Motor City Madness Showcase Preview: 2026 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Motor City Madness event is set to take place this weekend, which means the Motor City Madness Showcase is set for Friday, April 21.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Located at [program_tooltip program_id='431551' first='Michigan' last='Elite Volleyball Academy'], this event is open to all 2023-26 girl prospects and will be an opportunity to be seen by hundreds of college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/info?website_id=3&event_id=764">Registration for the event</a> is still available. The showcase takes place from 6-8 p.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This showcase will be a big opportunity for 2026 prospects that are looking to get on the radar of coaches at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at a few of the 2026 prospects that will be on hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='385780' first='Isabella' last='Allen'], DS Henry Ford II</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allen had a chance to compete at the varsity level last fall and she handled herself well. Allen shows good form with her passing and she stays light on her feet. She also has the athleticism to make back row swings and put some velocity on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226897' first='Charlotte' last='Gramzow'], OH/DS Lutheran Northwest/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gramzow is able to play in the front or back row and succeed. During the prep season, she took a lead role in the offense at Lutheran Northwest. She's got good explosiveness as a 5'9” outside that can move around the court well. Defensively, her active eyes and quick feet allow her to make some highlight reel digs. Gramzow also brings a strong serve to the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226904' first='Emma' last='Keeping'], S Imlay City/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":264770,"width":251,"height":166,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/14-Emma-Keeping.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264770" width="251" height="166" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='226904' first='Emma' last='Keeping']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5'10” left-handed setter, Keeping is a prospect that will likely catch a lot of eyes at this showcase. Though she is primarily a setter, she has shown the ability to play nearly anywhere on the court. Keeping can play at a fast pace, but still make accurate sets and good reads on the defense. The game comes very naturally to her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227707' first='Gracelynn' last='Olson'], S Fruitport/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olson took on the starting setter role for Fruitport this past prep season and it allowed her to pick up some great experience and make her a better player. Olson succeeded in the role and brought the most out of some young hitters on the squad. She also displayed a great read of the court, knowing when to call her own number.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='226913' first='Abbigayl' last='Sells'], DS/L Lake Fenton/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sells is a natural leader on the court. She's very vocal and has great command of the defense she runs. Sells can cover a lot of ground and remains in good position throughout the point. She also will be one of the stronger servers at the showcase this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Madison Slack, S/RS Milan/Huron Valley VC</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Slack is a 6-foot setter that has a promising defensive game to go along with her ability to feed hitters. She stays very light on her feet and is quick to react to the ball. As a right side, Slack can play above the net and power through blockers with her attacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->