2023 H.S. Preview: Five DIII Point Scorers to See

Mike Bryant August 13, 2023 @ 02:41 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='289170' first='Spencer' last='Etzler'] - Coldwater Etzler had a terrific sophomore season as she was a key contributor for Coldwater in a variety of areas during their run to a state finals appearance. She has six-rotation skills that are highlighted by her first-touch serve receive accuracy and her ability to score from the left side with movement and efficiency. Last season she averaged 2.9 k/s on a .303 efficiency. She also collected 416 digs and delivering 77 aces both team highs.   [player_tooltip player_id='523896' first='Reagan' last='Price'] - Lakeview The junior middle enters the high school season following good success with her club team, including a top 10 finish at AAU nationals. She was a key part of Lakeview's offense in 2022 as she was second on the team with 3.6 k/s. She has 441 total career kills with 290 of those coming last season by way of an impressive .556 efficiency and kill percentage of 62%. She may shoulder a lot of offense this fall after the graduation of other key arms.   [player_tooltip player_id='139278' first='Grace' last='Auer'] - Crestview (*pictured) Auer, a 1st team all-Ohio selection in 2022, is a versatile athlete. As the second best point scoring arm last season for Crestview (Columbiana, OH), she averaged 4.4 k/s while also leading their offense in hitting efficiency at .409 as well as from the setting role with 431 total assists. She also led the team defensively with 4.2 d/s and from the service line with 107 aces. The Rebels finished first in conference play last season and with a 24-3 overall record, bowing out in the regional semifinal round to the eventual state champion.   Emma Howard - Tuscarawas Valley The offensive leader for the Trojans in 2022, Howard averaged 2.0 kills per set while also picking up 231 total digs. At just 5'5, she uses he physical tools well to elevate and swing aggressively and without fear against a bigger block in front of her. She had some big offensive matches in 2022 including a season highs of 19 kills and 25 digs against IVC league champion TCC.   Madelyn Scheiber - Galion Scheiber returns to Galion for her junior season as the outside hitter led the Tigers offensively in 2022. Earning 269 total kills during her sophomore effort, Scheiber averaged a team high 2.9 k/s while also picking up over 200 digs and leading the team in service aces with 44. She earned 1st team all-league honors as Galion finished 22-3 overall.

Spencer Etzler Spencer Etzler 5'8" | DS/L/OH Coldwater | 2025 State #144 Nation OH - Coldwater
Etzler had a terrific sophomore season as she was a key contributor for Coldwater in a variety of areas during their run to a state finals appearance. She has six-rotation skills that are highlighted by her first-touch serve receive accuracy and her ability to score from the left side with movement and efficiency. Last season she averaged 2.9 k/s on a .303 efficiency. She also collected 416 digs and delivering 77 aces both team highs.