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10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2

10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
Rachel Kass
Rachel Kass September 11, 2023 @ 02:45 PM
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Julia Killoran
Julia Killoran 5'9" | S | 2026
WI
Kylie Bilitz
Kylie Bilitz 5'3" | S | 2024
WI
Eliana Sheplee
Eliana Sheplee 5'10" | OH | 2024
WI
Elyse Karrels
Elyse Karrels 5'11" | OH | 2024
WI
McKenna Oetzman
McKenna Oetzman 5'7" | RS | 2024
WI
Hope Martens
Hope Martens S | 2025
WI
Marta Leeland
Marta Leeland 5'4" | DS/L | 2025
WI
Sade Partlow
Sade Partlow 5'9" | OH | 2025
WI
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At the high school level, many athletes can fly under the radar. The teams are bigger, the season shorter, and not all athletes play club volleyball. But that doesn't mean they are any less dominant on the court. Here are some under-the-radar athletes who have been explosive this high school season.

East Stroudsburg (PA)
Marta Leeland

Marta Leeland

WI
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2025
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Marta
Leeland DS/L
Class
2025
Height
5'4"
HS
Portage
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WI
10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
Marta is has been nothing but impressive this season. She is quick and scrappy and is a consistent...
Written by Rachel Kass
East Stroudsburg (PA)
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Marta Leeland

Instagram
State: Wisconsin
School: Portage
Club: Madtown Juniors
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Danielle DePuydt

Danielle DePuydt

POS MB
CLASS 2024

Danielle DePuydt

School: East Troy
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Northern Iowa
Basketball
Eliana Sheplee

Eliana Sheplee

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2024
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Eliana
Sheplee OH
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Rice Lake
|
WI
10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
Eliana is an athlete who packs a punch on the court. She is very well-rounded and is committed...
Written by Rachel Kass
Northern Iowa
Basketball
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Eliana Sheplee

State: Wisconsin
School: Rice Lake
Club: Elevate
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McKenna Oetzman

McKenna Oetzman

WI
RS
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS RS
CLASS 2024
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McKenna
Oetzman RS
Class
2024
Height
5'7"
HS
Reedsburg
|
WI
10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
McKenna is athletic, disciplined, and efficient on as a setter. She takes her role as a leader very...
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McKenna Oetzman

State: Wisconsin
School: Reedsburg
Club: JAG
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Julia Killoran

Julia Killoran

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2026
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Julia
Killoran S
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
St. Thomas More
|
WI
10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
Julia is only a sophomore but is starting on varsity for Thomas More. She leads her team in...
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Julia Killoran

State: Wisconsin
School: St. Thomas More
Club: 414 Milwaukee Elite
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Elyse Karrels

Elyse Karrels

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH
CLASS 2024
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Elyse
Karrels OH
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Port Washington
|
WI
10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
Elyse is not holding anything back during her senior season! She is a 4-year varsity athlete at Port...
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Elyse Karrels

State: Wisconsin
School: Port Washington
Club: Milwaukee Sting
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Kylie Bilitz

Kylie Bilitz

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'3"
POS S
CLASS 2024
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Kylie
Bilitz S
Class
2024
Height
5'3"
HS
Wisconsin Lutheran
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WI
10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
Kylie is making a big statement in her senior season. She had a very strong junior season for...
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Kylie Bilitz

State: Wisconsin
School: Wisconsin Lutheran
Club: Motion
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Lucy Gray

Lucy Gray

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS MB
CLASS 2026

Lucy Gray

School: Rufus King
Club: 414
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Milwaukee Area Tech
Hope Martens

Hope Martens

WI
S
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Hope
Martens S
Class
2025
HS
Pius XI
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WI
10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
Hope is a talented setter with soft hands and great ball placement. She is very experienced at the...
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Milwaukee Area Tech
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Hope Martens

State: Wisconsin
School: Pius XI
Club: Milwaukee Juniors
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Edgewood
Sade Partlow

Sade Partlow

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS OH
CLASS 2025
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Sade
Partlow OH
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Wisconsin Dells
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WI
10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
Sade has one of the highest hitting percentages in the state right now. She is efficient, smart, and...
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Edgewood
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Sade Partlow

State: Wisconsin
School: Wisconsin Dells
Club: Wisconsin Ice
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