Best 25’s Without Offers Heading Into The Season
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Scrimmages have started around the state of Indiana, and the first eligible match of the season is this Saturday. We have a ton of talent still available in the class of ’24, but there are also a lot of juniors…
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Continue ReadingScrimmages have started around the state of Indiana, and the first eligible match of the season is this Saturday. We have a ton of talent still available in the class of ’24, but there are also a lot of juniors still available. Here are my five best available from the class of ’25.
Addi Applegate Addi Applegate 5'5" | DS/L Yorktown | 2025 State #93 Nation IN , 5-5 DS/L, Yorktown
From “Libero High School”, Addi wears the special jersey for one of the best volleyball programs in the state. She trains at Munciana, is incredible in serve receive, and can defend half the court at any time if you let her. Year-in and year-out, the Tigers produce liberos for big time programs, and Addi is the next in line to receive those accolades. A word to the wise: DO NOT SERVE HER IF YOU WANT TO WIN.
Molly Beatty Molly Beatty 6'0" | S Herron | 2025 State #128 Nation IN , 6-0 S, Herron
This Achaean is an artist at the setting position. Smooth, athletic and strong, Molly can run any collegiate offense right now, and that’s not hyperbole. Her hands are high and fast, she’s accurate with her ball placement and can get to tight passes with ease.
Emma Hines Emma Hines 6'2" | RS McCutcheon | 2025 State IN , 6-2 RS, McCutcheon
With the departure of Chloe Chicoine to Purdue, an attacking void has been left behind. Insert Emma, who might not be able to replace all of the offense, but can bring size and strength to a team in need of both. Her 6-4 wing span makes her one of the longer right sides in the state, she can put balls away over smaller blocks and can be relied upon to slow balls down and make it easier for the defenders behind her.
Taylor Cripe Taylor Cripe 5'10" | OH South Newton | 2025 State IN , 5-10 OH, South Newton
In short, the ball just sounds different coming off of Taylor’s hand. She hits high and hard, challenging blocks regularly. And with the size of schools she goes against in the fall, they won’t be expecting the level of (1) volleyball acuity, and (2) pace of attack that she can bring.
Avery Freeman Avery Freeman 5'4" | DS/L Bloomington North | 2025 State #68 Nation IN , 5-4 DS/L, Bloomington North
I can’t believe this kid is a junior. It seems like yesterday that Avery was just a little kid running around a defensive floor chasing after errant first passes and helping her team out in any way she can. Fast forward to this past club season, and she’s the libero for the 16-1 at Circle, qualifying in Open at Nationals in Chicago. A stalwart in the back row, she can receive serve and defend half the court, and had to regularly this past spring. She’s probably my favorite defender in this class, and has been for quite some time.