Big Early-Week Performances: Week 7

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='139276' first='Sophia' last='Adkins'] - Mercy McAuley | 2024<br>Adkins is a primary factor for the Wolves who are putting together a terrific season. The senior helped Mercy McAuley continue to solidify themselves as one of two premier teams in the GGCL as they recently earned a 3-2 win over DI defending champions Ursuline. The Providence commit had 17 kills and a match-high 20 digs. With 190 total kills on the season, she is second offensively overall among league hitters, which is a testament to her effort and effectiveness given how loaded this league is with big arms and point scoring experience. With 34 first-place votes in the most recent poll, the Wolves are once again the top-ranked team in Ohio for Division II. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='227798' first='Maddie' last='Steele'] - Turpin | 2026<br>Earning eight kills in Turpin's recent 3-2 over ECC league foe Anderson, Steele was big on the defensive side as the sophomore middle had a match-high nine blocks to help contain their opponent's offense. Turpin was outhit by Anderson 50-47 in total kills but their net defense, led by Steele, made the biggest statement in the match as they earned an impressive 25 total blocks compared to four from the Raptors. Top 15 offensively in the ECC, Steele is currently tied for second in total blocks in the league as Turpin stands alone in second place in the current conference standings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='169124' first='Eva' last='Dittmar'] - Tri-Valley | 2024<br>With a 15-13 fifth set win, Tri-Valley took down John Glenn as Dittmar earned a team-leading 22 kills. With a 45% kill rate, she earned her kills through a .309 efficiency. Defensively, she added 15 digs as the Scotties improved to 9-3 in Muskingum Valley league play. Closing in on 1,200 kills for her career, the senior pin elevates well and has the ability to generate good power while swinging through the full range of the court. She is playing the best ball of her career as all of her offensive numbers are up at 5.2 k/s, .362 efficiency, and an impressive 51% kill rate. She is also earning nearly twice as many digs per match as previous seasons at 9.2 d/m. She is committed to South Alabama.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='227830' first='Mallory' last='Pike'] - Anthony Wayne | 2026<br>The Generals won a big match earlier this week as they defeated a good Clay team in 3-2 fashion to remain unbeaten in league play and atop the conference standings all alone. Pike was the biggest offensive factor in the victory as the sophomore earned a match-high 24 kills on a .209 efficiency. The 5'11 sophomore outside hitter also added 17 digs in the win. Her increased impact is generated by her big arm and the power and pace she has added. She leads the Generals offensively at 4.1 k/s as they are 15-1 overall and preparing well for what could be a big run in the postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227813' first='Caroline' last='Hanner'] </strong>- Dover |2026<br>Hanner, a 6'1 sophomore, had a big match Monday evening for Dover as she led the Crimson Tornadoes to a solid 3-2 victory over Buckeye Trail. She uses her length well to get up and challenge the top of the block upon contact with the ball. At nearly three kills per set, she has increased her production from a season ago and is leading her team offensively overall. She established a new career high of 21 kills in an earlier 3-2 win over New Philadelphia. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->