2024 Dandy Defenders
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<p>Look at some of the defenders in the rankings looking to make their moves up with a successful high school season. A couple on the list have been fortunate to play varsity, and the others are in stacked programs and waiting for their opportunity to shine.</p>
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<p><strong>68. [player_tooltip player_id='172457' first='Mary' last='Potteiger'] – 5'9” – Rockwood Summit/HPSTL</strong></p>
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<p>A hard-working defender that helped Summit win a district title. Good passing six rotation outside for her high school team and a libero/defender for HPSTL. Getting better with each touch and can reach the next level.</p>
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<p><strong>76. [player_tooltip player_id='191664' first='Addie' last='Normile'] – 5'8” – Cor Jesu Academy/[program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder']</strong></p>
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<p>With a quick first step to the ball and takes up most of the passing lanes. She reads the hitters well and is not afraid to hit the floor for diving saves. A tough defender that will keep getting better with each pass and dig.</p>
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<p><strong>89. [player_tooltip player_id='207277' first='Karlie' last='Lane'] – 5'4” – St. Pius X (Festus)/[program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder']</strong></p>
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<p>Lane has big shoes to fill for St. Pius this year but can step right in and play libero. Quick and high volleyball IQ will make Karlie a solid defender and keep an eye on her dig numbers double this season.</p>
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<p><strong>93. [player_tooltip player_id='195381' first='Holland' last='Guilliams'] – 5'5” – Jackson</strong></p>
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<p>Starting libero for the Indians, she led the team with 360 digs and was the primary passer. A smart and tough libero knows the role of the libero position and allows her hitters to transition out for hitting with excellent communication.</p>
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<p><strong>101. [player_tooltip player_id='207275' first='Megan' last='Skaggs'] – 5'5” – Lafayette/[program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder'] 16 Navy</strong></p>
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<p>Sometimes when you play at a power program like Lafayette, you have to wait a couple of years to shine. This should be her year to contribute with her pretty platform, quick moves, and feisty float serve.</p>
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<p><strong>106. [player_tooltip player_id='207283' first='Maggie' last='Duffy'] – 5'7” – St. Joseph's Academy/[program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder']</strong></p>
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<p>A solid left-back defender reads the ball well, has a quick first step, and is a tough cookie. Another player at a stacked program will get her turn to defend this season. She had a great club season for Rockwood.</p>
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Look at some of the defenders in the rankings looking to make their moves up with a successful high school season. A couple on the list have been fortunate to play varsity, and the others are in stacked programs and waiting for their opportunity to shine.
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