Gauntlet Standouts We’re Excited To Follow This Fall
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Can you believe the summer is almost here? Before you know it teams will be in preseason and the 2023 Fall Season will be underway. Here are a few Standouts from the Prep Dig Gauntlet that we are excited to…
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Continue ReadingCan you believe the summer is almost here? Before you know it teams will be in preseason and the 2023 Fall Season will be underway. Here are a few Standouts from the Prep Dig Gauntlet that we are excited to keep tabs on this fall!
Bulatovic is a super athletic setter that does a great job jump setting everything she can. Whether she is using one or two hands she provides great options for her attackers. Bulatovic is a game-changer because she raises the game of everyone around her. She’s a super scrappy defender and has a high game IQ.
Buchanan was absolutely clutch in a number of big matches for her 16 Silver squad. She not only hits hard but skillfully tools the block. Simply put, Buchana knows how to score points for her team. She is solid is serve receive and has a variety of shots. Buchanan moves well and is strong offensively and defensively making her a solid 6 rotation player.
May takes care of the cross corner that some of the most masterful attackers have in their arsenal. She makes some seriously good ups. May is really athletic and highly driven. She is super scrappy on defense and really fast moving across the court. May is sound in serve receive and reads the other side of the net extremely well.
Barnard takes a strong swing along the power alley. She does a nice job getting her feet to the ball and reaching to make a nice high contact point before taking a fast swing in the split. Barnard can also put up a big block and make things difficult for the opposing attackers.
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Bumgardner is smaller but really explosive. She has a number of different shots that she can use. Bumgardner can thread the ball down the line when there is just a small alley to put it. She works well around the block or goes uses the edges of the block efficiently. Bumgardner can also put some pace on the ball to score the point deep in the court.
Dafforn fights to get under the serve that dribbles off the tape. We all know that serve that makes everyone hold their breath. Dafforn is solid on defense and serve receive. She can pass outside of her bodyline, creating clean angles, and take the ball with her hands. This gives her the ability to cover a lot of court.
Lauren Kruse
Lauren Kruse
Kruse takes a fast swing and can work sharp angles. She also knows how to find the deep corners. Kruse does a great job at the net, closing the block and protecting the net. She works hard in transition and helps drive her squad in big matches.
Lehnen is a really athletic libero with lightning fast reactions. She gets a ton of touches on the ball even when you think no one could possible get to it. Lehnen has no fear and a relentless pursuit mentality. She is a leader of the defense and never gives up on a match.
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Whitfield is not afraid to take a MONSTER swing from the outside. She takes a nice fast swing when she see the split in the block. Whitfield works hard in transition and plays with a solid game IQ.
Cassady does not shy away from taking a big swing and pound the ball through the split to score points for her team. She plays sound off-blocker defense and can attack from anywhere on the net. Cassady makes it obvious she is there to work hard and compete for every point.
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Kiley Devery
Kiley Devery
Devery can absolutely destroy the ball. She is fast off the ground and does a great job of not allowing anything in her airspace. Devery is athletic and has a seriously high contact point. Watch out, she may be putting dents in the floor over the next couple years.
Costlow was really impressive this weekend. She was hammering the sideline and making opponents panic to make adjustments in order to defend against her. Costlow is a steady and consistent point scorer for her squad. Her explosive and aggressive style of approach help her create big swings and shift the momentum for her team.