PD BITV: The Top Attackers of the 17/18s Division

There were so many exceptional attackers at the Prep Dig Battle in the Valley this weekend! Here's a shortlist of some of the top hitters of the 17/18s Division from the Battle In the Valley: 17/18's [player_tooltip player_id="118275" first="Emmie" last="Magnin"] - 2022 - 5'11 - Middle Blocker - Oconto Falls - Committed to Carroll Magnin is just as much a threat from the service line as she is when she is swinging in the front row. She gets up quickly and takes a fast swing. Magnin also has really smart ball placement to make her an even more effective attacker. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Carroll commit <a href="https://x.com/emmiemagnin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@emmiemagnin</a> is getting better and better with ea h set at the <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PDBattleInTheValley?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PDBattleInTheValley</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigChris</a> <a href="https://x.com/prepdigrachel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prepdigrachel</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDig?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDig</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigEvents?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigEvents</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigWI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigWI</a> <a href="https://x.com/onewisconsinvbc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@onewisconsinvbc</a> <a href="https://t.co/IxMpKj9r5P">pic.x.com/IxMpKj9r5P</a> — Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) <a href="https://x.com/BreitNelson/status/1520443519038541827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>   [player_tooltip player_id="193022" first="Estelle" last="Harsh"] - 2022 – 5'10 – De La Salle – Impact 18-Black (MN) – Committed to Occidental College Harsh is a force to be reckoned with. She is an explosive jumper with a high contact point and a whip for an arm. Most teams just try to survive the 3 rotations she is swinging from the front row to then find out she is just as effective from the back row. [player_tooltip player_id="194723" first="Kaitlyn" last="Pankau"] - 2023 - 5'10 - Middle Blocker - Slinger - [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 17-1 Pankau is a lefty who was taking some big swings out of the middle last weekend. She has a very fast swing and, if there is a split in the block, she will expose it. Pankau's long arms also make her a very formidable blocker. [player_tooltip player_id="184768" first="Lauren" last="Grier"] - 2023 - 5'10 - Middle Blocker - Fond du Lac - Impact 17 National Grier works really hard in transition to make herself available as an offensive option as much as possible. She can also take a hard swing from either pin. Grier also runs a nice route behind the setter and can take a really nice swing off one foot. [player_tooltip player_id="178352" first="Madison" last="Daley"] - 2025 - 5'11 - Right Side Hitter - Xavier - FC Elite 16 White Daley is playing up an age level and dominating. Every time I've seen her play, she's gotten more and more aggressive. Daley is clearly dedicated, works hard, and has good size and ball control. [player_tooltip player_id="81346" first="Rachel" last="Kerhin"] - 2022 - 5'9 - Outside Hitter - Green Bay Southwest - One Wisconsin Bay 18 Mizuno Kerhin knows how to hit high off the top of the blockers and put a defense into absolute panic. She puts up a strong block, as well as hitting a nice cut shot. Kerhin is really smart with the placement of her attacks. [player_tooltip player_id="194725" first="Solvej" last="Eversoll"] - 2023 - Middle Blocker - St. Paul Academy-Summit (MN) - Impact 18 Black Eversoll knows how to let the set lead her naturally and nail the sideline or corners. She has a high contact point, gets on top of the ball, and takes a fast swing for the kill. Eversoll is a big presence at the net and knows how to hold the opposing block. [player_tooltip player_id="91885" first="Sophia" last="Schneider"] - 2023 - 5'10 - S/Pin - Waterloo - FC Elite 17 White - Committed to Lander Schneider knows how to be 100% clutch. She takes a big swing down the line in a very tight match and wins it all with confidence. Schneider has a great attitude and is always there to work hard.   Other Attackers To Watch Out For: Angelina Bobak - 2023 - Outside Hitter - New Wave 18 Tsunami (IL)   <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Angelina Bombak with a big swing for New Wave 18 Tsunami in the Silver Championship. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PDBattleInTheValley?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PDBattleInTheValley</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigChris</a> <a href="https://x.com/prepdigrachel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prepdigrachel</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDig?