Daily Dozen: 12 of Nebraska’s Multi-Position Standouts
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This one is for the Swiss Army knives. Positional flexibility has always been an ongoing theme of our player-based discussions, but I can’t recall ever making that versatility the basis for a feature. Time to change that. Players who can…
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Positional flexibility has always been an ongoing theme of our player-based discussions, but I can’t recall ever making that versatility the basis for a feature. Time to change that.
Players who can adapt to multiple positions offer so many advantages for their respective teams. It’s difficult to game plan against athletes with such a wide range of skills, especially when their role in the lineup can change from one match to the next. Today’s Daily Dozen dives into the players who have backgrounds at multiple positions with both high school and club experience taken into account.
Here we go.
It feels like we’ve seen Glaser at a near-50/50 split between outside hitter and opposite. Most of her left-side attacker reps have been on prep stages with Papillion-La Vista, where Glaser has been a starter since her early days with the Monarchs. Club venues have been skewed toward the right pin, however, offering a full glimpse at Glaser’s incredible attacking range regardless of position.
What hasn’t Moore done? She’s been a setter, defensive specialist, middle blocker, and pin hitter. I think that covers just about everything. Her “defined” position in our database may need a refresh, though, as Moore has made her most recent splash at opposite for Nebraska ONE 17 Black. But, who knows? Maybe she’ll thrive in a new role before long.
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Heckenlively’s versatility has been a multi-year blessing for Gretna. When the Dragons needed an impact middle blocker in 2021, Heckenlively stepped up. When the team needed an influx of talent on the pin a year later, Heckenlively made the switch. She can make similar evolutions with Premier Nebraska, too, so good luck trying to define Heckenlively through a single position.
Campie is the ultimate ball control machine for Premier 16 Gold. She burst onto the prep scene as a freshman at Omaha Marian, where she took the reins of the setter spot in the team’s high-level offense. As 16 Gold vied for an Open bid this season, Campie had an increasing presence as a defensive specialist who can lock down floor defense and serve receive. This dual role has only elevated Campie’s greatnes in the early stages of 2023.
You can choose to define Evangelho as a middle blocker or an opposite. She has extensive experience at both spots and exhibited some of that versatility at last year’s Prep Dig Showcase in Des Moines. We’re fascinated to see where Evangelho’s role will evolve heading into the upcoming high school campaign.
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Nebraska Juniors has helped reveal a new wrinkle to Banker’s game. We knew about her rock-solid setting as she helped lead Omaha Skutt Catholic to last year’s eight-peat. But Banker has also been called to occasional service as a pin attacker for Nebraska Juniors and has performed well in the unconventional role.
Crist stepped into the Nebraska ONE 16 Synergy lineup this year and has promptly played just about every position under the sun. Few players in the 2025 class boast that kind of repertoire. There has to be a lot of pressure that comes with being a do-it-all player for such a successful Open team, but you wouldn’t know it by the way Crist has handled the task.
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Not only has Nelsen had some team changes throughout her prep career, but positional flexibility has also been an ongoing storyline. She’s a classic setter-opposite who can do both at a high level. This year’s tenure with Premier 17 Red has put Nelsen’s smooth setting in focus, but don’t discount her ability to shoulder an attacking role this fall.
Olsen’s all-around prowess is shown through her year-round impact with Bennington and Premier Nebraska. She’s been a standout defensive specialist for the Spartans and was part of last fall’s magical run to the state tournament. On the club side, however, Olsen is a six-rotation mainstay who gets to show off her wicked arm in addition to all the ball control skills.
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Svendsen has compiled most of her recent highlights at middle blocker spot, but we also shouldn’t forget her extensive prep experience as an outside hitter. The Lincoln Southeast standout could realistically play any frontcourt position and succeed through her combination of length and athleticism. VCNebraska 15 Elite made sure to harness all of those skills in what turned out to be a stellar season for Svendsen.
White has now stolen the spotlight with two different teams at two different positions. On the high school side, White made her prep debut with Omaha Skutt Catholic at the middle blocker position. Her performance at Chicago’s ASICS Challenge was a particularly poignant highlight. This standout attacker quickly transitioned to a role at opposite for Premier 15 Gold and helped the team snag that coveted Open bid at the Show Me Qualifier. What a fast start for White.
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Here’s another case of “left pin or right pin.” Regardless of which side she’s on, Wingett has proven to be a leading terminator for Nebraska Elite 15 Phoenix this season. Her physicality and sky-high contact point make her a plug-and-play option on either antenna, so this is undoubtedly a player we’ll have our eye on this fall.