H.S. Preview: Three Top DIV Teams

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New Bremen Cardinals
The Cardinals are the defending 2022 state champions and return enough key pieces that contribute very well in various aspects of the game and should help create a competitive effort towards a repeat finish. Senior
Olivia Heitkamp
Olivia
Heitkamp
6'1" | RS
New Bremen | 2024
State
#185
Nation
OH
has steadily emerged as one of the top prospects in the 2024 class. She has size and length and has continued to develop the physicality of her arm. She is the key offensive pillar for this team after earning 450 total kills last season on a .263 efficiency with over 1,000 attempts, earning 1st team all-Ohio honors. She will likely see high volume opportunities again yet the Toledo commit has proven capable of producing at a high rate. The next top returning offensive contributor is sophomore
Mary Rindler
Mary
Rindler
5'9" | MB
New Bremen | 2026
State
OH
as she terminated 113 kills while adding 60 total blocks, second behind Heitkamp's 68. The returning setter is
Melina Schrader
Melina
Schrader
5'7" | S
New Bremen | 2025
State
OH
, another 1st team all-Ohio selection last season. She had a great sophomore campaign with 950 total assists and a team high 93 service aces. She was also second defensively with 229 total digs. Following graduation of their all-Ohio libero, the Cardinals will likely rely on
Keira Steininger
Keira
Steininger
5'5" | DS/L
New Bremen | 2025
State
OH
(*pictured) to fill those shoes. The junior has earned great experience as a libero during the club season and is more than capable to of providing the numbers and leadership for her team in this capacity.
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