’26 Athletes Who Dominated Top 250 Expo: Part 3
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It is absolutely mind-blowing how many talented athletes from the class of 2026 showed up and played tough at the Wisconsin Top 250 Expo. Her are more impressive athletes who took the court at the Milwaukee Sting Center for the…
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Continue ReadingIt is absolutely mind-blowing how many talented athletes from the class of 2026 showed up and played tough at the Wisconsin Top 250 Expo. Her are more impressive athletes who took the court at the Milwaukee Sting Center for the event!
Shelby is an athletic and gritty pin. She finds creative ways to earn points and has a great tool box of shots. She has a massive vertical and is not afraid to take big swings. Shelby is very well-rounded in her skills and is a stud defender as well. She works hard on every play and is always giving full effort. She was also willing to step in and play some middle during the Expo which was fun to see!
Sydney Neilitz Sydney Neilitz 5'7" | S Xavier | 2026 State WI
Sydney Neilitz Sydney Neilitz 5'7" | S Xavier | 2026 State WI
Sydney is a very athletic and gritty setter who has a lot of potential. She has a nice jump set and puts a good tempo on the ball. Syndey works to better every ball and will get her hands on nearly every pass. Syndey is dynamic at the net and not afraid to take a big jump to grab the ball when there is a tight pass. Her talent will only continue to grow!
Emily is a scrappy pin hitter who has a high vertical and a big approach. She is very talented in the back row on defense and serve receive and has a lethal back row attack. Emily has power but is also smart with her shots. She will call for the ball on every play and is a fearless athlete on the court.
Samantha is a really talented back row player. She has a clean platform and great angles. Her serve receive is impressive and she reads opposing hitters well. Samantha can play well anywhere in the back row which makes her a very valuable athlete. She is an athlete to watch in this class and one that is sure to impress this club season.
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Madeline Regas
Madeline Regas
Madeline is a talented pin hitter with a solid approach and a consistent and high contact point on the ball. She is great in transition and never misses an opportunity to swing. I enjoyed watching her during the positional portion of the event where you could really see her attention to detail in her play. She has a high vertical and an even higher ceiling.
Emily is very fast and aggressive on the court. She is great at run throughs and coverage. Her platform is solid and angles are clean. Emily’s speed and scrappiness really impressed me at the Top 250 Expo. She had a fast reaction time to swings and serves coming her way and nearly always got a hand on the ball.
Amara is a very fundamentally sound libero/DS. She uses her platform and angles very well and is quick on the court. Amara gets her body set before opponents contact the ball giving her a great foundation. I am excited to see how she develops during the club season. Her fundamentals and court awareness are already impressive and she will only continue to grow.
Karli Torhorst Karli Torhorst 5'8" | OH Stevens Point Area | 2026 WI
Karli Torhorst Karli Torhorst 5'8" | OH Stevens Point Area | 2026 WI
Karli is very athletic and has the potential to be a very high-level six rotation athlete. She has a great contact point on the ball and a high vertical. She is great in transition and works to mix up her shots. Karli is scrappy on the court and will work to get a touch on everything on defense. She has a fast snap and can put power on the ball.
Braelee Kiepert Braelee Kiepert 5'8" | OH Xavier | 2026 State WI
Braelee Kiepert Braelee Kiepert 5'8" | OH Xavier | 2026 State WI
Braelee is a pin hitter with massive potential. She has a quick reaction time and a huge vertical. Braelee has the potential to be a dominant pin hitter in all six rotations. She is fast in all of her movements from her explosive approach to her arm swing. Braelee is a solid passer as well and is a talented all around athlete.