jump, or her arm swing, she can bring the heat like no tomorrow. Richter boasts a wicked cross-body shot that can knock out the toughest of defenders.
Kaelynn Sims (2025) | 6’0 MB | Dallas Skyline
Not only does Skyline have Richter, but throw in Kaelynn Sims and it is game OVER! Sims can terminate an array of shots, feed her in front or behind the setter, it doesn’t matter. Sims brings the heat at the net, and behind the service line with a wicked hybrid serve.