WSC Classic #9 – The Outside Hitters
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The 2022 club season is starting to wind down in the state of Texas as most teams will see limited playing time in the next weeks as they finalize their preparations for next month’s 2022 USAV Girls Junior National Championship…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 club season is starting to wind down in the state of Texas as most teams will see limited playing time in the next weeks as they finalize their preparations for next month’s 2022 USAV Girls Junior National Championship in Indianapolis.
A lot has been shown over the last six months as familiar names confirmed our positive impressions about them and new names were added to our rankings and watchlists in every corner of the Lone Star State.
Some tournaments are still going on, though, and we, at Prep Dig, are determined to not waste any opportunity of spotting a new prospect and giving visibility to those who stand out and deserve our recognition.
This past weekend I was at the WSC Classic #9, which was held at the popular Willowbrook Sports Complex in the Houston area, and reunited 12 teams in its hybrid 17s/18s division. We’ve identified some names that deserve to be in the spotlight and will use this week to do it. Now it’s time to mention some of the most prolific outside hitters in the event.
Peyton Sedlacek – TX Legacy 17 Elite – HS: College Park – 2023
A player with excellent technical skills and a great understanding of the game, Peyton Sedlacek was a valuable asset to her TX Legacy 17 Elite team. Also capable of playing as a defensive specialist, she handled her backcourt duties extremely well and also proved to be effective at the net despite her 5’9” frame. Sedlacek jumps well and is widely resourceful, using her technical skills to score points.
Tanner Charron Tanner Charron 5'8" | OH Tomball Memorial | 2024 TX – TX Legacy 16 Elite – HS: Tomball Memorial – 2024
Tanner Charron Tanner Charron 5'8" | OH Tomball Memorial | 2024 TX is similar to Sedlacek when it comes to her playing style. She is a force on the backcourt with her great technique and helps stabilize the team’s passing and defensive systems with her play. Charron stands at 5’8” but is also very productive at the net, making good decisions to score points and rarely making mistakes.
Samantha Sharer – Catalyst 17 Green – HS: Kempner – 2023
Samantha Sharer was involved with everything her Catalyst 17 Green team did on the court. Despite standing at 5’8,” she was easily the team’s most active player at the net. Sharer is not tremendously powerful but is extremely intelligent and uses her smartness to score points. She can hit in any direction and finds good alternatives to score, such as tips. Sharer is also a very solid defensive player.
Gracie Comeaux – TX Legagy 17 Elite – HS: Bridgeland – 2023
Gracie Comeaux was a force to TX Legacy 17 Elite at the net. A six-footer, she’s also very physical and dynamic and has excellent firepower on her right arm, as well as excellent jumping ability and timing. She’s very versatile too, being capable of scoring with power and finesse. Although Comeaux’s calling card is what she does at the net, her backcourt game is solid too.
Kaitlyn Davis Kaitlyn Davis 5'9" | OH Tomball | 2024 TX – TX Legacy 16 Elite – HS: Tomball – 2024
A very well-rounded player, Kaitlyn Davis Kaitlyn Davis 5'9" | OH Tomball | 2024 TX is the centerpiece of her TX Legacy 16 Elite team. The 5’9” outside hitter greatly impacts what her team does on the court on both sides of the ball as she’s a productive and reliable point-scorer, but also a technically-gifted defensive stud. One thing that sets Davis apart is her high volleyball IQ as she’s not only capable of doing a lot of good things on the court, but is also smart enough to figure out when and how to do them.
Amiley Penson – Space City 181 Astros – HS: Hightower – 2022
Easily the most prolific player in her Space City 181 Astros team, Amiley Penson didn’t hide from the responsibility of getting on the ball when the match was on the line. The 5’9” outside hitter is very physical and jumps really well, making contact with the ball at a very high point. Penson is well-versed on offense as she is capable of pulling out quite a few different shots and she uses them well to score points.