Watching The 2025 Watch List A-C

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2025 has brought a lot of eyes to the state of Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When all is said and done, this class may be able to go down as one of the greatest the state has seen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a limited rankings list out as of now, there's plenty on our 2025 Watch List that are making waves of their own.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at what the 2025 Watch List players are doing, starting with A-C.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='288948' first='Lexi' last='Armstrong'], S/DS Hudsonville/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Armstrong is a very deceptive and athletic setter. She gets high off the ground and is quick in her actions to finish a lot of points as a setter. It also allows her to make a lot of tough sets and keep her offense running at a fast and explosive pace. Armstrong also has a great defensive and serving background to offer a complete package on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='189713' first='Addison' last='Ashley'], MB Saline/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'1” middle was coming off a strong prep season with Saline as a sophomore and is now putting on a strong club season with L2. Ashley does a nice job of mixing up the locations of her attack. She's able to high-point the ball and use offspeed swings to confuse the defense and blockers. When it comes to her defense, she's a real blocking force that is able to stifle opposing offenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156285' first='Tina' last='Barnekova'], MB Rochester Adams/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnekova is one of the most intense and athletic middles you will see. She brings a lot of competitive fire to the court and she turns that intensity to very high-powered attacks. She can move around the net very smoothly and quickly, and has shown to have a high finishing rate. You can never question Barnekova's drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156286' first='Alisiya' last='Boedecker'], S Mt. Morris</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boedecker is coming off a big prep season where she helped Mt. Morris to a D2 quarterfinal appearance. She had a small roster to work with, but brought a lot of positive out of her hitters. She was a vocal leader and had the trust of her teammates with consistent setting and focus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185683' first='Alivia' last='Brown'], S Temperance Bedford/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":192245,"width":175,"height":204,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/04/Alivia-Brown.jpg?w=878" alt="" class="wp-image-192245" width="175" height="204" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='185683' first='Alivia' last='Brown']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5'10” setter that is also able to play RS and has a sound defensive foundation, Brown brings a lot of versatility to the floor. Her setting looks effortless even though she plays the position with a lot of athleticism. She also has a keen eye for when to call her own number, as she's got that hitting background to rely on. Brown's serve receive and defense is steady as well, making her a force wherever you need her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156288' first='Aubree' last='Calloway'], OH Bronson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Calloway was a big part of Bronson's prep season, earning Second Team All-State honors in Division 3 for the 2022 season. Another dominant hitter for Bronson, Calloway is an instinctive player that has shown the ability to adapt quickly to every ball that comes her way and still find a home for it. She's got the big, explosive swing, or the quick redirection to work past blockers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156290' first='Mazie' last='Collins'], OH Montague</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collins has seen varsity action each of her first two years with Montague, showing some growth into a bigger role as a sophomore. Perhaps most noticeable were her gains as a defensive player and a server. Her digging skills looks much improved in the fall of 2022 and she appeared much more confident on the floor. Her serve also was much more challenging and consistent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156345' first='Taylor' last='Cook'], OH St. Johns/MVBTA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Johns has to be pretty excited about what they have in Cook. She's proving to be a six-rotation option to build on. Her athleticism and reaction time have made her a complete player. Cook's defense is catching up to her offense. Cook can look unassuming, but she can dial up a big swing. Her arm speed is very quick and the angles she's able to send the ball at make her attacks very difficult to defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->