Can Am Classic Middles and Opposites: 16 Open
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A border battle that turned out to be just like the name suggests – A Classic. The Can Am Classic took place this past weekend in the heart of the Motor City and some of the top talent in the…
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The Can Am Classic took place this past weekend in the heart of the Motor City and some of the top talent in the two countries were on full display. The midwest teams shined this weekend sweeping the open divisions.
Here are some of the standout middles and opposite attackers from the Can Am Classic.
Jessica Costlow Jessica Costlow 5'11" | OH SMCC | 2025 State #142 Nation MI (2025) | 5’11 OH/MB | Michigan Elite
You can throw this player in anywhere on the court and Jessica Costlow Jessica Costlow 5'11" | OH SMCC | 2025 State #142 Nation MI will deliver. Spending most of the weekend attacking out of the middle, Costlow’s all-around play saw her establish herself as a relied upon six rotation player. She is an athletic and crafty player that never takes a play off.
Gabriella Babinski Gabriella Babinski 6'1" | RS South Lyon East | 2025 State MI (2025) | 6’1 OPP | Michigan Elite
One of the big names of the club season having a break out season, Gabriella Babinski Gabriella Babinski 6'1" | RS South Lyon East | 2025 State MI is continuing quite the season on the right pin. She just gets better and better with each viewing as she comes into her own. Babinski was hammering away all weekend and is cementing herself as a go-to weapon in this elite squad.
Names you need to know – Ella Craggs & Gabby Babinski!!! 🥵🥵#CanAm pic.twitter.com/7pzgEZGv8H
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) May 10, 2022
Ava Kanj (2024) | 6’2 MB | Maverick
There’s not much anyone could do to get around this player. Ava Kanj was a new name on my radar and one that I won’t forget anytime soon after seeing her prowess at the net. Kanj is a lengthy player with an eye for the opponent’s offense. She was a huge piece in this Maverick squad’s success.
Olivia Grenadier Olivia Grenadier 6'1" | MB Country Day | 2025 State #91 Nation MI (2025) | 6’1 MB | Legacy
Alongside DiVita, Olivia Grenadier Olivia Grenadier 6'1" | MB Country Day | 2025 State #91 Nation MI is continuing an explosive season. As the season goes on, Grenadier continues to grow in her talents. A skilled attacker with massive hops, Grenadier’s block is some of the most elite blocking you’ll find in the 2025 class.
Karlie Vogelheim Karlie Vogelheim 5'11" | MB Brighton | 2024 State MI (2024) | 5’11 MB/OPP | L2
Karlie Vogelheim Karlie Vogelheim 5'11" | MB Brighton | 2024 State MI suited up as quite the utility player this weekend, delivering on all fronts. Throw her in the middle or on the right pin, she can make an impact whenever and wherever she is needed. Vogelheim specifically delivered in her block, setting up an unstoppable wall.
Karlie Vogelheim with the huge shut down!!! ❌❌ #CanAm pic.twitter.com/zu7IYYC1Dd
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) May 10, 2022
Isabelle Swiercz Isabelle Swiercz 6'2" | OH Hudsonville | 2024 State #110 Nation MI (2024) | 6’1 OPP | FaR Out
Another big attacker for FaR Out, Isabelle Swiercz Isabelle Swiercz 6'2" | OH Hudsonville | 2024 State #110 Nation MI is a terminator to say the least. She hits a heavy ball with a lot of velocity and pace. As the season goes on, Swiercz seems to be developing a nice all around game as she proved this weekend.
Kendall Hopewell Kendall Hopewell 6'1" | MB Forest Hills Northern | 2024 State #193 Nation MI (2024) | 5’11 MB/OPP | FaR Out
Like Swiercz, Kendall Hopewell Kendall Hopewell 6'1" | MB Forest Hills Northern | 2024 State #193 Nation MI was displaying a lot of balance in her game this weekend. Hopewell is well known as an excellent attacker but she showed out some tough blocker and even some impressive back court play this weekend.
Natalie Kerchevall Natalie Kerchevall 5'11" | RS Northview | 2024 State OH (2024) | 5’11 OPP | Legacy
As noted, I have watched this impressive 16 Adidas squad time and time again this season and no star shined brighter than Natalie Kerchevall Natalie Kerchevall 5'11" | RS Northview | 2024 State OH ’s this weekend. Never too low, but never too high, Kerchevall’s play is always consistent. This weekend though, she showed another gear to her that was a blast to see live.
Natalie Kerchevall saving off match point against 15 Mizuno #CanAm pic.twitter.com/Y8eXGZjDgj
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) May 10, 2022