23s To Watch At The Beast of the Northeast
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Opening Day of play is quickly approaching! We’ve had the privilege of witnessing most of these players develop into the athletes they are today. I am looking forward to seeing them lead their high school squads over a couple of days of…
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Continue ReadingOpening Day of play is quickly approaching! We’ve had the privilege of witnessing most of these players develop into the athletes they are today. I am looking forward to seeing them lead their high school squads over a couple of days of play in Appleton. Here is a sneak peek of some 2023s that you’ve got to check out at the Beast of the Northeast.
Kaukauna
Miller is a libero that was, until recently, committed to play for Ohio State. A huge spring season on the field, and life is taking her in a new direction. She will stay in Wisconsin and head for Madison next fall, but until then, I’m sure she will enjoy her final season on the court as a galloping ghost.
Tetzlaff is a six-rotation outside hitter who was making her way down to train with Milwaukee Sting for club this past season. She will return as the leading scorer and with over 700 career kills so far. Tetzlaff is also a defensive monster with over 500 career digs. I’m hoping to see her light it up at the Champion Center!
- Madelyn Agen Madelyn Agen 5'9" | S Kaukauna | 2023 WI
Freedom
Koss is a leader for the Irish, and after they went 25-10 in 2021, they will be returning quite a bit of production. Her stats exploded last year and she currently has over 1,000 assists, 400 digs, and almost 200 career kills. Koss recently committed to play at D1 Abilene Christian in Texas.
- Sydney Bartels Sydney Bartels 5'11" | OH Freedom | 2023 State WI
- Elayna Christensen Elayna Christensen 5'10" | DS/L Freedom | 2023 State WI
Edgewood
Schmotzer is a senior middle blocker who had a lot of success on the Capital 17 Adidas squad. She is a force at the net, and you really need to keep an eye on her at all times and keep the ball off the net if at all possible. Schmotzer moves well laterally and runs a smooth slide attack route. She will be heading next door to D1 St. Thomas in Minnesota.
Middleton
Pertzborn is a senior and was another instrumental piece for the Capital 17 Adidas team. For Middleton she will get a lot of sets whenever they are in-system. Pertzborn is fast off the ground which aids in her attack but also helps her tally some blocks as well. She is a solid middle blocker, and it will be fun to see what she can do at Toledo.
Highlights
LaScala is a tough pin hitter who tallied almost 500 kills in 2021. She could return as the top attacker for the Cardinals after being an active swing for Capital 17 Adidas. LaScala currently has 970 kills, 668 digs, and 114 aces in her career. She can continue the tally a few miles down the road at UW-Milwaukee.
Jordee is a setter who I have enjoyed see grow as a player over the years. She has a high volleyball IQ and natural ability to find the hot hand. Jordee also knows just when to sneak in a well-placed setter dump as she works toward the 2,000 assist milestone.
Hortonville
We’ve been watching Rohde as she develops as a player the past few years. In 2021 she led the Polar Bears with 85 total blocks as well as collected 171 kills. Rohde is a genuine threat at the net and just keeps getting better each time she steps on the court! She will head to the East coast to play for D1 Rider University in New Jersey.
- Bridget Moen Bridget Moen 5'9" | OH Hortonville | 2023 AZ
Bay Port
Grace is a senior outside hitter for the Pirates who will be returning with a majority of their roster. She’s recorded a career 291 digs, 275 kills, and 39 aces. Grace is tough to defend and I’m excited to see what she can do with her Bay Port crew. She is a strong six-rotation player who will be headed to the reigning NCAA D3 National Champs.
Fox Valley Lutheran
Schmitz is the libero for FVL, and after they went 35-3 in 2021, they return most of their roster. Her stats last season included 545 digs and 42 aces. Schmitz plays with a high volleyball IQ and is super quick covering from one sideline to the other in the blink of an eye. She won’t be traveling too far after high school as she is headed to the Phoenix.
- Kate Henze Kate Henze 5'11" | MB Fox Valley Lutheran | 2023 State WI
- Samantha Kempinger Samantha Kempinger 5'10" | OH Fox Valley Lutheran | 2023 State WI
Other 2023s to Watch
Little Chute
- Monika Stevens Monika Stevens 6'0" | MB Little Chute | 2023 WI
- Maya Wegand Maya Wegand 5'7" | OH Little Chute | 2023 State WI
Notre Dame Academy
- Alivia Jeanquart Alivia Jeanquart 5'7" | S Notre Dame Academy | 2023 State WI
- Myakel Kapalko Myakel Kapalko 6'0" | OH Notre Dame | 2023 State WI
Oconto
- Kate Bahrke Kate Bahrke S Oconto | 2023 State WI
Randolph
- Carizma Muth Carizma Muth 5'10" | OH Randolph | 2023 State WI
- Brandi Fuller Brandi Fuller 5'3" | DS/L Randolph | 2023 State WI
- Jorey Buwalda Jorey Buwalda 6'0" | S Randolph | 2023 State WI
Pulaski
- Ashton Birr Ashton Birr 5'4" | DS/L Pulaski | 2023 State WI