<p>Teams made the best of the Memorial Day weekend celebrating in Milwaukee by playing volleyball. There was passing perfection and dynamic defense by a lot of players. The competition was tough on every court at every level, and the great liberos made it even more exciting! </p>
<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">[player_tooltip player_id="171352" first="Ella" last="Guilfoy"] – 2024 – 5'9 – Roncalli (IN) – Academy 16E Yeti</span></strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Guilfoy's defense helped frustrate and whittle down the competition. She does a really nice job helping set up the out-of-system passes, and she has a tough serve to throw the opponents off. Guilfoy does a really nice job controlling the 1<sup>st</sup> contact and giving her team the best chance of running in-system. </span></li>
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<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">[player_tooltip player_id="138650" first="Gigi" last="Navarrete"] – 2023 – 5'6 – Mother McAuley Liberal Arts (IL) – 1<sup>st</sup> Alliance 17 Gold – Committed to Northwestern</span></strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Navarrete's presence is electric. She has a low stance that gives her an advantage as she takes a fast first step to the ball and gets some really great defensive touches. I love to see a libero with speed and the ability to read, keeping her from going to the floor and making plays look easy. Navarette's platform is strong, and she plays with a really positive and competitive vibe. </span></li>
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<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">[player_tooltip player_id="135989" first="Jaimie" last="Marquardt"] – 2024 – 5'9 – Libertyville (IL) – Sky High-Adidas 16 Elite </span></strong></p>
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<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">At 5'9 this gutsy 2024 from Libertyville High School commands the defensive game for her Sky High team. Marquardt has great quick-twitch reactions whether it is on defense or covering her attackers. She does a great job making an impact on every play. Marquardt's play is sure to draw the attention of some colleges. </span></li>
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<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">[player_tooltip player_id="135961" first="Karina" last="May"] – 2024 – 5'6 – Adversity 16 Adidas</span><span style="font-style: inherit;"> (IL)</span></strong></p>
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<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">May is lightning quick and really great at covering her hitters. She is a smart player with an enthusiasm for the game. May does a good job of placing herself outside of the block and still in a position to read the hitters. She gives all-out effort, strong passing angles, and spirited leadership. </span></li>
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<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Stella Wurm – 2025 – 5'5 – Hamilton Southeastern (IN) – Academy 15E Venom</span></strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> </span></p>
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<li><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">This 2025 knows how to take care of her corner where high-level attackers love to score. Wurm is joined by a few of her high school classmates (<strong>Molly Bach</strong> and <strong>Kennedy Tinch</strong>) on this club team, which does wonders for the team chemistry. Wurm creates plays by using her volleyball IQ along with focus. </span></li>
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<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Other Standout 'Bros: </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">[player_tooltip player_id="178257" first="Alexis" last="Gardner"] – 2025 – 5'6 – Mukwonago (WI) – MVP 15 Blue</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="178042" first="Ashley" last="Hutter"] – 2025 – 5'6 – Pewaukee (WI) – Milwaukee Sting 15 Black </strong></p>
<p><strong>Bays Keller - 2024 – Oconomowoc (WI) – MVP 16 Blue</strong></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="122523" first="Claire" last="Luoma"] – 2024 – 5'7 – Franklin (WI) – Milwaukee Sting 16 Gold</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">[player_tooltip player_id="135969" first="Delaney" last="Molloy"] – 2024 – 5'6 - Belvidere (IL)- Mission 16 Elite </span></strong></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="122512" first="Georgia" last="Koscielak"] – 2024 – 5'5 – Whitefish Bay (WI) – Milwaukee Sting 16 Black</strong></p>
<p><strong>Josie Tingelhoff – 2025 – 5'7 – Lakeville South (MN) – Northern Lights 15-2</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">[player_tooltip player_id="178225" first="Jumana" last="Martin"] – 2025 – 5'6 – Appleton North (WI) – FC Elite 15 Navy </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">[player_tooltip player_id="66297" first="Kalliann" last="Cook"] – 2023 – 5'5 – Birch Run (MI) – MiElite 17 Mizuno </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Kati Berezowitz – 2025 – 5'3 – Burlington (WI) – Milwaukee Sting 15 Gold </span></strong></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="135313" first="Lucille" last="Larson"] – 2024 – 5'5 – Northfield (MN) – Northern Lights 16-2</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="177422" first="McKenna" last="Garr"] – 2025 – 5'7 – Rush City (MN) – Northern Lights 15-1</strong></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91878" first="Paige" last="Miller"] – 2023 – 5'10 – Kaukauna (WI) – FC Elite 17 Navy – Committed to Ohio </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Reagan Owens – 2025 – 5'3 – Tri-Valley (IL) – Illini Elite 15 Cardinal </span></strong></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="178097" first="Samantha" last="Kohl"] – 2023 – 5'10 – Kettle Morain Lutheran (WI) – Milwaukee Sting 17 White</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Sydnie Hernandez – 2024 – 5'7 – Normal Community West (IL) – Illini Elite 16 Cardinal </span></strong></p>
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