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDig</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigEvents?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigEvents</a> <a href="https://t.co/vQSRUZc35i">pic.x.com/vQSRUZc35i</a> — Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) <a href="https://x.com/BreitNelson/status/1520843347501404169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> [player_tooltip player_id="194726" first="Brie" last="Eckerman"] - 2023 - Right Side Hitter - Mauston - Xtreme 17 Adidas [player_tooltip player_id="122583" first="Izabelle" last="Shea"] - 2024 - 5'5 - Pin Hitter/Libero - Xavier - FC Elite 16 White [player_tooltip player_id="91943" first="Grace" last="McDole"] - 2023 - 5'9 - Middle Blocker/Pin Hitter - Kiel - FC Elite 17 White Hailey Schock - Right Side Hitter - [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 18-1 [player_tooltip player_id="194727" first="Isabelle" last="Cornette"] - 2023 - 5'8 - OH - Bay Port - One Wisconsin Bay 18 Mizuno Jade Bueser - 2024 - Setter/Right Side Hitter - New Wave 18 Tsunami (IL) [player_tooltip player_id="181751" first="Jessi" last="Riesterer"] - 2024 - 5'9 - Outside Hitter - Hamilton - [program_tooltip program_id='431537' first='Midwest' last='Penguins'] 16 Black Josephine Baker - 2024 - Middle Blocker - New Wave 18 Tsunami (IL) [player_tooltip player_id="194728" first="Kameron" last="Monson"] - 2022 - 5'8 - Outside Hitter - Woodbury (MN) - Impact 18 Black [player_tooltip player_id="194730" first="Kyla" last="Christnovich"] - 2023 - Middle Blocker - Holmen - Xtreme 17 Adidas [player_tooltip player_id="194731" first="Kyra" last="Kuehn"] - 2023 - Outside Hitter - Mayville - [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 17-1 [player_tooltip player_id="194732" first="Liv" last="Myhre"] - 2025 - Middle Blocker - Caledonia (MN) - Xtreme 17 Adidas [player_tooltip player_id="181811" first="Maeve" last="Edmund"] - 2024 - 6'0 - Outside Hitter - Pius - [program_tooltip program_id='431537' first='Midwest' last='Penguins'] 16 Black [player_tooltip player_id="193025" first="Mari" last="Szews"] - 2022 - 6'0 - Middle Blocker - Three Lakes - NW Stars 18 Black - Committed to St. Norbert <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> St. Narberth commit [player_tooltip player_id="193025" first="Mari" last="Szews"] betters the ball to send NW Stars 18 Black to the Silver Championship <a href="https://t.co/L30k5M9Qnm">pic.x.com/L30k5M9Qnm</a> — Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) <a href="https://x.com/BreitNelson/status/1520778005253173248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>   [player_tooltip player_id="194734" first="Marlee" last="Walleen"] - 2024 - 5'7 - Outside Hitter - Onalaska - Xtreme 17 Adidas <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> [player_tooltip player_id="194734" first="Marlee" last="Walleen"] puts the 1st set away for Xtreme 17 Adidas in their gold semifinal match. Happy Championship Sunday! <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PDBattleInTheValley?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PDBattleInTheValley</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigChris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigChris</a> <a href="https://x.com/prepdigrachel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prepdigrachel</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDig?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDig</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigEvents?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigEvents</a> <a href="https://x.com/PrepDigWI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepDigWI</a> <a href="https://t.co/WlXrUVYsBb">pic.x.com/WlXrUVYsBb</a> — Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) <a href="https://x.com/BreitNelson/status/1520843604297715713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>   [player_tooltip player_id="91902" first="Myakel" last="Kapalko"] - 2023 - Pin Hitter - Notre Dame - Impact 17 National [player_tooltip player_id="194739" first="Paige" last="Daleiden"] - 2022 - Right Side Hitter - St. Paul Central (MN) - Impact 18-Black [player_tooltip player_id="119429" first="Sage" last="McKeough"] - 2023 - 5'10 - Middle Blocker - Wausau East - Impact 17 National [player_tooltip player_id="158532" first="Sara" last="Gruszynski"] - 2022 - 6'0 - Right Side Hitter - Three Lakes - NW Stars 18s-Black - Committed to Viterbo [player_tooltip player_id="193023" first="Violet" last="Hackbarth"] – 2022 – 6'0 – Middle Blocker - St. Paul Central – Impact 18-Black (MN) [player_tooltip player_id="194740" first="Viviana" last="Smelcer"] - 2023 - Middle Blocker - Mayville - [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 17-1