Deep Diggers: Class of 2024 Dig Leaders From 6A Schools
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Transitioning from offense to defense is key for successful volleyball teams. Liberos and defensive specialists sometimes are just a mere inch away from starting a great offensive attack or creating a free-ball situation. Here is a report on five of…
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Continue ReadingTransitioning from offense to defense is key for successful volleyball teams. Liberos and defensive specialists sometimes are just a mere inch away from starting a great offensive attack or creating a free-ball situation.
Here is a report on five of the top liberos and defensive specialists who led the 2022 high school season in total digs. It is their skills that start and stop rallies by getting too tough hits and then making solid first passes.
Addy Foster Addy Foster 5'5" | DS/L Derby | 2024 State KS , 5’5”, L, Derby
Foster finished with 466 digs for the Derby Panthers. She has quick feet and makes a solid first pass. Foster plays club ball with Fight Club and is ranked No. 108 among her Class of 2024 peers.
Ryan McAleer Ryan McAleer 5'5" | DS/L Blue Valley | 2024 State #29 Nation KS , 5”6”, L, Blue Valley
McAleer is arguably the most talented libero in Kansas. She finished with 410 digs during her junior season. She is the No. 3 ranked player in Kansas in her class and has committed to play college volleyball for Purdue University. She plays club ball with adidas Dynasty ‘ last=”] and easily gets overlooked on a team absolutely stacked with college talent.
Kate Reese Kate Reese 5'6" | DS/L Shawnee Mission Northwest | 2024 State KS , 5’6”, DS, Shawnee Mission Northwest
Reese is willing to sacrifice her body to hit the floor to get to hard-hit balls. She finished with 346 digs for Shawnee Mission Northwest in 2022. Reese is ranked No. 124 in the Class of 2024 and plays club ball with adidas Dynasty ‘ last=”]. She is currently uncommitted.
Emmy Sher Emmy Sher 5'8" | DS/L Olathe Northwest | 2024 State KS , 5”8”, L, Olathe Northwest
Sher finished with 306 digs during her junior season. She plays club ball for Mavs KC and is ranked No. 54 in the Kansas class of 2024. She is a tough-nosed player and an awesome teammate. She is currently uncommitted.
Riley Ourth Riley Ourth 5'7" | DS/L Olathe West | 2024 State KS , 5’8”, L, Olathe West
Ourth led Olathe West in digs with 236 during the 2022 campaign. She is ranked No. 48 in the Prep Dig rankings and has committed to play college volleyball at Missouri State. Ourth plays club ball with Pohaku. Her solid defense and passing skills set up Pohaku and Olathe West’s offensive sets.