Big ’23 & ’24 Commitments from the Fall of ’22
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It’s every players’ dream of putting on the jersey of their dream school. For these 2023 and 2024 kids, this dream has become a near reality this fall. This past fall, we got to find out where some of the…
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Continue ReadingIt’s every players’ dream of putting on the jersey of their dream school. For these 2023 and 2024 kids, this dream has become a near reality this fall.
This past fall, we got to find out where some of the top talent in Michigan will be heading in the next level. From Power Five hops to huge gets in the Mid-Majors, these athletes are the real deal. All of which will be huge contributors to their future homes in the next several years.
Let’s take a look at just where the top athletes in Michigan found their calling this fall.
Mallory Bohl Mallory Bohl 6'3" | MB Saline | 2024 State #102 Nation MI to Notre Dame
6’3 MB – Saline/Legacy
As the top recruit coming out of Michigan in the 2024 class, Mallory Bohl Mallory Bohl 6'3" | MB Saline | 2024 State #102 Nation MI found her home in South Bend, Indiana. An elite level blocker, Bohl has been a fixture for both Legacy and Saline since she stepped onto the court. This commitment comes as one of the first in her class and in Notre Dame’s Rockwell Era.
Zoey Dood Zoey Dood 6'2" | S Grandville | 2024 State #131 Nation MI to Virginia
6’2 S – Grandville/MVA
This is another top 2024 prospect out of Michigan to commit to an ACC school with a new coach. Virginia is on the rise with the hire of former Florida Assistant, Shannon Wells, and then doubles their stock with a commit like Zoey Dood Zoey Dood 6'2" | S Grandville | 2024 State #131 Nation MI . 6’2 and a lefty at the setter position is a dream for nearly anybody, especially for this up-and-coming program.
Isabelle Swiercz Isabelle Swiercz 6'2" | OH Hudsonville | 2024 State #110 Nation MI to Central Michigan
6’2 OH/OPP – Hudsonville/FaR Out
Mike Gawlik and Central Michigan are on a real roll this fall. With several high-brow commitments like Isabelle Swiercz Isabelle Swiercz 6'2" | OH Hudsonville | 2024 State #110 Nation MI and transfers like Coopersville/Michigan State, Abby Olin. The Chippewas are firing up, alright! Swiercz is a weapon on either pin and showed a lot of prowess as a six rotation attacker this fall for Hudsonville.
Kennedy Louisell Kennedy Louisell 6'0" | OH Forest Hills Northern | 2023 State #140 Nation MI to UNCG
5’11 OH – Forest Hills Northern/Legacy(FaR Out)
Kennedy Louisell Kennedy Louisell 6'0" | OH Forest Hills Northern | 2023 State #140 Nation MI bursted onto the scene last fall and has yet to look back. This get may be one of the biggest for all of the mid-majors out there. Her explosive nature is game-changing and will surely be a huge piece for UNCG for years to come. Her commitment came off of a National Championship winning summer with FaR Out. Louisell will play her last club season with Legacy.
Kennedy Arp Kennedy Arp 6'0" | MB South Christian | 2023 State MI to Valparaiso
6’1 MB – South Christian/FaR Out
A part of the one-two punch, Killer Kennedy’s, that propelled FaR Out to a National Title in June. Kennedy Arp Kennedy Arp 6'0" | MB South Christian | 2023 State MI will be taking her high-flying ways to Valparaiso, Indiana! 2022 was very good to Arp. With her commitment to Valpo, a national title in club, Arp also led South Christian to the Division 2 semifinals. She can touch over 10’5 and will make immediate impact for this program.
Marianna Rivera Marianna Rivera 6'5" | MB Williamston | 2024 State MI to North Dakota
6’5 MB – Williamston/L2
One of the first major commits to come out the freshly formed L2 cannon, this recruit is a huge steal for North Dakota. Marianna Rivera Marianna Rivera 6'5" | MB Williamston | 2024 State MI stands as one of the biggest prospects out of the Mitten state, standing at 6’5. While established as the super star on L2’s 162 team last spring, this club season will see the player blossom further with 171. This squad is coached by 2017 Horizon Player of the Year, Darien Bandel.
Elana Erickson Elana Erickson 5'10" | OH Forest Hills Northern | 2024 State #79 Nation MI to Western Michigan
5’11 OH – Forest Hills Northern/FaR Out
The Mid-American Conference has their fingers all over this crew at FaR Out, first Swiercz and then Elana Erickson Elana Erickson 5'10" | OH Forest Hills Northern | 2024 State #79 Nation MI to Western Michigan. Erickson could be a big player for the Broncos as she could be an elite level OH2 or libero in the collegiate world. Her ball control and attacking ways are reminiscent of former FaR Out/WMU alumni, Andelyn Simkins.
Kaitlyn Hoffman Kaitlyn Hoffman 5'8" | DS/L Novi | 2023 State #81 Nation MI to Ohio State
5’8 L – Novi/Legacy
A key cog in the stellar defensive trio for Legacy, this commit makes that two Big Ten bound players for this group. Kaitlyn Hoffman Kaitlyn Hoffman 5'8" | DS/L Novi | 2023 State #81 Nation MI will be taking a short commute south to Columbus, Ohio, to play for Jen Flynn Oldenburg at Ohio State. Since Oldenburg’s tenure at OSU began, this program has been rocketing upward. With the defensive skills like Hoffman coming in the Fall of 2023, things will only continue to go up for the Buckeyes.
Erin Madigan Erin Madigan 6'2" | S Dakota | 2023 State MI to Arkansas State
6’2 S – Dakota/Legacy
The 2023 class in Michigan is at no shortage of top level talent at the setter position. Erin Madigan Erin Madigan 6'2" | S Dakota | 2023 State MI is a name that is a more recent act to burst onto the scene. A huge presence at the net with a high IQ, Madigan will be heading to the south to play for Arkansas State. This is another great get from Michigan for A-State Head Coach, Brian Gerwig, as Madigan will join the Wiersema twins from West Michigan Christian.