Top Prospects to See in the MAC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>New Bremen</em><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='152118' first='Olivia' last='Heitkamp']</strong> returns as the this team's biggest offensive threat. She has good athleticism and size and returns to the high school season after a productive club season. She had 13 kills in their opening win over Russia. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='176090' first='Melina' last='Schrader']</strong> is a well-rounded prospect and will make contributions in a variety of ways as showcased in their first match as she totaled 19 assists, eight service aces, and seven kills. Senior <strong>Rianna Paul </strong>will look to increase her point scoring from a season ago when she averaged 1.3 kills per set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>New Knoxville</em><br>This team is looking for key contributors to replace some big offense that graduated following last season's state championship run. Senior <strong>Ally Topp</strong> has started the season off as a primary factor in the Rangers' effort. She is currently producing three kills per set while hitting .314. Sophomore <strong>Brynn Egbert</strong> is establishing herself well in their offense also as the 6'0 outside hitter is averaging 2.2 kills per set. First-year setter <strong>Addi Albers</strong> is running the offense and has a total of 54 assists through their first few matches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>St. Henry</em><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='169129' first='Chloe' last='Gels']</strong> returns as one of the league's top offensive point scorers and is currently averaging over five kills per set. Several others are finding their opportunities and success as well as four of Gels' teammates have terminated between 13-20 kills on the season so far. These offensive threats include seniors <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='197513' first='Mia' last='Niekamp']</strong> and <strong>Mya Ontrop</strong>, junior <strong>Lizzy Snyder</strong>, and sophomore <strong>Leah Lefeld</strong>. Sophomore <strong>Rya Buschur</strong> leads the defense averaging over 11 digs per match this season. The offense is distributed by junior setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196345' first='Lydia' last='Werling']</strong> as she is averaging nearly nine assists per set. This balance around the floor is a good reason we could see St. Henry repeat their deep postseason run as they finished as the state runner-up in DIV last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Coldwater</em><br>With three arms that are terminating at a good rate so far this season, Coldwater has potential to compete well each match throughout the season. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='169519' first='Jenna' last='Leugers']</strong> leads the offense at 4.4 kills per set. Her support comes from junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='494151' first='Madison' last='Wendel']</strong> and sophomore <strong>Spencer Etzler</strong>, terminating 3.2 and 3.9 kills per set respectively. Wendel also leads the team with 2.8 blocks per match as Etzler is the current team leader in total digs with 41 and a 3.7 digs per set rate. The setter is first-year<strong> Mia Knapke</strong> who is averaging 9.1 assists per set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Others to Watch</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li><strong>Kirsten Bomholt</strong> - Versailles</li><li><strong>Brynne Briscoe</strong> - Versailles</li><li><strong>Lindsey Koenig</strong> - Marion Local</li><li><strong>Stella Huelsman</strong> - Marion Local</li><li><strong>Mara Pearson</strong> - Fort Recovery</li><li><strong>Gabrielle Stober</strong> - Parkway</li><li><strong>Macy Johnson </strong>- Parkway</li><li><strong>Lilly Barhorst</strong> - Minster</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->