10 Under the Radar Athletes from 10 Schools Dominating Division 2
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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…
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Continue ReadingAt 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.
Marta is has been nothing but impressive this season. She is quick and scrappy and is a consistent force from the back row. She is averaging 4.9 digs per set and is a key player on serve receive as well. Her ability to control chaos in scramble plays sets her apart from other liberos in the state. She is great in coverage and is always ready to pick up tough balls.
Danielle DePuydt
Danielle DePuydt
Danielle has been explosive this season for East Troy. She already has 112 kills and only 21 errors, an impressive stat line for any athlete. Danielle is hitting a 0.381 and is an offensive weapon out of the middle. She is also a very talented server, contributing 16 aces this season. Danielle is very athletic and physical at the net and contributes hugely when she is on the court.
Eliana is an athlete who packs a punch on the court. She is very well-rounded and is committed to play basketball in college. Eliana has great court awareness and knows how to compete at a high level and convert plays into points. She is hitting 0.310 this season and already has over 100 kills. Eliana makes momentum-changing plays and is a go-to hitter on her team.
McKenna is athletic, disciplined, and efficient on as a setter. She takes her role as a leader very seriously and can both set and swing. McKenna is a very well-rounded athlete who already has 182 assists this season. She has a great touch on the ball and uses her experience on the court to make great choices.
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Julia is only a sophomore but is starting on varsity for Thomas More. She leads her team in aces and assists and has established herself as a consistent and impactful player on the court. Julia is competitive and works hard on every single play. She will run down tough balls and work to better them for her team.
Elyse is not holding anything back during her senior season! She is a 4-year varsity athlete at Port Washington who has helped the program establish itself as a massive competitor in their conference and area. She has 116 kills so far this season and has also contributed 24 blocks and numerous aces and service receptions. Elyse is a reliable and powerful athlete who has been fun to watch over the past four seasons.
Kylie is making a big statement in her senior season. She had a very strong junior season for Wisconsin Lutheran and continues to be a consistent leader on the court. She already has 144 assists and is one of the top servers on the team. She has numerous aces. What sets Kylie apart is her talent on defense as well.
Lucy Gray
Lucy Gray
Lucy exploded onto my radar at the Cudahy Invite this weekend. She is 6’2″ of raw power and athleticism. She was named to the Badger Region Power League Watchlist during the club season and is an impact player to watch. Lucy has great form and even better court awareness. She has a high reach, a powerful swing, and a huge vertical. She can dominate from anywhere on the court.
Hope is a talented setter with soft hands and great ball placement. She is very experienced at the club and high school levels and has been earning varsity playing time since her freshman year. Hope currently is 3rd in Division 2 in the state in assists and shows no signs of slowing down. She currently has 337 assists and has a good number of aces and digs as well.
Sade has one of the highest hitting percentages in the state right now. She is efficient, smart, and consistent. She is currently hitting 0.339 and has over 100 kills. This is very hard to achieve as a pin hitter. Sade is very athletic and reliable and is a go-to hitter in both the front and back row.