15 Athletes with Dominant Performances at Battle at the Bay
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So many athletes had a huge impact on their teams this weekend. It was so fun to see athletes step up in tight matches and have game-changing performances during the tournament. Here are some athletes who were high-impact players. Taylor…
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Continue ReadingSo many athletes had a huge impact on their teams this weekend. It was so fun to see athletes step up in tight matches and have game-changing performances during the tournament. Here are some athletes who were high-impact players.
Taylor Lord Taylor Lord 5'11" | MB Tomah | 2026 WI
Taylor Lord Taylor Lord 5'11" | MB Tomah | 2026 WI
Taylor is such a fun middle to watch. She is well-rounded and is engaged in every play. Taylor has a great platform and gets pulled into serve receive in some rotations. Having a middle that can pass to attack is incredibly valuable. Taylor is also a powerhouse hitter with a high contact point and great timing on her approach.
MaKaelyn Clark MaKaelyn Clark 5'8" | S Oshkosh West | 2026 State WI
MaKaelyn Clark MaKaelyn Clark 5'8" | S Oshkosh West | 2026 State WI
MaKaelyn is a well-rounded athlete who plays both setter and right side. She is a go-to hitter in the front row. She has a great connection with the other setter on the team, Emma Tesch Emma Tesch 5’3″ | S Kimberly | 2026 State WI . She has great endurance on the court and is a gritty athlete in every play.
Nora Buske Nora Buske 6'0" | MB Lomira | 2025 WI
Nora Buske Nora Buske 6'0" | MB Lomira | 2025 WI
Nora is an impact middle. She finds the corners on her swings and hits well around opposing blockers. Nora manufactures points out of the middle and works hard to be engaged on every point. She is a player to watch in this class.
Taylor Stanek Taylor Stanek S WI
Taylor Stanek Taylor Stanek S WI
Taylor was a key piece of Midwest Penguins 15 Red’s success throughout the tournament. On Saturday she ran a 5-1 and was scrappy in all six rotations. Taylor is also a great defender and is great at picking up tips, and is not afraid to go after balls. She also has clean hands and pushes the ball well.
Reese Regnitz Reese Regnitz OH WI
Reese Regnitz Reese Regnitz OH WI
Reese is a pin hitter who looks like she has springs in her shoes. She has a huge vertical. Some teams may underestimate her because she is smaller; however, she plays a big game. Reese can manufacture points on the court and rip the ball with huge power. She is a key player and can play all six rotations.
Ava is a powerhouse pin that plays all six rotations and is a high-volume player. She takes big swings and makes aggressive choices. She works hard on the court and is disciplined in defense. She can also swing out of the back row and is a huge asset on the pin.
Emily Collins
Emily Collins
Emily is a dynamite athlete. She is committed to Dubuque and has huge potential for success at the next level. Emily has a lethal serve and can rack up long serving runs. She is well-rounded and powerful on offense. As a defender, she is disciplined and has great court awareness and a high volleyball IQ.
When Abby gets rolling, she is unstoppable. She is lethal on offense and has a high contact point and powerhouse swing. She can swing on both pins and executes well in out-of-system plays. Abby is a reliable hitter who can execute on any ball thrown her way.
Maddy Kreider
Maddy Kreider
Maddy was a key factor in Impact’s championship win. She played setter and can also swing on the right side. She moves the ball around incredibly well and is very athletic and gritty. She has a quick touch on the ball and is very hard for opposing blockers and defenders to read.
Pria Joseph Pria Joseph 5'7" | OH Plymouth | 2024 WI
Pria Joseph Pria Joseph 5'7" | OH Plymouth | 2024 WI
Pria is a reliable and consistent pin. She has a high contact point and is consistent in transition. She is a go-to hitter who is athletic and impactful in pass-to-attack situations. She is a solid defender and is great at serve-receive. Pria is a well-rounded athlete who impacts every play and is a consistent force on her team.
Adah is an impact player and a game-changer on the court. She puts up big numbers on offense and is also a great first contact on defense. Adah has a high contact point on the ball and is aggressive with her swings. She is an energizer on the court and is impressive every time I see her play.
Olivia played middle and really rocked it this weekend. She is typically a pin but was an impact middle in the Penguin’s 2nd place finish in the 16 Open division. She was a Top Performer as well. Olivia also has a competitive serve and is consistent, and works hard on every point on the court.
Michelyn is a high-level setter. She has a quick touch on the ball, a high volleyball IQ, and great court awareness. She brings competitiveness and intensity to the court. She is relentless in her drive to play at a high level. Michelyn is an impressive athlete on the rise in this class.
Addy is an insanely talented pin hitter. She is explosive and manufactures points. She is a 6-rotation athlete who is a force of nature on the court. She is a high-flying athlete with big potential and a toolbox of shots she utilizes to earn points.
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Sophie has an absolutely massive vertical and a ‘go big or go home’ mentality on the court. She is aggressive, disciplined, and always wants the ball. Sophie makes risky choices that tend to pay off throughout plays. She is a 6-rotation athlete who is just as valuable in the back row as she is in the front row.