Michigan Top 250: Top Liberos
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The Top 250 tour is in full swing and the tour has made its stop to Michigan. One of the biggest up-and-coming hot beds of volleyball talent in America, the Michigan Top 250 was stacked from top to bottom. Some…
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Continue ReadingThe Top 250 tour is in full swing and the tour has made its stop to Michigan. One of the biggest up-and-coming hot beds of volleyball talent in America, the Michigan Top 250 was stacked from top to bottom. Some of the top names in the Mitten state were on full display and it made for some amazing volleyball in the UWM Sports Complex!
Every play starts with the pass and defense, and who better to get it started than these ‘bros? The Top 250 was stacked top to bottom with an intense line up of defenders, here were some of the best!
Olivia Beaudrie Olivia Beaudrie 5'7" | OH SMCC | 2026 State MI – 5’6 L – SMCC/Michigan Elite
Another freshman that showed to play years ahead of her age, Olivia Beaudrie Olivia Beaudrie 5'7" | OH SMCC | 2026 State MI is relentless and unforgiving in the back court. No ball drops on her side of the court! No matter where the ball ends up, Beaudrie is determined to bring it back and create amazing scoring opportunities. As a court coach put it best, “Beaudrie has that thing you just can’t teach”, and it shows when you watch!
Giselle Burlingame Giselle Burlingame 5'2" | DS/L Northville | 2026 State MI – 5’1 L – Northville/L2
Poised for a big club season in 2023, Giselle Burlingame Giselle Burlingame 5'2" | DS/L Northville | 2026 State MI looks to have a bright future ahead. A scrappy defender and a keen sense of the offense. Burlingame has been playing alongside some of the best defenders in the state, and it shows.
Emma Flick Emma Flick 5'2" | DS/L Traverse City West | 2026 State MI – 5’2 L – Traverse City West/Northshore
Not much goes down with Emma Flick Emma Flick 5'2" | DS/L Traverse City West | 2026 State MI in the back court. Taking after her big sister, who was also in attendance, Emma was top notch for the freshman class. She has a great awareness for the court and can make some big plays in big moments.
Charlotte Gramzow Charlotte Gramzow 5'10" | OH Lutheran Northwest | 2026 State MI – 5’8 L – Lutheran/Michigan Elite
One of the lengthier liberos, Charlotte Gramzow Charlotte Gramzow 5'10" | OH Lutheran Northwest | 2026 State MI uses her elongated reach to her advantage. A very steady and calm presence on the court, Gramzow reads the game at a high level. I am excited to see how Gramzow grows in this coming club season.
Kailyn Schlepp Kailyn Schlepp 5'7" | DS/L Spring Lake | 2026 State MI – 5’7 L – Spring Lake/Inside Out
Unfamiliar with this athlete coming into the showcase, but upon leaving, I will be surely keeping tabs on Kailyn Schlepp Kailyn Schlepp 5'7" | DS/L Spring Lake | 2026 State MI throughout the coming season and beyond. A very promising defender, Schlepp shows great comfort out of middle back and can cover quite a bit of ground.
Taygan Corstange Taygan Corstange 5'4" | DS/L Gull Lake | 2025 State MI – 5’6 L – Gull Lake/Dead Frog
Scrappy, scrappy, scrappy! I had the pleasure of seeing Taygan Corstange Taygan Corstange 5'4" | DS/L Gull Lake | 2025 State MI live during the Division 1 post-season a few weeks prior and she caught my eye. Upon the Top 250, I am really curious to see how Corstange does this coming club season. A highly persistent defender that covers a lot of court, Corstange is not a defender you want to mess with.
Zoe Goodwin Zoe Goodwin 5'4" | DS/L Dakota | 2025 State MI – 5’4 L – Dakota/Michigan Elite
What really caught my eye with this player, is her ability to take control of the court and be a natural leader, even in this environment. Her leadership qualities bleed into her play and she owns the back court. Zoe Goodwin Zoe Goodwin 5'4" | DS/L Dakota | 2025 State MI reads the ball very well and can better almost every play she’s involved in.
Alyssa Jasman Alyssa Jasman 5'2" | DS/L Canton | 2025 State MI – 5’3 L – Canton/Michigan Elite
Catching this player at the tail-end of last club season and seeing her now, I can say Alyssa Jasman Alyssa Jasman 5'2" | DS/L Canton | 2025 State MI is much, much improved. Her technique whether passing or defending the ball is very solid. And seeing the growth in confidence on the court, does Jasman wonders.
