Recruiting 2022s: Mizuno Showcase 18s Preview
I got an email today from a coach looking to finish out their 2022 recruiting class, so I thought I’d put together a little recruiting guide for those looking for those final 2022s at the Mizuno Showcase this weekend. Power…
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Continue ReadingI got an email today from a coach looking to finish out their 2022 recruiting class, so I thought I’d put together a little recruiting guide for those looking for those final 2022s at the Mizuno Showcase this weekend.
Power Pool A
Kokoro 18-1s will certainly be looking to make a big statement on this weekend. With commits to a variety of college levels, Kokoro has a little something for everyone, and one of their top available yet is Hope Baillargeon Hope Baillargeon 5'11" | MB Somerset | 2022 State WI (5’11 – Middle Blocker – Somerset-WI). They have a second middle who is also uncommitted, so if you are still in the market for middles, you may want to check out courts 1 and 2 on Friday morning to catch Jada Nunn Jada Nunn 6'0" | S Woodbury | 2022 State MN (5’10 – Woodbury-MN) in action.
Pool A
Keep an eye out for MN North 18-1 in this pool after they’ve had nice showings at the Big City Luau (3rd in 18 Premier Division) and the NorthStar Presidents’ Day Challenge 2 (1st in 18 Premier). This team has several athletes who I look forward to seeing this weekend, including the uncommitted Payton Rodberg Payton Rodberg 5'10" | OH Proctor | 2022 State MN (5’10 – Outside Hitter – Proctor-MN).
Pool C
I will be able to expand our scope of club volleyball knowledge among the multiple states being represented this weekend! RVA 18 Pink is making the trip from Southeast Wisconsin and will provide an opportunity for some really intense match-ups. Get used to the name Madeline Barton Madeline Barton OH Brookfield East | 2022 State WI (Outside Hitter – Brookfield-East) because we’ll see a lot more from her in the future.
Pool D
This squad is one to be reckoned with because they’ve been really close to winning it all a few times already this season. I can guarantee Madtown 181 National is hungry for a big win after taking 2nd last weekend at the Badger Region Qualifier and 2nd at the Sky High President’s Day 2-Day Classic. They have some big commits, but they’ve also got some talent still looking such as Lauren Hazelett Lauren Hazelett 5'7" | DS/L Edgewood | 2022 State WI (5’7 – Libero – Edgewood).
Crossfire 18-1 is joining the battle from Minnesota. One of the key pieces for them is Abigail Heinrich Abigail Heinrich 5'9" | S West Lutheran | 2022 State MN (5’9 – Setter – West Lutheran-MN). This weekend will definitely be a great test for this squad.
Pool E
This will be my first chance to get a live look at SMV 18-1 Black this year. It’s a roster packed with potential, and after a successful high school season, Jaci Winchell Jaci Winchell 5'7" | S Cannon Falls | 2022 State MN (5’8 – Setter – Cannon Falls-MN) will be one that you really need to watch. One of Winchell’s high-powered weapons will be Leah Berg Leah Berg 5'11" | OH Kenyon Wanamingo | 2022 State MN (5’11 – Outside Hitter – Kenyon Wanamingo-MN). And, of course, none of this happens without a highly efficient libero like Ava Brunn (5’7 – Libero – Lake City-MN).
@cfbomber_vb Breanna Robinson—> Jaci Winchell Jaci Winchell 5'7" | S Cannon Falls | 2022 State MN —>Karsyn Winchell=🔥🔥🔥
Cannon Falls takes set 1 in the Consolation match.@PrepDigMN @PrepDig pic.twitter.com/c8qXpMrILU— Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) November 12, 2021
Pool F
Wisconsin Ice 18 Prep has been up to the challenging schedule laid out before them. After a solid outing at the Prep Dig Champions Cup, 18 Prep is looking to show off their dynamic attack with uncommitted Dorci Walker Dorci Walker OH Columbus Catholic | 2022 State WI (6’0 – Outside Hitter – Columbus Catholic-WI). Each time I see Vanessa Krueger Vanessa Krueger 5'7" | OH Marathon | 2022 State WI (5’7 – Libero – Marathon), she gets better and better as she settles into this new role since hitting from the pins for a long time. The libero position suites her, and she has really grown in the role.
You definitely don’t want to overlook Impact 18 National. They play with a lot of grit and ball control. This is a pretty stacked pool with uncommitted players like Mickenzi Benter Mickenzi Benter 5'9" | RS Fox Valley Lutheran | 2022 State WI (5’9 – Setter/Right Side Hitter – Fox Valley Lutheran-WI)
Pool H
Of course, VHawk Xtreme 18 Adidas has some college commits on their roster, but you really need to keep an eye out for a little defensive fireball when they take the court. Ellie Kline Ellie Kline 5'4" | DS/L Holmen | 2022 State WI (5’4 – Libero – Holmen-WI) helped lead her high school team to an impressive post-season run and a trip to the Resch this past November. UPDATE: Committed to Mankato
Hey there’s a wall there! Ellie Kline Ellie Kline 5'4" | DS/L Holmen | 2022 State WI says “NO PROBLEM!” @HHSvball #PDSizzle @PrepDigChris @PrepDigWI @prepdigrachel pic.twitter.com/xBOItu9TDo
— Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) July 15, 2021