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New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List

New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Rachel Kass
Rachel Kass August 4, 2023 @ 10:21 AM
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Gillian Jannazzo
Gillian Jannazzo 5'5" | DS/L | 2024
WI
Mattea Schlafke
Mattea Schlafke 5'6" | OH | 2024
WI
Macy Jankiewicz
Macy Jankiewicz 5'8" | MB | 2024
WI
Olivia Friedl
Olivia Friedl DS/L | 2024
WI
Jillella Smit
Jillella Smit 5'10" | S | 2024
WI
Olivia Noel
Olivia Noel S | 2024
WI
Sophia Conner
Sophia Conner 5'6" | OH | 2024
WI
Kyra Pulda
Kyra Pulda 6'0" | MB | 2024
WI
Sydney Vannett
Sydney Vannett 5'5" | DS/L | 2025
WI
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There are a number of very talented athletes who were added to the watch list in this rankings update. Many of these athletes jumped onto my radar at club tournaments throughout the season, including the Battle at the Bay and over the summer at the Sizzle. Here is a breakdown of the new names to know on the 2024 watch list.

Olivia Noel

Olivia Noel

WI
S
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Olivia
Noel S
Class
2024
HS
St. Mary Catholic
|
WI
New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Olivia is a setter who first caught my eye at the Prep Dig Battle at the Bay. She...
Written by Rachel Kass
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Olivia Noel

State: Wisconsin
School: St. Mary Catholic
Club: Impact
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Jillella Smit

Jillella Smit

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Jillella
Smit S
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Fond Du Lac
|
WI
New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Jillella puts a lot of grit and hustle into every play. She has great endurance and soft hands....
Written by Rachel Kass
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Jillella Smit

State: Wisconsin
School: Fond Du Lac
Club: Fond Du Lac Fusion
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Sophia Conner

Sophia Conner

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS OH
CLASS 2024
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Sophia
Conner OH
Class
2024
Height
5'6"
HS
Wisconsin Lutheran
|
WI
New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Sophia was electric at the Stock Up Showcase. She does all of the little things right. Her ability...
Written by Rachel Kass
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Sophia Conner

State: Wisconsin
School: Wisconsin Lutheran
Club: Milwaukee Juniors Volleyball Club
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Kyra Pulda

Kyra Pulda

WI
MB
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS MB
CLASS 2024
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Kyra
Pulda MB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Oak Creek
|
WI
New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Kyra is an athletic middle with a huge vertical and high contact. She had some massive swings at...
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Kyra Pulda

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State: Wisconsin
School: Oak Creek
Club: Milwaukee Sting
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Highlights

Mattea Schlafke

Mattea Schlafke

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS OH
CLASS 2024
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Mattea
Schlafke OH
Class
2024
Height
5'6"
HS
Columbus Catholic
|
WI
New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Mattea is an athlete to watch in this class. She is one of the most hard-working athletes on...
Written by Rachel Kass
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Mattea Schlafke

State: Wisconsin
School: Columbus Catholic
Club: Wisconsin Ice
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Lawrence (WI)
Sydney Vannett

Sydney Vannett

WI
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2025
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Sydney
Vannett DS/L
Class
2025
Height
5'5"
HS
Seymour
|
WI
New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Sydney does not let anything drop. Ever. She got touches on balls that I had already considered dead...
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Lawrence (WI)
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Sydney Vannett

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State: Wisconsin
School: Seymour
Club: Heat Volleyball Club-Fox Valley
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Olivia Friedl

Olivia Friedl

WI
DS/L
POS DS/L
CLASS 2024
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Olivia
Friedl DS/L
Class
2024
HS
Cedarburg
|
WI
New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Olivia is an all-around solid libero. She is so balanced in her skillset from her serve receive to...
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Olivia Friedl

State: Wisconsin
School: Cedarburg
Club: I AM VBC
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Gillian Jannazzo

Gillian Jannazzo

WI
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2024
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Gillian
Jannazzo DS/L
Class
2024
Height
5'5"
HS
Waukesha West
|
WI
New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Gillian is a valuable defender who flies a little under the radar. She is scrappy and gets a...
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Gillian Jannazzo

State: Wisconsin
School: Waukesha West
Club: Midwest Penguins
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Macy Jankiewicz

Macy Jankiewicz

WI
MB
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS MB
CLASS 2024
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Macy
Jankiewicz MB
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
Tomahawk
|
WI
New Names to Know on the 2024 Watch List
Macy is a middle hitter who can hold her own up against the toughest of opponents. She is...
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Macy Jankiewicz

State: Wisconsin
School: Tomahawk
Club: Wisconsin Ice
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