Players to See in DI State Semifinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ursuline vs. Bishop Watterson</em></strong><br><strong>Ursuline Lions</strong> (Cincinnati, OH) | Record: 23-3 | State Rank: #1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='114516' first='Brooke' last='Bultema']</strong> - 2023<br>At 4.2 kills per set, Bultema has been among the elite performers all season across the state. The senior middle and Kentucky commit has steadily increased her skill set and impact over the past couple of seasons to become one of the premier middles in the country. She gets it done on both sides, which includes over 1,000 career kills and over 400 career blocks. Bultema is a 1st Team All-Ohio honoree this season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='141725' first='Lindsey' last='Green']</strong> - 2023<br>Green, a DI 1st Team All-Ohio selection, has over 2,500 career assists over three varsity seasons. In 2022, Ursuline has been ranked #1 for the better part of the season as Green has led this offense to a 12.4 kills per set average and a .245 team efficiency. She has created good balance around the floor as four attackers have earned between 150-350 kills on the season. On the defensive side, Green contributes 1.7 blocks and 8.9 digs per match.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='197515' first='Sydney' last='Breissinger']</strong> - 2023<br>Breissinger is the third member of this team to earn All-Ohio recognition as she is an Honorable Mention selection. She is one of the top libero prospects in this class as the Creighton commit averages 17.8 digs per match. At 462 total digs on the season, she has 866 digs over her three varsity seasons.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bishop Watterson Eagles</strong> | Record: 22-6 | State Rank: #8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='141696' first='Ava' last='Hoying']</strong> - 2023<br>The Northern Kentucky commit has been the Eagles' top offensive performer at 3.9 kills per set this season. The 6'0 senior outside hitter has showcased her arm well all season as she has been very effective hitting at a career high efficiency of .300. The 2nd Team All-Ohio selection has been putting up career best numbers in total kills (363), digs (224), aces (51), and blocking (48). </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='169491' first='Clara' last='Vondran']</strong> - 2023<br>The 5'11 senior pin terminates at 2.9 kills per set for the Eagles and is second on the team in offensive production. She has over 600 career kills and 134 career aces, a category she leads her team in this season. Defensively she contributes 9.9 digs per match. In their recent 3-1 regional final win, Vondran contributed 11 kills on a .379 efficiency along with 12 digs for the double-double.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Perrysburg vs. Magnificat</em></strong><br><strong>Perrysburg Yellow Jackets</strong> (Perrysburg, OH) | Record: 21-6 | State Rank: #14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='141686' first='Avery' last='Adamski'] </strong>- 2023<br>The 5'7 senior libero has over 1,500 career digs with a season average of 4.9 per set in 2022. She has a career average of 15.2 digs per match. She's been a big factor at the service line as well as she has over 130 aces in her career. She stabilizes this team's offense well through her serve receive and defense. Adamski is an All-Ohio Honorable Mention selection this season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Josie Hubbard</strong> - 2023<br>Hubbard is the Yellow Jackets' top offensive threat at 3.5 kills per set. At 300 kills on the season, she has been a big threat with her aggressive approach work and confidence to take heavy swings and not shy away from a big block at the net. She has been great in the postseason as she has terminated double figure kills in their previous four matches. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Magnificat Blue Streaks</strong> (Rocky River, OH) | Record: 25-2 | State Rank: #2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='114508' first='Sophia' last='Anghilante']</strong> - 2023<br>This team has several stars but Anghilante leads the team in areas that don't typically get a lot of credit. Defensively, the senior middle leads the team at the net with 66 total blocks. Offensively, she averages 2.2 kills per set while hitting at a team high efficiency of .435 as she terminate 52% of her opportunities.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='151990' first='Kailey' last='Snow']</strong> - 2026<br>The freshman is leading the #2 ranked team defensively in the back row with 3.3 digs per set. She has over 240 total digs in her first varsity season which includes a career high 21 digs in an earlier 3-1 win over St. Ursula. In the Blue Streaks' most recent win, Snow had 14 digs and a career high four service aces.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='232843' first='Mary' last='Flanagan']</strong> - 2024<br>At 6'0, Flanagan provides a great aspect to Magnificat's offense at the right side pin. She is left-handed and elevates well to swing aggressively and apply a lot of pressure with her arm. She averages 3.0 kills per set this season. At 237 kills on the season, she is swinging at a career best rate of .395 efficiency and in terminating 52% of her swings.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->