Addison Newblatt Addison Newblatt 5'9" | OH Clarkston | 2025 State MI – 5’9 L – Clarkston/Michigan Elite
Get you and a libero that can do it all! Addison Newblatt Addison Newblatt 5'9" | OH Clarkston | 2025 State MI came into the Top 250 listed as a libero. While Newblatt’s defense and reception is impressive, she doesn’t shy away from becoming a point scorer in big plays!
McKenna Payne McKenna Payne 5'7" | DS/L SMCC | 2025 State #105 Nation MI – 5’7 L – SMCC/Michigan Elite
Another player that can do it all, McKenna Payne McKenna Payne 5'7" | DS/L SMCC | 2025 State #105 Nation MI has been well documented for playing many roles throughout the high school season. Finally, in her rightful position, Payne more than thrives. Not the loudest kid on the court, her play speaks volumes.
Trista Ameel Trista Ameel 5'10" | DS/L Romeo | 2024 State MI – 5’10 L – Romeo/Michigan Elite
One of the tallest ‘bros in the gym, Trista Ameel Trista Ameel 5'10" | DS/L Romeo | 2024 State MI knows how to use her size to her advantage. With a wider reach Ameel can cover quite a bit of ground without doing much. She’s a steady passer and very calm presence on the court.
Olivia Behen Olivia Behen 5'5" | DS/L Saline | 2024 State MI – 5’5 L – Saline/L2
Quickly becoming one of the top returning ‘bros to the 2023 club season, Olivia Behen Olivia Behen 5'5" | DS/L Saline | 2024 State MI continues to show no signs of slowing down. One heck of a defender in left back, Behen follows up with steady ball control and a great touch in her second contact.
Madison Murry-Tinker Madison Murry-Tinker 5'1" | DS/L Shrine Catholic | 2025 State MI – 5’1 L – Shrine/Michigan Elite
After an impressive run with Shrine this past season, Madison Murry-Tinker Madison Murry-Tinker 5'1" | DS/L Shrine Catholic | 2025 State MI continues to shine at the Top 250 and entering the club season. A fast defender with great technique to her touch, Murry-Tinker stands out amongst the crowd.
Jenna Flick Jenna Flick 5'0" | DS/L Traverse City West | 2024 State MI – 5’0 L – Traverse City West/Northshore
One of the fastest kids on the court, Jenna Flick Jenna Flick 5'0" | DS/L Traverse City West | 2024 State MI does not let much drop on her side of the court. When the six on six portion of the expo came on, Flick spent a lot of time in middle back. This is where her speed on the court shined the most. She’s a go-getter on the court and a vocal leader.
Hailey Green Hailey Green 5'1" | DS/L North Branch | 2024 State MI – 5’1 L – North Branch/Michigan Elite
Division 2 Prep Dig’s Player of the Year was on tap this weekend and, of course, did not disappoint. With the abilities to man the entire court herself, Hailey Green Hailey Green 5'1" | DS/L North Branch | 2024 State MI has a great vision for the game in the back court. Green is a tough defender and never gazed in her serve receive.
Ella Jensen Ella Jensen 5'4" | DS/L Lakeview | 2024 State MI – 5’4 L – Lakeview/Michigan Elite
This is a name to really keep your eye on going into the club season. Ella Jensen Ella Jensen 5'4" | DS/L Lakeview | 2024 State MI and Green are about to be one of the toughest defensive duos around. With some of the cleanest and disciplined kids in the gym, Jensen’s technicalities take her a long way. Jensen looks much improved from last year’s impressive Top 250 outing.
Delaney Stryjecki Delaney Stryjecki 5'5" | DS/L Dakota | 2024 State MI – 5’5 L – Dakota/Michigan Elite
Dakota High School is not short of talented libero’s, that is for sure. Delaney Stryjecki Delaney Stryjecki 5'5" | DS/L Dakota | 2024 State MI is another Cougar that balled out in the Michigan Top 250. Vocal, consistent and a workhorse, all the qualities you want to see in a ‘bro. No ball was off-limits, Stryjecki makes an effort at every ball and often betters every one she goes after.