Class of 2023: Minnesota’s Defensive Dynamos

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2023 Rankings have been updated and there are almost 50 liberos included. Check out the top 5 liberos in the class along with some other top commits and top available recruits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["73495"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Thibault earned spots on AVCA All-America Watch List and Class AA All-State Team.  She was also a Ms. Baden Finalist and recently made the Minnesota Select 18-1s team. Thibault is legit and considering she is going to a highly successful Oregon program she should fit right in.  She does a phenomenal job of reading a serve coming off the hand before it ever crosses the net.  Thibault is also a strong communicator and keeps her teammates informed and ahead of the play.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["135295"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Johnson demonstrate the ability to give or take energy from the served ball so it doesn't go over the net.  She also creates a consistent angled platform in order to get the pass to the target.  These particular skills helped her earn a spot on the AVCA All-America Watch List and Class AAAA All-State Team.  Johnson also helped drive Wayzata to another Class AAAA State Championship.  She recently made the MN Select 18-1 team along with [player_tooltip player_id='73495' first='Kate' last='Thibault'].","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["166341"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Christenson made her way onto the Class AAA All-State Team and the Class AAA State All-Tournament team during a late post-season run to become Class AAA State Championship.  She has mastered the ability to cushion the ball for a soft pass and keeping a u0022quietu0022 platform.  Christenson demonstrates excellent technique and can execute midline and out of body line passing.  She makes running through an errant pass or short serve look routine and easy.  Christienson moves smooth and quick and can adjust her platform efficiently.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["73487"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Nelson was a crucial piece in the success Zumbrota-Mazeppa had this season and it earned her a spot on the Class AA All-State Team.  She consistently demonstrates the ability to take a free ball, defend, and serve receive with her hands.  You won't see a ball hit the ground on Nelson's side of the net without maximum effort by her.  She has zero fear to pass the serve and wants to take every ball she can.  You will be able to see her at Seton Hall in 2023.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["117376"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"McAdams showed a lot of improvement and growth this past year.  This year she earned spots on the Class AAA All-State Team and Class AAA State All-Tournament Team.  McAdams consistently passes to target and takes the second ball flawlessly when the sitter digs the ball.  She can use her platform and hand defensive techniques equally.  McAdams can effectively control the hard driven, off  speed, and tip attacks.  You can find her on Northern Lights 18-1s team this winter.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a6a0728d735"} /--> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='86662' first='Corrina' last='Benson'] - 5'7 - Northern Lights 18-2</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='92775' first='Hannah' last='Rich'] - 5'7 - Northern Lights 18-2</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='166333' first='Ellenor' last='Crimmins'] - Committed to Texas A&amp;M Kingsville</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='73480' first='Maggie' last='Lile'] - 5'5 - Spring Grove</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='86663' first='Sara' last='Moberg'] - Committed to Northern State</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='86642' first='Liesl' last='Haugen'] - Committed to Northern Michigan</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='118209' first='Alexa' last='Melcher'] - Committed to Wartburg</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='174721' first='Annika' last='Forbes'] - Committed to St. Cloud State</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='102877' first='Chloe' last='Solheid'] - Committed to University Mary</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='73470' first='Callie' last='Carlson'] - 5'6 - [program_tooltip program_id='430430' first='Lakeville' last='South']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='174729' first='Sidney' last='Wissbrod'] - Committed to Bemidji</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='92774' first='Jessica' last='Much'] - Committed to Fairleigh Dickinson</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='267964' first='Michaela' last='Dooley'] - 5'9 - [program_tooltip program_id='428866' first='Vital' last=''] 18-1 Gold</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->