Windy City Iowa Roundup: Outside Hitters – Part I
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Continue ReadingCHICAGO – The Iowa Club contingent at the Windy City National Qualifier here last weekend featured high-quality players at all positions. The outside hitter group was no exception. You might say it was loaded.
Here are reports for some of them:
Payton Petersen Payton Petersen 6'0" | OH Dike-New Hartford | 2024 State #55 Nation IA , Six Pack, 17U – We’ll start at the top with Prep Dig’s No. 1 player in the 2024 Iowa Class. The Louisville commitment and Dike-New Hartford all-stater shined for a Six Pack unit that’s a blast to watch. She can do it all anywhere on the court at this level and makes her teammates better. Six Pack won the Silver Bracket after already having secured a nationals bid in USA.
Jadyn Petersen Jadyn Petersen 5'9" | OH Dike-New Hartford | 2024 State #195 Nation IA , Six Pack, 17U – Payton’s sister is heading to Northern Iowa to play for their mother, head coach Bobbi Petersen. Like her sibling, Jadyn thrives all over the court. She shows a knack for knowing what her team needs at a given time, and, common among coaches’ kids, she understands the sport’s nuances and connects a team.
Abbey Hayes Abbey Hayes 6'2" | OH North Scott | 2025 State #82 Nation IA , Six Pack, 16U – Prep Dig’s Top in-state player for ’25 saw college coaches flock around her court in this event. The North Scott sophomore stands out as one of Iowa’s best players, regardless of class. She’s a team strength no matter where she lines up on the court. Her athleticism and quick actions put constant pressure on the opponent. Some university is going to get a gem in Hayes.
Chloe Meester Chloe Meester OH Mount Vernon | 2025 State #37 Nation IA , Adrenaline, 16U – Meester doesn’t usually get a chance to show off her all-around game for Mount Vernon High. It was on display in this event with her proving she’s more than a hammer on the outside and a force field in the middle. It’s an important time for Meester and others for impressing college scouts. She helped herself here, showing off high-end upside.
Reese Naeve Reese Naeve 5'9" | OH Iowa City Regina Catholic | 2026 State IA , Rockets, 15U – In my writeup from regionals, I placed Naeve in my “All-Around” category. That still applies and does for all in this group to varying degrees. They’re good all-around volleyball players. Without an all-around category from this event, Naeve slots here. She’s a quick-twitch athlete capable of digging it out or setting up a teammate, but her hallmark is her outside swing.
Isabelle Elliott Isabelle Elliott 6'0" | OH Sumner-Fredericksburg | 2024 State #130 Nation IA , Six Pack, 17U – A third member of Six Pack’s 17s in this rundown, Elliott will be joining Jadyn Petersen Jadyn Petersen 5'9" | OH Dike-New Hartford | 2024 State #195 Nation IA at UNI in the ’24 Class. Elliott stands out as an excellent athlete with a complete skill set. She’s technically sound with superb timing, jumping ability and pure form while following through on her swing.
Isabelle Kremer Isabelle Kremer 6'3" | RS Pleasant Valley | 2026 State IA , Rockets, 15U – When Kremer is on her game, the Pleasant Valley freshman can be a one-person wrecking crew. She projects as a special player if it all comes together, and she has plenty of time to do that. She’s agile and moves very fluidly across the front row. It will be fun watching her game develop during the next few years.