2023 Stat Watch: Freshman Ace Leaders
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A freshman has a way to make an impact from the service line right away. While other skills may need time to develop, a good serve can translate quickly at the varsity level. Here’s a look at 10 freshman ace…
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Continue ReadingA freshman has a way to make an impact from the service line right away.
While other skills may need time to develop, a good serve can translate quickly at the varsity level.
Here’s a look at 10 freshman ace stat leaders thus far in 2023.
*Stats were provided through MaxPreps
Bradie Lehman, Concord
The freshman setter for Concord has been making a major impact for the Yellowjackets, a Division 3 program that is putting up a successful season. Lehman’s serving has been a big part of why Concord is able to get wins. She’s got 68 aces on the season through 82 sets. She had a 12-match streak with at least one ace during the season, including seven in a match with Union City.
Kennedy Duncan Kennedy Duncan 5'10" | OH South Lyon | 2027 MI , South Lyon
The Lions are utilizing some young talent this year and getting good production out of them in the process. After a slow start from the service line, she’s found her groove over the last month. Duncan is up to 54 aces on the year, recording at least one in 15 of her last 17 matches. That includes an 8-ace effort against Walled Lake Western.
Brynn Wilcox, Bloomfield Hills
Wilcox is doing some good things for Bloomfield Hills, a top contender in the OAA Red this season. She’s showing a lot of all-around ability for the Black Hawks, including from the service line. Wilcox has 41 aces this year, having recorded at least one in her last six matches. That includes five against Stoney Creek in a league win.
Kate Kalczynski Kate Kalczynski 6'1" | OH Mercy | 2027 State MI , Mercy
One of the most productive freshman in the state this season, Kalczynski has been a big contributor to the Marlins offense as they seek making a deep run in the Division 1 playoffs this year. She’s got 39 aces on the season, including eight over her last three matches. That is highlighted by three in a marquee win over Marian.
Rylee Paddock Rylee Paddock 5'9" | DS/L Jenison | 2027 State MI , Jenison
Jenison is another D1 program making some waves this season and Paddock is a nice contributor to the squad. The defensive whiz has put up 37 aces on the year as well. She’s been steady from the service line as of late after starting fast with 12 aces over her first four matches. Her season-high was six aces against DeWitt.
Avery Seif Avery Seif 5'8" | DS/L Caledonia | 2027 MI , Caledonia
The Caledonia program is having a strong showing in 2023 and Seif has been a nice addition to the squad as a freshman defensive standout. This year she is contributing from the back row and the service line. She’s got 36 aces on the season, highlighted by seven in a five-set battle with Grand Haven a few weeks ago.
Sophia Smith Sophia Smith 6'2" | RS Marian | 2027 State MI , Marian
One of the many young contributors for Marian, Smith is finding a way to aid the team at the net and with her serving. This year Smith has put up 32 aces, just consistently finding an ace here and there. Her season-high is four aces against Divine Child.
Mari Hardin, South Lyon
Another freshman contributing for the Lions this fall is Hardin, a nice serving/digging/setting option for the squad. Hardin has put up 31 aces on the season. Her top showing was a four-ace performance against Waterford Ketting last week.
Calli LeFevre Calli LeFevre 5'11" | OH Marian | 2027 State MI , Marian
The other big freshman arm for Marian, LeFevre is doing her part to develop her all-around game. She’s sitting at 30 aces on the season while improving as a hitter and defender. This past weekend she put up five aces in a nice two-set win over South Lyon.
Aubrey Reynolds Aubrey Reynolds 5'9" | OH Caledonia | 2027 MI , Caledonia
Reynolds is another freshman showing a high ceiling for her ability to do it all this season. She’s a solid swing at the net, a smooth defender and a promising server. Reynolds has recorded 28 aces on the year, including a season-high four against West Catholic early in the year.
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