16 Impact Players Who Could Dominate the Badger Region Qualifier
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The Badger Region Qualifier is the only event in Wisconsin that offers bids to the USAV Girls Junior National Championships. It is a highly competitive and cut-throat tournament where only a few teams leave with bids in their hands. Here…
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Continue ReadingThe Badger Region Qualifier is the only event in Wisconsin that offers bids to the USAV Girls Junior National Championships. It is a highly competitive and cut-throat tournament where only a few teams leave with bids in their hands.
Here are some impact players to have on your radar heading into the weekend.
Natalie may only be a 2026, but she has quite the volleyball resume. She trains with the USAV National Development Program and is one of the top pins in this class. Natalie has a lot of experience on the court which makes her smart and savvy. She also has a ton of power and can play all six rotations at an incredibly high level.
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Riley is a scrappy, energetic, libero. She is a natural leader on the court. Not only does she play at a high level, but she is also fearless in pursuit of the ball. Don’t let her bubbly personality fool you, she is one of the fiercest and toughest liberos that will take the court at the Badger Region Qualifier.
At 6’2″, Jessica has a huge presence at the net. It is not just her height but her athleticism that makes her such a lethal option on her team. She can play in the middle and the right side. She impressed me at the Prep Dig Resolution tournament. Jessica is the kind of athlete who never misses an opportunity to put up a block or take a swing for her team.
Lexi is an all around athlete who can do it all. She has a soft touch on the ball as a setter and is a powerhouse hitter as well. Lexi is incredibly athletic and is an impact player in every rotation. She plays at a high level and elevates her team.
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Ellie is a setter who is also talented on defense. She was a defensive specialist for DSHA in their state championship run this past season. Ellie sees the court very well and has a competitive mindset. She is a leader on her team and is a true team player on the court.
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Lily is a dynamic athlete who can play as a setter or libero. She is well-rounded and can switch positions and play well. Lily is consistent in her play and elevates her team when she is on the court. She has clean hands and is talented in defense. Because she can play two positions so well, she has great court awareness and a high volleyball IQ.
Sylvie is the definition of an impact player. Her swing packs a punch, and she can play all six rotations. Sylvie can swing out of the front and back row, bringing her team a competitive edge. She is powerful yet consistent and one of the top athletes in her class.
Jena is a pin with a huge vertical and smart shots. She moves the ball around with her swings and has a toolbox of shots in her back pocket. She also has a competitive serve that keeps her on the back line for multiple points. Jena is an athlete with a lot of potential and one that continues to impress every time I see her play.
Caroline is a dynamic athlete in the back row. She has great court vision and can play out of the middle and left back. Caroline is an energizer on the court with great ball control and a scrappy mindset. She moves quickly and efficiently and is always ready to cover her team.
Addison is a talented libero who is a leader on her Sting 15 Black team. They have had great success this season and will look to earn a bid at the qualifier this weekend. Addison reads well on defense. She is consistent on serve receive and gets her platform set early. She is also very quick on the court and can run down balls and react quickly in coverage.
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Addison is an impact middle. She is aggressive and engaged at the net. Her high contact point and consistent approach make her a valuable middle. She takes every opportunity to earn points for her team. She always goes for the ball and is an aggressive blocker as well. She is an athlete that has a lot of potential and I think, will continue to have a big impact on the court.
Olivia is a powerhouse middle with an explosive approach and a heavy hand on the ball. She puts up a consistent and massive block that is a great first line of defense for her team. Olivia is an athlete that is always working on the court. She impacts both offense and defense and is disciplined in her play across the net.
Lauren is a dynamic middle hitter that can go on massive runs when she is on fire. She can also play across the net and swings well in front of and behind the setter. Her high contact point and explosive approach make her a lethal option out of the middle. She is also quick to close blocks and presses very well at the net.
Melia is an incredibly impactful pin hitter who can swing across the net and out of the back row. She is a go-to player on this incredibly talented team. Melia is a powerhouse pin who packs a punch on the court. She has momentum-changing plays and swings well in transition. She is also aggressive with her swing in out of system plays.
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Greta is a smart and savvy setter with a soft touch on the ball and high-level decision-making skills. She moves the ball around quickly and cleanly. She is talented on defense and has an aggressive and competitive serve. Greta is a high-level player who impresses every time she steps on the court.
Kennedy is a libero who is scrappy and disciplined on the court. She gets a lot of touches on the ball and defends the back court incredibly well. She never gives up on a ball and is fearless on the court. She impressed me at the Prep Dig Resolution tournament and is sure to impress again.