Stock Risers in the Class of 2024 Ranking Update: Part 1
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This class continues to impress me day in and day out. There were so many Stock Risers in this class that this will be a multi-part series to cover them all. These athletes have impressed repeatedly this past season and…
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Continue ReadingThis class continues to impress me day in and day out. There were so many Stock Risers in this class that this will be a multi-part series to cover them all. These athletes have impressed repeatedly this past season and have continued to catch our eye. Here are some of the many stock risers in this most recent rankings update.
Halie is a smooth and savvy setter who exploded onto my radar at the Battle in the Bay. She runs the court efficiently and has excellent form. Halie can easily run a 5-1 and is a solid blocker and defender as well. She played up on a talented 18s team, and you never would have known that she was a year younger than her teammates. She jumped from 74th to 47th in our rankings with the most recent update.
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Kelsey Cooper Kelsey Cooper 6’1″ | MB St. Croix Falls | 2024 State WI made a huge jump in this rankings update from 56th to 26th. Kelsey is a middle who is athletic, physical, and aggressive at the net. She is equally successful in front of and behind the setter and is hungry for the ball. Kelsey is disciplined in transition and always makes herself available on offense. She is a powerhouse middle with huge potential and a high volleyball IQ.
Meg moved up several spots because of how versatile she is. She is a great passer and is consistent on both defense and serve receive. Her movement on pass to attack is smooth and explosive and she can terminate from nearly anywhere on the court. Meg is athletic and has a huge vertical. She plays a very clean game of volleyball and is reliable, smart, and consistent in all her skills.
I can’t even imagine how hard Jessica worked this season. I saw her play early on, and she was talented but a bit raw. When I saw her later in the club season, she was absolutely pounding balls. Her timing and form improved immensely, and she was a dominant athlete in every match. She is an athlete I can only see continuing to rise in the ranks as she keeps working hard and improving her game. She jumped from 85th to 79th in the rankings.
Morgan is an athlete that exploded onto my radar this season. She is a talented and athletic setter with huge potential. Morgan runs a quick offense and keeps a consistent and fast tempo on her sets. She is smart with her choices and works to keep her body neutral to hold blockers as long as possible. Morgan moved up significantly in our rankings from 150th to 89th.
Hailey is a scrappy and explosive pin hitter. She was selected for the Badger Region High-Performance camp and found ways to earn points even against the best athletes in the state. Hailey has amazing shots and moves her swings around constantly. She takes big rips on the ball and takes a lot of blockers by surprise with her power and placement of the ball. Hailey moved up to 125th in the most recent rankings update.
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Stella is a dynamic athlete. She is typically a libero and excels in that position but she can also swing on the pin if she is needed. She has the versatility and talent to play multiple positions and be a valuable utility player. Her defense is disciplined and gritty – she never lets a ball hit the ground without full effort. Stella moved up to 88th from 108th in the most recent update.
Mallory is another versatile libero who can be utilized as a utility player. Due to an injury, she played as a 6-rotation outside hitter for the second half of the club season. She is explosive in her movement across the court and incredibly scrappy. Mallory can play well across the back row and is an energizer and leader on the court. She jumped to 105th from 107th.
Mariah exploded onto my radar at the WIAA State Championships last year and has not stopped impressing me since. She has an incredibly high volleyball IQ and sees the court so well. She is sneaky and smart with her tips and keeps opposing blockers on their toes. Mariah loves to set against the grain and put a fast tempo on her balls. She is gritty and very talented. Mariah was previously ranked 46th in this class and is now ranked 36th.
Maleigha is rising through the ranks in this class very quickly. She is a high-level pin hitter who can play all six rotations. She has a high contact, lightning-fast arm swing, and explosive approach. Maleigha can absolutely rip balls down the line and has a lethal cross-court shot as well. She had a huge club season recently, and I am excited to see what she does during the upcoming high school season. Maleigha jumped over 100 spots in this ranking from 198th to 96th.
Elyse is a physical middle with a heavy hand on the ball. She gets ups on every set and has one thought: earn points. She takes some massive swings and has momentum-changing kills. Elyse also puts up an enormous block and works hard on every play to close her block. She moved from 178th to 144th in the most recent rankings update.
Briana moved up three spots in this ranking update from 69th to 66th in the state. She is one of the most versatile pin hitters in this class. She can play on either pin and across the back row. Briana is very well-rounded and can terminate in high-pressure situations. She is also confident on serve receive and brings a lot of consistency and leadership to the court. Briana impressed during high school and club seasons this year and should be a key leader for Kettle Moraine this upcoming season.
Kendall has an incredible amount of potential. She impresses me repeatedly with her explosive approach, powerful swings, and smart choices. She played lights-out volleyball at the Prep Dig Gauntlet and caught the eye of numerous scouts. She showed this club season that she can compete with the best and is one of the top uncommitted prospects in this class.