2023 GJNC Wisconsin Preview: 15s Division Part 1
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15 National Sting 15 Gold Sting 15 Gold has been building up huge momentum this season. When I saw them at the Prep Dig Resolution, their potential was ready to burst. And now, they are absolutely dominant. They won the…
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Sting 15 Gold
Sting 15 Gold has been building up huge momentum this season. When I saw them at the Prep Dig Resolution, their potential was ready to burst. And now, they are absolutely dominant. They won the Prep Dig Gauntlet, beating some incredibly high-level teams that are also in the National division, including 1st Alliance 15 Gold and Circle City 15 Purple.
Some key players on this team include defenders Cassidy Bruns Cassidy Bruns 5'4" | DS/L Menomonee Falls | 2026 State WI and Siena MacCudden Siena MacCudden 5'8" | DS/L Arrowhead | 2026 State WI . Both are talented enough to play at the libero and across the back row. Cassidy is scrappy and gets a touch on every ball. Siena has great ball control and reads opposing offenses well. Both play at a high level. Setters Ella Kohnen Ella Kohnen S Slinger | 2026 State WI and Brooke Baldwin Brooke Baldwin 6'0" | S Sussex Hamilton | 2026 State WI never miss a beat. Many times they will both play all six rotations. They have high volleyball IQs and keep the offense running consistently and efficiently. Middle hitter Kennedy Tisdale Kennedy Tisdale 5'11" | MB Pewaukee | 2026 State WI impressed me at the Gauntlet with her powerhouse swing and quick movement across the net.
Sting 15 Black
This team made quite the impact when they beat Sting 15 Gold in the championship of the Badger Region Qualifier. They have had a very solid season, including placing 5th at the Windy City National Qualifier, 3rd at Central Zone Invite, and 9th at President’s Day Classic in Saint Louis.
Setter Anya Mikhailenko Anya Mikhailenko 5'11" | S Homestead | 2026 State WI was very impressive at the Gauntlet. She can set and swing and is an energizer and impact player. Kaylee Harder Kaylee Harder 5'10" | S Menomonee Falls | 2026 State WI also sets and has really clean form. She is an athlete I remember noting at the Resolution who really impressed me again at the Gauntlet. Claire Wyma Claire Wyma 6'1" | OH Arrowhead | 2026 State WI is an up-and-coming right side who makes very few errors and places the ball well. When she gets a dime set, she is not afraid to rip the ball. Sylvia Wargolet Sylvia Wargolet 5'8" | OH Sussex Hamilton | 2026 State WI is a pin hitter that makes a huge impact on the court. She has a massive vertical and is quick and explosive in everything she does. Addison Bruns Addison Bruns 5'4" | DS/L Menomonee Falls | 2026 State WI and Emily Zgonc Emily Zgonc 5'3" | DS/L Sussex Hamilton | 2026 State WI are both fierce defenders in the back row.
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FC Elite 15 Navy
FC Elite earned this bid by placing 2nd at the Windy City Qualifier. This team is gritty and has huge potential. I cannot wait to see them impress at nationals and as they continue to grow in the sport. Evelyn Lorge Evelyn Lorge 5'8" | OH Xavier | 2026 State WI is an athlete that has caught my eye numerous times. She is a lefty right side with a big jump and a high contact point. She is big in transition and knows how to manufacture points. Setters Sydney Neilitz Sydney Neilitz 5'7" | S Xavier | 2026 State WI and Ava Van Hammond Ava Van Hammond 5'8" | S Kimberly | 2026 State WI are both very talented and run the court well. Pin hitter/defensive specialist Zoe Wockenfus Zoe Wockenfus 5'4" | DS/L Appleton East | 2026 State WI is versatile and will excel no matter where she is on the court. Braelee Kiepert Braelee Kiepert 5'8" | OH Xavier | 2026 State WI is a talented pin who has a lot of potential.
Sting 15 White
This Sting team has had a lot of success this year. They won the Liberty division of the Windy City Qualifier, won Central Zone Invite, took 3rd at MEQ, and the list goes on. They are scrappy and don’t make a lot of errors. Libero Kiley Eske Kiley Eske 5'5" | DS/L Pewaukee | 2026 State WI is an energizer on the court. She gets behind nearly every ball that comes her way. Lizzy Kwiatkowski Lizzy Kwiatkowski 5'11" | S Oconomowoc | 2026 State WI is a setter to watch in this class. She has great form and makes good decisions. She is an athlete on the rise. Emily Frank Emily Frank 5'8" | OH Divine Savior Holy Angels | 2026 State WI is a pin hitter who gets the job done. She is a six-rotation athlete who is hard to justify taking off the court.