More 2024 Outsides To Find for 2023-24
Below are outside hitters in the class of 2024: Mercedes Williams | 5’4″ | 2024 | OH | California Volleyball AcademyMercedes Williams works for all the she does and performs on the volleyball court. A hustler like Williams will find lots…
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Continue ReadingBelow are outside hitters in the class of 2024:
Mercedes Williams | 5’4″ | 2024 | OH | California Volleyball Academy
Mercedes Williams works for all the she does and performs on the volleyball court. A hustler like Williams will find lots of volleyballs to keep up in the air. Additionally, after her sprint to the ball she makes a graceful dolphin dive. When hitting, this lefty has a swing emphasizing her rotator cuff by using a strong elbow to wrist motion.
Sophie Schonauer
Sophie
Schonauer
5'6" | OH
Stockdale | 2024
CA
| 5’4″ | 2024 | OH |
Sophie Schonauer
Sophie
Schonauer
5'6" | OH
Stockdale | 2024
CA
loves everything to do with attacking the ball. She does this on defense and offense. Schonauer attacks the ball with her body always moving forward as an opponent hits at her. Her approach to attack the ball is also very long and energetic into the set. Hitting the floor is an unquestioned activity for this defender as well.
Rhiannon Rodriguez | 5’7″ | 2024 | OH |
Rhiannon Rodriguez is an attacker with versatile hitting options. This includes, and even highlights, a great offspeed attack to continue an out of system rally. Always ready for an overpass, Rodriguez is an alert blocker. Additionally, she keeps going to. Specifically, this athlete finds herself in an unorthodox position and straightens out from those to help her teammates maintain possession of the ball. Interestingly, her versatility is key to her game.
Faith Bakker | 5’9″ | 2024 | OH | Whiplash
Faith Bakker somehow finds a way to keep the ball in play regardless of the chaos. A patient hitter, Bakker waits back when her setter is making the long set against the flow of the game. When blocking, her arms are incredibly aligned with her body as they go above the net. Additionally, she makes extra effort to run all the way across the court to cover a hitter that gets set.
Julianna Mufarreh | 5’10” | 2024 | OH |
Julianna Mufarreh is one player that will stand her ground and keep her footing during a pass. She does lean back slightly which allows for some control and then after absorbing the pace of the ball she backpaddles out to counter that energy. Opposing serve receivers be on call during your overpass because Mufarreh is going for a point.
Jasmin Sonboli | 5’6″ | 2024 | OH | ICON
Jasmin Sonboli has a high reach and an excellent wrist snap when hitting a set. Additionally, this arm action allows Sonboli to tool the ball and use opponents’ arms as a target. She has a dangerous line attack that defenses will need to adjust and position themselves for. Additionally, expect this outside to step up and pass a ball in the seam of serve receive when needed.