Scouting Reports: 15Q Standout DS/L
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – The top 15U clubs from around the state came together last weekend here at the RecPlex for Iowa regional qualifying. The tournament featured some high-end talent. Here are some of the liberos and defensive specialists…
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Continue ReadingWEST DES MOINES, Iowa – The top 15U clubs from around the state came together last weekend here at the RecPlex for Iowa regional qualifying. The tournament featured some high-end talent.
Here are some of the liberos and defensive specialists that stood out:
Annistyn Wedgbury Annistyn Wedgbury 5'5" | DS/L Cedar Falls | 2026 State IA , Six Pack – Wedgbury is cat quick in the back, running down hits and turning them around into usable passes.
Mya Lei-Butters Mya Lei-Butters 5'1" | DS/L Ankeny Centennial | 2026 State IA , Ignit – Lei-Butters is a stabilizing force in the back row for Ignit. She keeps the squad in system and also offers good movement on her serve.
Kennedey Whitford Kennedey Whitford 5'5" | DS/L Solon | 2026 State IA , Rockets R – Whitford is a wall in the back row for the tournament’s champions. She does more than settle the serve. She tracks down anything in her area and beyond throughout points.
Anna Pelds Anna Pelds 5'5" | DS/L Waukee Northwest | 2026 State IA , PowerPlex – Pelds stands out for having quick-twitch reflexes and fast feet. She’s almost always well-positioned, allowing for consistently accurate passes.
Ainsley Haedt Ainsley Haedt 5'4" | DS/L North Scott | 2026 State IA , Select Mizuno – Haedt gets to where she needs to be regularly thanks to quickness and a high volleyball IQ.
Sophia Palmer, Adrenaline – Palmer covers a lot of the court without being in the way. She anticipates well where her teammates will be.
Jessi Kucera Jessi Kucera 5'7" | DS/L Iowa City City | 2026 State IA , Rockets 1 – Kucera shines because of her consistent play, limiting her errors and delivering accurate passes. She has a great feel for the game.