Breaking Down Top Performers from the Gauntlet: Part 2
There were numerous top performers identified at the Prep Dig Gauntlet across all ages, divisions, and positions. All caught the eye of the Prep Dig Scouts on site for the three-day tournament. Here is Part 2 of the Top Performer’s recap. You can see Part 1 of the series at this link.
Mia Weaver Mia Weaver 6'0" | OH Southwest | 2025 State MN – Outside Hitter – Northern Lights 15-1
Mia is an efficient pin with power and finesse. She can put a ball down in good spots time and time again. She has a great contact point on the ball and is an impactful player on nearly every point.
Reagan Owens – Libero/DS – Illini Elite 15 Cardinal
Reagan is a gritty and scrappy libero with huge potential. She is not afraid to lay out for a ball and is an energizer and leader on the court. Reagan is diligent on defense and serve receive and is a libero to watch in the class of 2025.
Riley Laine Riley Laine 6'1" | MB South Milwaukee | 2023 State WI – Middle Hitter – Sting 17 White
Riley is powerful and gritty in the front row. She also has a lot of speed out of the middle. Riley has a huge presence on the court. She will close most blocks, makes huge energizing plays, and is both powerful and consistent.
Samantha Kohl Samantha Kohl 5'9" | OH Kettle Moraine Lutheran | 2023 State WI – Outside Hitter – Sting 17 White
Samantha is a very impressive athlete. She has great fundamentals and is fast which makes her valuable in transition. She is always moving, playing defense, running aggressive plays, and engaged on the court. Samantha has a fast and powerful arm swing to help manufacture points.
Emily Bruss Emily Bruss 5'9" | S Pulaski | 2024 State WI – Setter – Sting 16 Black
Emily just continues to improve and impress on the court. She is fast, makes incredibly smart choices, and is precise with her sets. She runs the court very well and is a natural leader on the court. Emily works hard on every play and competes at a very high level.
Sophia Wendlick Sophia Wendlick 6'0" | OH DSHA | 2024 State #100 Nation WI – Outside Hitter – Sting 16 Black
Sophia is fast and explosive as a pin hitter. She can play all six rotations incredibly well. Sophia is talented and controlled on defense and serve receive while being explosive and powerful on offense. She is impactful in both the front and back row and has a lethal back row attack.
Sophie Ledbetter Sophie Ledbetter 5'9" | DS/L Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State IN – Outside Hitter – Academy 16 E Yeti
Sophie is a talented 6-rotation outside who has great control and a high volleyball IQ. She is disciplined on the court and covers very well in the back row. Sophie also earns a lot of points on offense because she is smart and utilizes a mix of power and shots.
Leah Richmond Leah Richmond 5'8" | S Lawrence North | 2024 State IN – Setter– Academy 16 E Yeti
Leah is athletic and a leader. She makes smart choices as a setter and is not afraid to take risks and utilize her middle and tempo plays when she is off the net. She is consistent and runs her offense quickly and efficiently. She is also very aggressive when she is in the front row.
Ella Guilfoy Ella Guilfoy 5'9" | DS/L Roncalli | 2024 State IN – Libero – Academy 16 E Yeti
Is a talented athlete. She is great in coverage and very consistent on serve receive. Ella brings consistency and scrappiness to a very powerful team. Nothing drops on the court without her pursuing it.
Alaleh Tolliver Alaleh Tolliver 5'11" | OH North Central | 2024 State IN – Academy 16E Yeti
Alaleh is explosive with a massive vertical. She is a powerhouse pin who simply flies when she takes her approach. She can execute a tempo ball to the pin nearly perfectly. She can hit out of the front and back row and also has a very impactful serve.