2A Too-Soon Preview: Part 3

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Kyp Harasymowycz July 9, 2022 @ 10:23 AM

In part three of our too-soon preview, two recent additions to class 2A come directly from the Muncie area, where arguably the best ball-control training ground in the state resides in the form of Munciana. Both of these programs have moved back into class 2A, making it the toughest class of the four because of the influx of traditional volleyball powers ALONE. MUNCIE BURRIS The Owls, a perennial 20-win program located practically next door to Ball State, had an epic class graduate from its gym. Abigail Kesler (Lincoln Memorial signee) has been the leading attacker for years in multiple positions. Paige Powers is another size factor that leaves. Haley Young was the anchor on serve receive. Lauren Nixon (Ohio signee) was the do-everything setter that’s played at Munciana since forever. That’s a tough class to replace. With ball-control being their medium, Aubrey Miller (’23, 5-6 OH/DS) is a great first-contact six-rotation player that will be leaned upon to keep balls in play. Setter Madeline Dungan (’23, 5-7 S) might have the whole offense to herself to run, as she was paired with Nixon in a modified 6-2 last fall. Returning size for the Owls is [player_tooltip player_id="155089" first="Lilly" last="Howell"] (’25, 6-2 MB), who was a surprise addition to the program last fall. Burris will be in good hands, but might have some growing to do before October comes. WAPAHANI Nearly synonymous with Burris in Delaware County are the Raiders of Wapahani. Always among the final teams to play every year, they’re probably benefitting the most by moving from 3A to 2A. Not only do the Raiders return everyone of consequence, but their near knock-off of 3A power Bellmont last fall proved that they can do it again, at any level. [player_tooltip player_id="95740" first="Camryn" last="Wise"] (’23, 5-11 MB/OH) brings her thumping shoulder and size to the mix. [player_tooltip player_id="85905" first="Chloe" last="Cook"] (’23, 5-8 OH) is a six-rotation stud that can do everything you ask her to do. [player_tooltip player_id="85901" first="Reese" last="Baker"] (’23, 5-4 DS/L, Ball State commit) should be the libero again, and is easily one of the best to wear the special jersey in recent memory from Wapahani. Bryleigh Felton (’23, 5-7 RS/DS) is a great x-factor to have for a championship run. [player_tooltip player_id="114356" first="Macie" last="Bowden"] (’23, 5-6 S) is once again the setter of note. This group of five, coupled with the youth coming up, have the best opportunity to make a championship run, as they’ve been in the conversation for years.