15 Under-the-Radar Athletes With Huge Performances at BRQ
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The athletes at the Badger Region Qualifier played at an insanely high level. The top teams in the state battled head to head for a chance at a bid for the USAV Girls Junior National Championships. Here are some under-the-radar…
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Continue ReadingThe athletes at the Badger Region Qualifier played at an insanely high level. The top teams in the state battled head to head for a chance at a bid for the USAV Girls Junior National Championships. Here are some under-the-radar athletes that came up big for their teams at the qualifier.
Ella was a huge impact player for Sting 17 Black. She is an energizer on the court and is a great first line of defense for her team. Ella had several key blocks in their semi-final thriller against FC Elite 17 Navy. She put up a huge block on both pins and was engaged offensively as well. Ella showed the huge potential she has to play at the next level.
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Emily Hansen Emily Hansen OH Horicon | 2024 State WI
Emily is an impressive pin on the right side at the qualifier. She has a massive vertical and is quick and explosive in her approach. Her court awareness and aggressiveness on offense and defense set Emily apart. She put up a big block and manufactured points on offense.
Ellieana has been a consistent force for her Sting 17 White team. Despite playing up an age division, she regularly plays six rotations, bringing consistency to her team’s play. Ellieana has good vision on defense and a clean platform on serve receive. She also adds a lot of value on offense.
Katy played lights-out defense this weekend. She was fearless in the backcourt and rarely let a ball get past her. Katy was fun to watch because she never backed down in big matches. She has a clean platform and great angles on serve receive. Katy played well in every aspect of her game and helped her team have a successful weekend at the qualifier.
Maggie impressed me at the qualifier. She played all six rotations and was equally as valuable on offense as on defense. She also caught my eye with other consistent serve receive. Maggie seemed to be all over the court. Whether excelling in pass-to-attack or running a ball down in the backcourt, Maggie elevated her game this weekend.
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Marin is a pin with a big jump and a high reach. She is a go-to hitter for FC Elite 17 White and executed at a high level throughout the tournament. Her swing is impactful, and her timing is nearly perfect. Marin can utilize every set she gets to manufacture points for her team in transition or during an out-of-system play.
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Emerson has huge hustle on the court. She is scrappy and aggressive in her play. She never gives up on a point and runs the backcourt very well. She is great in coverage and is quick to pick up tips and blocked balls. Her discipline in defense sets her up for success.
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Addisyn played all six rotations for Fond du Lac Fusion at the qualifier. She is a scrappy and fast athlete who has good ball control and sound fundamentals. Addisyn brought consistency to the court. She did not make a lot of errors on offense and was key on serve receive and defense.
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Briana is an athlete on the rise in this class. She can play all six rotations and has great ball control. Briana is great, switching up the speed of her swings and the ball’s placement. She can also go up and rip a ball with a ton of power. Briana is great in transition and is a very well-rounded athlete.
Isabella was all over the court on Day 2 of the qualifier. She was engaged and disciplined in every play, never letting up on her intensity and competitiveness. Isabella’s ball control and form are clean, and she works hard for her team on the court.
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Kylee is an impactful and fearless 6-rotation pin hitter. Nothing seems to phase her, and as a result, she can execute against even the biggest blocks. Kylee was a key player for I AM in their top 8 finish, including a tight set against Sting 16 Gold. She impressed me with her defense as well as her offense. She is a talented and well-rounded athlete.
Allie is in the class of 2026 and playing up an age level on Sting 16 Gold. She is already making a huge impact at a high level. She is one of the top athletes in her class. Allie is a talented blocker and fast and athletic on the court. She has great endurance and is explosive on offense and defense.
Addison is an athlete that will give full effort on every single play. She works to improve her game constantly and learns from every point. She has a high contact point and is quick across the net. Her speed helps her close blocks. She is an energizer on the court and a leader for her team.
Nadia is a libero that fights for every point. She plays consistently and will fight to pick up every ball. She communicates well with her team and is confident in her movement and play. Nadia is disciplined in her movement and keeps her form simple. She is an impactful athlete.
Alli is a powerhouse pin who was a go-to hitter for Wisconsin Ice 18 Prep. They battled through tough matches to earn a bid to nationals this spring, and Alli was a key piece of their offense. She is powerful and has a heavy hand on the ball. Alli is aggressive on the pin and an impressive athlete.