Tall Timbers: Block Leaders From The Air Capital
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Wichita is well known for its airline industry and has hosted professional teams with the Wings, Wind Surge, Pilots, and Wingnuts monikers which honored that industry. The Air Capital area also features multiple volleyball players who can get some major…
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Continue ReadingWichita is well known for its airline industry and has hosted professional teams with the Wings, Wind Surge, Pilots, and Wingnuts monikers which honored that industry.
The Air Capital area also features multiple volleyball players who can get some major air in the blocking game.
Here is a report on seven players who were among the leaders in blocks from the Wichita Area. All of them are members of the Class of 2024 and are headed into their senior seasons.
Carly Dameron, 6’2”, MH, Eisenhower (Goddard)
Dameron finished with 78 total blocks in 2022 for the Tigers. During her junior season, she also added 135 kills. She has a big reach and loves to make blocks. She plays three sports for Eisenhower High School. She competes for One Volleyball and Phenom Elite during the volleyball and basketball club seasons.
Lizzie Romer Lizzie Romer 5'10" | MB Kapaun Mt. Carmel | 2024 State KS , 5’10” MH, Kapuan Mt. Carmel
Romer is a Home Run prospect. She finished her junior season with 65 total blocks and 213 kills. She has height, can jump, and has a quick compact swing. Division II coaches should be lining up at her door to get her committed.
Nina Mitchell Nina Mitchell 6'2" | MB Wichita Northwest | 2024 State KS , 6’2”, MH, Northwest
Mitchell had 64 total blocks during her junior campaign for the Northwest Grizzlies. Her blocking technique is solid and she plays above the net. Watching video highlights from her club season, it is easy to notice her huge reach. Mitchell is all arms and legs and can hit the ball with authority. She plays club ball for Shockwave.
Carly Koster Carly Koster 6'2" | MB Maize South | 2024 State KS , 6’1”, MH/OPP, Maize South
Koster has “Go-Go Gadget Arms.” She is a big-time leaper and has a big reach. Koster finished with 61 total blocks and 85 kills for the Mavericks in 2022. She is a defensive weapon at the net. Koster plays for the KS Networks Volleyball Club.
Chloe Linville Chloe Linville 6'0" | MB Maize | 2024 State KS , 6’1”, MH, Maize
Linville finished the 2022 season with a total of 53 blocks. She also finished with 146 kills during her junior campaign for the Maize Eagles. She has a really smooth approach when she is hitting and solid technique when blocking.
Paulina Quezada, 5’8”, MH, East
Quezada finished with 25 total blocks during her junior season for the Aces. She also added 64 kills during the 2022 season. Quezada can jump with the best of them and will look to increase her numbers for East in 2023.
Brooke Rice, 6’1”, OH, Derby
Rice is an impressive athlete. She finished her junior season with 28 blocks for the Panthers. Rice racked up 114 kills for Derby. She also plays softball and is a college prospect in both sports.