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GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase

GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase
Rachel Kass
Rachel Kass July 23, 2023 @ 10:23 PM
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Avery Gonzalez
Avery Gonzalez 6'2" | MB | 2024
IL
Savanah Weathers
Savanah Weathers 5'8" | OH | 2026
IL
Alana Whitfield
Alana Whitfield OH | 2026
IL
Elise Bocanegra
Elise Bocanegra 5'5" | DS/L | 2026
IL
Samantha Shelton
Samantha Shelton 6'0" | OH | 2026
IL
Alena Clarke
Alena Clarke 5'5" | DS/L | 2025
IL
Lauren Schilz
Lauren Schilz 6'0" | OH | 2025
IL
Amalia Toliopoulos
Amalia Toliopoulos 5'10" | S/RS | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This content series is sponsored by&nbsp;</em><a href="https://gc.com/home/football?utm_source=prepredzone&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=2022prepredzone&amp;utm_content=gamechangeroftheevent&amp;utm_term=partner"><em>GameChanger</em></a><em>&nbsp;– The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management &amp; Technology Partner of Prep</em> <em>Dig. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Illinois Stock Up Showcase was stacked with talent. It was two hours of intense and competitive volleyball, from warm-ups to the very last ball. It was a ton of fun, and my notes app is FILLED. I cannot wait to build articles and content around this event. 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This content series is sponsored by GameChanger – The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management & Technology Partner of Prep Dig.

Savanah Weathers

Savanah Weathers

IL
OH
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Savanah
Weathers OH
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Marist
|
IL
GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase
Savanah is an explosive pin hitter. She is physical and powerful on the net. Savanah can play across...
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Savanah Weathers

State: Illinois
School: Marist
Club: Michio Chicago VB Academy
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Lauren Schilz

Lauren Schilz

IL
OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS OH
CLASS 2025
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Lauren
Schilz OH
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Warren Township
|
IL
GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase
Lauren was one of the most well-rounded pins at the showcase. She first caught my eye during a...
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Lauren Schilz

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Warren Township
Club: Sky High
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Joelle Pye-Blacknard

Joelle Pye-Blacknard

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS OH
CLASS 2027

Joelle Pye-Blacknard

School: Yorkville
Club: Sports Performance
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Michigan State
Alana Whitfield

Alana Whitfield

IL
OH
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Alana
Whitfield OH
Class
2026
HS
Normal Community
|
IL
GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase
Alana has a very high volleyball IQ and an incredible amount of potential. She has a toolbox of...
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Michigan State
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Alana Whitfield

State: Illinois
School: Normal Community
Club: Illini Elite
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Amalia Toliopoulos

Amalia Toliopoulos

IL
S/RS
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2026
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Amalia
Toliopoulos S/RS
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
York
|
IL
GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase
Amalia jumped out at me right away. She is smart and savvy as a setter. The placement of...
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Amalia Toliopoulos

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State: Illinois
School: York
Club: Adversity VBC
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Seton Hall
Samantha Shelton

Samantha Shelton

IL
OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Samantha
Shelton OH
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Oak Park River Forest
|
IL
GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase
Samantha is a confident and disciplined six-rotation pin hitter with great court awareness and an explosive approach. She...
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Seton Hall
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Samantha Shelton

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State: Illinois
School: Oak Park River Forest
Club: 1st Alliance VBC
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Elise Bocanegra

Elise Bocanegra

IL
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2026
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Elise
Bocanegra DS/L
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Marist
|
IL
GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase
Elise was a dominant force in the back row at the showcase. She is consistent, clean, and gritty...
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Elise Bocanegra

State: Illinois
School: Marist
Club: 1st Alliance VBC
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Avery Gonzalez

Avery Gonzalez

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS MB
CLASS 2024
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Avery
Gonzalez MB
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Huntley
|
IL
GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase
Avery impressed me throughout the showcase. She was consistent and adjusted well to different setters. Avery did not...
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Avery Gonzalez

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State: Illinois
School: Huntley
Club: Sky High
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Alena Clarke

Alena Clarke

IL
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2025
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Alena
Clarke DS/L
Class
2025
Height
5'5"
HS
HD Jacobs
|
IL
GameChangers at the Stock Up Showcase
Alena is a very clean a disciplined libero. She has wonderful passes and is clean and confident on...
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Alena Clarke

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State: Illinois
School: HD Jacobs
Club: TopFlight
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