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This Week’s Top Five: Freshman Varsity Athletes

This Week’s Top Five: Freshman Varsity Athletes
Michelle Bamford
Michelle Bamford September 13, 2023 @ 09:00 PM
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Emma Kingston
Emma Kingston 6'4" | MB/RS | 2027
CA
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Earning a spot on Varsity is a significant accomplishment, but achieving it as a freshman is an even more remarkable feat. Prep Dig is excited to showcase five exceptional freshmen who are making a significant impact on the high school volleyball court.

Kaitlyn Herweg

Kaitlyn Herweg

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027

Kaitlyn Herweg

School: Los Alamitos
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Lailaa Williams

Lailaa Williams

POS MB
CLASS 2027

Lailaa Williams

School: Campbell Hall
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Hannah McGinest

Hannah McGinest

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2027

Hannah McGinest

School: Sierra Canyon
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Anya Baklenko

Anya Baklenko

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2027

Anya Baklenko

School: Oaks Christian
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California
Emma Kingston

Emma Kingston

CA
MB/RS
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS MB/RS
CLASS 2027
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Emma
Kingston MB/RS
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2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Mater Dei
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CA
This Week’s Top Five: Freshman Varsity Athletes
Emma Kingston, a towering presence at 6 feet 4 inches, graces the courts of Mater Dei. Emma is...
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