Powerhouse Teams to Watch at the PD Resolution – 17/18 Open
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The 17/18 Division of the Prep Dig Resolution is massive. Twenty-four of the best teams in the state will convene in Appleton and play head-to-head over two days. Some of the biggest commits and recruits in the state will be…
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Continue ReadingThe 17/18 Division of the Prep Dig Resolution is massive. Twenty-four of the best teams in the state will convene in Appleton and play head-to-head over two days. Some of the biggest commits and recruits in the state will be competing; it is a tournament you won’t want to miss.
Sting 17 Gold
This team is massive, both in size and talent. Six players are listed as 6 feet and taller on their roster. Setter Emily Bruss Emily Bruss 5'9" | S Pulaski | 2024 State WI is quick and gritty on the court. She puts in 100% effort every moment of every play, and it pays off. Libero Claire Luoma Claire Luoma 5'8" | DS/L Franklin | 2024 State #85 Nation WI is confident and has a high-level volleyball IQ. Sophia Wendlick Sophia Wendlick 6'0" | OH DSHA | 2024 State #100 Nation WI is an explosive pin hitter who can play all six rotations and hit on either pin. This past season, she was a key player in DSHA’s State Championship title. Olivia Kwiatkowski Olivia Kwiatkowski 6'0" | OH Oconomowoc | 2024 State WI and Anna Bjork Anna Bjork 6'3" | MB Oconomowoc | 2024 State #54 Nation WI were across the net in that match and were go-to hitters in the 5-set thriller. They have a 2021 state championship title of their own! Melia Johnson Melia Johnson 6'2" | OH Slinger | 2024 State #140 Nation WI is an explosive pin who goes big on swings and can pound balls at any angle on the court.
FC Elite 17 Navy
This FC Elite team won a national championship last year in the 16 National division of USAV Nationals. Outside hitter Annalise Patchett Annalise Patchett 6'0" | OH Fox Valley Lutheran | 2024 State WI and setter Emerson Van Lannen Emerson Van Lannen 5'10" | S Appleton North | 2024 State #144 Nation WI both made All-Tournament Team and will be hungry for success this season. Middle hitters Emma Nilson Emma Nilson 6'1" | MB Fox Valley Lutheran | 2024 State WI and Olivia Neumann Olivia Neumann 6'3" | MB Xavier | 2024 State WI are powerful and explosive. They put up a massive block and make opposing hitters work for their points. Olivia Baierl Olivia Baierl 5'8" | DS/L Howards Grove | 2024 State WI and Elle Kennedy Elle Kennedy 5'5" | DS/L Howards Grove | 2024 State WI are incredibly talented defenders. This team is well-rounded and highly competitive on the national stage.
Impact 17 National
Impact has a solid program, and their 17 National team has a lot of talent and potential. Pin hitter and UW-Oshkosh commit Malayna Dins Malayna Dins 5'8" | OH Winnebago Lutheran Academy | 2024 State WI is smart and savvy and can play all six rotations. Fellow pin hitter Maleigha Kovalaske Maleigha Kovalaske 5'11" | OH Ripon | 2024 State WI has a lethal line shot and is a highly efficient hitter. Libero Maddox Stille Maddox Stille 5'6" | DS/L Winneconne | 2024 State WI is gritty and energetic on the court. She is aggressive on defense and works never to let a ball hit the floor.
Sting 16 Gold
Not only does this team have some of the top athletes in the state, but they also have some of the top athletes in the country. Madison Quest Madison Quest 6'3" | OH DSHA | 2025 State #13 Nation WI is an athlete with near-infinite potential. She regularly trains with the USAV National Team Development Program and was a leader on DSHA’s state championship team. Her high school teammate Olivia Durst Olivia Durst 5'9" | DS/L DSHA | 2025 State #140 Nation WI was also a huge impact player for the Dashers. Karli Molnau Karli Molnau 5'11" | MB Lake Country Lutheran | 2025 State WI and Gabriella Pitcel Gabriella Pitcel 6'1" | MB Mukwonago | 2025 State #42 Nation WI are both explosive and impactful middles. Fellow middle, Allie Beers Allie Beers 6'0" | MB Slinger | 2026 State WI , is in the class of 2026 and playing up an age division this season.
Wisconsin Ice 17 National
This Ice team has the potential to be very gritty and impactful. As 16’s this team was very competitive and successful. London Metropulos London Metropulos 6'0" | RS Wittenberg-Birnamwood | 2024 State WI is a lefty pin who only continues to impress. She manufactures points and is scrappy in her play. Pin hitter Courtney Sommer Courtney Sommer 5'9" | OH Columbus Catholic | 2024 State WI is efficient and can play in all six rotations. She is very athletic and a dynamic player who adjusts well during games. Ava Krueger Ava Krueger 5'8" | OH Marathon | 2024 State WI is another high-level pin hitter on this team. She is scrappy and has great court awareness and a high volleyball IQ. She is great in transition and out of system plays.