Club Team Preview: Club Ignit Select 16 Blue
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IOWA CITY, Iowa – Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again, folks. Club season is right around the corner. We’ll be taking a look at some of the top teams around the state as we inch closer to…
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Continue ReadingIOWA CITY, Iowa – Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again, folks. Club season is right around the corner. We’ll be taking a look at some of the top teams around the state as we inch closer to live action.
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Kate Shafer Kate Shafer S Eddyville-Blakesburg Fremont | 2025 State IA , OH/S, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont – The Class of 2025 product ranked ninth in Class 2A with 860 assists in 2022. She showed off her versatility by ranking second on EBF with 60 blocks. She added 76 kills and 32 service aces.
Molly Shafer Molly Shafer OH Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont | 2025 State IA , OH/S, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont – Kate’s twin sister ranked fourth in Class 2A with 545 kills during her sophomore season, hitting an impressive .387. She also led the Rockets with 286 digs, adding 38 blocks and 38 aces.
Kamryn Scheib, OH, Ankeny – Hailing from a perennial power at Ankeny, Scheib will be counted on for Club Ignit Select and for the Hawks in ’23. A lot of potential here with a club season breakout a strong possibility.
Anna Weathers Anna Weathers OH Ankeny Christian | 2025 State IA , OH, Ankeny Christian – The sophomore played a leading role in the Eagles’ journey to a state championship last month. She ranked second on the squad with 219 kills and 27.0 blocks. She added 96 digs and 49 aces.
Jaeden Pratt Jaeden Pratt MB Ankeny Centennial | 2025 State IA , OH/MB, Ankeny Centennial – Pratt already ranks as one of the top players in the state as a sophomore. Her 216 kills rated second for the Jaguars, hitting a solid .349. She led her team with 97.0 blocks to go with 90 digs and 30 aces.
Amaiya Thompson Amaiya Thompson MB Dowling | 2025 State IA , MB, Dowling Catholic – The daughter for former University of Iowa basketball player Rod Thompson, Amaiya Thompson Amaiya Thompson MB Dowling | 2025 State IA comes from good bloodlines. She contributed to the Maroons’ state tournament run with 25 kills, 50.0 blocks and 12 digs as a sophomore.
Ellie Muller Ellie Muller 6'3" | MB Dowling Catholic | 2026 State IA , MB, Dowling Catholic – One of the top freshmen in the state this past season, Muller has a bright future. She paced the Maroons in blocks (117.0) and ranked fourth on the team with 165 kills in ’22.
Dani Schnicker Dani Schnicker 5'4" | DS/L Valley | 2024 State IA , DS, West Des Moines Valley – Schnicker ranked second in digs (279) for a Tiger team that reached the state tournament. She also contributed 28 aces and five kills.
Baileigh Carlsen Baileigh Carlsen 5'9" | DS/L Ankeny | 2025 State IA , DS, Ankeny – The sophomore helped the Hawks reach the state tournament. She ranked third on the squad with 183 digs to go with 27 aces and 20 assists.
Indy Johnson Indy Johnson MB Clarion-Goldfield-Dows | 2025 State IA , DS, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – The sophomore paced the Cowgirls with 271 digs in ’22. She also chipped in with 33 aces and 46 assists.