Scouting Report: Dike-New Hartford-Hinton 2A Semis
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CORALVILLE, Iowa – Top-seeded and two-time defending 2A state champion Dike-New Hartford advanced to another title match Wednesday with a straight-set victory against No. 4 Hinton. Here are some standouts from the semifinal contest. Please check out the site for…
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Continue ReadingCORALVILLE, Iowa – Top-seeded and two-time defending 2A state champion Dike-New Hartford advanced to another title match Wednesday with a straight-set victory against No. 4 Hinton.
Here are some standouts from the semifinal contest. Please check out the site for a report I wrote earlier this week on Hinton as I’ll be highlighting different players in this writeup:
Gabbie Friessen
Gabbie Friessen
Friessen fills a vital role for the Blackhawks with her all-court game. She helps at the net and in the back row as a two-way player. She led her outfit with 15 digs, a kill, an assist and two service aces during this match.
The Louisville commit showed again why she’s among the elite players in the state. Peterson is a complete package of power, quickness and athleticism. She tops it off with a high skill level and volleyball smarts. She posted 18 kills, 14 digs and two blocks in this match.
Like her sister Payton, Jadyn’s game shows few flaws. She’s listed as an outside hitter, which makes sense because her swing is dynamic. I think she’s equally good in the back row, digging and passing with precision. She recorded eight kills, 15 digs and three service aces in this match.
Ellie Knock
Ellie Knock
Knock can get lost in the shuffle on a loaded roster, but she’s a key part of her team’s success. She’s long and athletic but much more than a tall kid. She moves well and displays agility. She’s a barrier in the middle as evidenced by her match-high eight blocks in this match. She added nine kills.
Norton makes it all work for the Wolverines. She places her sets where her hitters can smash them. She mixes up her offerings, keeping the defense on its toes. Her soft touch leads to consistent sets. She tossed up 40 assist in this match to go with seven digs and three kills.