Powerhouse Teams to Watch at the PD Resolution – 16 Open
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The Prep Dig Resolution is mere days away, and some incredibly talented teams are headed to Appleton to compete. Some of the top talent in the state will be competing at a high level over two days of competition. Here…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Dig Resolution is mere days away, and some incredibly talented teams are headed to Appleton to compete. Some of the top talent in the state will be competing at a high level over two days of competition. Here are some powerhouse teams to watch this weekend in the 16 Open division.
FC Elite 16 Navy
This 16 Navy team is filled with talent led by setters Alexa Hernandez Alexa Hernandez 5'7" | S Green Bay Southwest | 2025 State WI and Madison Tripp Madison Tripp 5'9" | S Kaukauna | 2025 State WI . Pin hitter Annika Kowalski Annika Kowalski 5'9" | OH Xavier | 2025 State WI won a state championship with Xavier this season and was a key 6-rotation pin hitter for them. Last year the team took 2nd in the National division at USAV Nationals. Middle/right side Campbell Onell Campbell Onell 5'10" | RS Luxemburg-Casco | 2025 State WI made All-Tournament Team at nationals last year. Six-foot outside hitter Kendra Shimon Kendra Shimon 6'1" | OH Bay Port | 2025 State WI and setter/defensive specialist Ava Patchett Ava Patchett 5'7" | DS/L Fox Valley Lutheran | 2025 State WI are new additions to this talented roster.
Sting 15 Gold
You can expect this Sting team to make waves this season. They are strong in every position and have a lot of experience on their roster. Pin hitter Marlee Sivak Marlee Sivak 6'1" | OH Oconomowoc | 2026 State WI was a key player for Oconomowoc in their D1 State Runner-Up finish this season and stepped up big at the state tournament. Natalie Surges Natalie Surges 6'0" | OH Brookfield East | 2026 State WI has trained with the USAV National Team Development Program. Setter Brooke Baldwin Brooke Baldwin 6'0" | S Sussex Hamilton | 2026 State WI made a huge impact at the Prep Dig Top 250 Expo; she runs the court efficiently. Some new additions to the roster include pin hitter Mia Hudson Mia Hudson 5'10" | OH Pewaukee | 2026 State WI and middle hitter Kennedy Tisdale Kennedy Tisdale 5'11" | MB Pewaukee | 2026 State WI , both impact players on their respective varsity teams.
Wisconsin Ice 16 National
Wisconsin Ice has a number of very talented national-level teams this season. This team has two setters running the offense well and some very efficient hitters. Setters Lily Shields Lily Shields 5'4" | DS/L Newman Catholic | 2025 State WI and Makenna Rettler Makenna Rettler 5'3" | DS/L Tri-County | 2025 State WI have high volleyball IQs and run the court. Middle hitter Amara Beaudoin Amara Beaudoin 6'0" | MB Amherst | 2025 State WI is efficient and manufactures points for her team. Some newcomers to the team include pins Sade Partlow Sade Partlow 5'9" | OH Wisconsin Dells | 2025 State WI and Ari Partlow Ari Partlow 5'9" | RS Wisconsin Dells | 2025 State WI , along with foreign exchange student Marta Company-Herndandez. Kirsten Hall Kirsten Hall 5'10" | MB D.C. Everest | 2025 State WI is dynamic on offense and can swing across the net.
Sting 16 Black
This Sting team has the potential to compete on a national level. They have numerous power hitters, including Morgan Stewart Morgan Stewart 6'1" | OH Green Bay Southwest | 2025 State WI , Myla Unterweger Myla Unterweger 5'11" | OH Arrowhead | 2025 State WI , and Jacqueline Brown. Middle hitters Adeline Goedheer Adeline Goedheer 6'2" | MB Catholic Memorial | 2025 State WI and Brooke Aslakson Brooke Aslakson 6'0" | MB Sussex Hamilton | 2025 State WI put up a big block and have huge potential to have a significant impact on every play. Setter Elise Hohenhalter has clean hands and great court awareness. She brings a steady focus and competitiveness to the court.
FC Elite 16 White
I am a big fan of this 16 White roster. They have a lot of talent, including Teegan Charapata Teegan Charapata 5'9" | OH Appleton North | 2025 State WI , who made the All-Tournament Team at USAV Nationals last year. Setters Grace Borys Grace Borys 5'8" | S Notre Dame | 2025 State WI and Alaina Shimon Alaina Shimon 5'8" | S Bay Port | 2025 State WI are both smart setters who work hard on the court for their team. Ava Reis Ava Reis 5'9" | OH Kimberly | 2025 State WI is a powerful pin hitter with a huge vertical and great contact with the ball. Maddie Wolfram Maddie Wolfram 5'6" | DS/L Notre Dame Academy | 2025 State WI runs the backcourt and is solid on serve receive and defense.