11 Players To Know Heading Into The Queens of the Quads
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One thing I love about the sport of volleyball are the variety of ways it can be played. It isn’t strictly for 6 vs 6 indoor play only. We’ve seen an explosion in the sand doubles game and grass triples…
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Continue ReadingOne thing I love about the sport of volleyball are the variety of ways it can be played. It isn’t strictly for 6 vs 6 indoor play only. We’ve seen an explosion in the sand doubles game and grass triples are big in the adult circuit. There has been a rise in the grass quads game for youth as it is a great segway from 6s to triples or doubles.
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Hartnady is a solid college prospect as a defender and first contact. She has a high game IQ and has mastered the ability to extend a rally. Hartnady’s serve receive angles make her invaluable. She stays cool and calm and I think she will be a great anchor in the fours format.
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Addyson Nowak
Addyson Nowak
Nowak can move a ball around quickly and is used to playing heads up strategic volleyball. She isn’t afraid to take the ball on the second contact and has a number of tools to do so. Nowak is involved in every play and always making positive touches.
Wockenfus can take a big swing from either pin and do it with a variety of speed and shots. When she takes a big rip its hard for the opposing team to get in system. Wockenfus is also a gritty defender that can make big plays in every rotation.
Neilitz knows how to put in the work outside of practice time. She seems to get better each time I see her step onto the court. Neilitz is quick laterally at the net and could make some really big plays in transition running a number of different tempos.
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Carlson is strong and physical at the net. She puts up a big block and is a dangerous presence from either pin. I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of connection she has with setter, Sydney Neilitz Sydney Neilitz 5’7″ | S Xavier | 2026 State WI .
Schmitz is extremely scrappy and brings a deadly serve from the endline. She brings a calming presence to the court since her team knows the 1st contact will be handled. At the same time her team will feed off her excitement from a great play!
Nelson can swing from eaither pin and brings strong defense on and off the net. She’s coming off a trip to Fort Lauderdale with the Badger Region High Performance All Stars where she played with some of the state’s best. Nelson has a ton of power and the Elite Four will definitely be ones to watch next week.
Stewart has an energetic and physical presence at the net. She definitely takes control of her side and she has a strong connection with setter, Alexa Hernandez Alexa Hernandez 5’7″ | S Green Bay Southwest | 2025 State WI . Stewart can terminate from either pin with an aggressive attack style combined with a lot of power behind her swing.
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Hernandez is an exciting player to watch and will show some real big defensive plays along with Izabelle Shea Izabelle Shea DS/L Xavier | 2024 State WI . Keep her on your radar as she can run all the tempos and definitely knows how to run the show. Hernandez is a strong defender and can take it on the second at just the right time.
Shea is part of a deep athletic Xavier group that can scrap out big plays or keep a rally going. She is coming off a big year including a D2 State Championship and making FC Elite ‘s 18 Elite squad. Shea has a lot of experience playing in a variety of formats including being a really solid sand doubles player.
Schueller knows how to score points and brings a physical and aggressive presence to net play. Her experience playing beach has turned her natural athleticism into an ability to do it all. Schueller is smooth and quick moving across the court.