Committed Athletes Headed to Division 1 State
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The field of teams for the state tournament is set, and some of the best athletes in the state will compete with and against each other on the state’s biggest stage. Here is a list of committed athletes and the…
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Continue ReadingThe field of teams for the state tournament is set, and some of the best athletes in the state will compete with and against each other on the state’s biggest stage. Here is a list of committed athletes and the schools they are playing for!
Sophia is an explosive pin hitter. She set records at the state tournament last year and was reliable and efficient in the state championship match. Sophia has only continued to improve and impress as she plays high-level volleyball and is a huge leader on this talented team.
Sophia leads the team in kills per set (4.9), hitting percentage (0.339), kills (545), and service receptions (473). She is an absolute stud on both the state and national levels and has elevated this program in her three years on varsity.
Madison is the other pin hitter for DSHA, and she is absolutely lethal. She is committed to playing at UW-Madison and is an absolute powerhouse athlete with National Team Development Program training and elite-level playing experience. Madison was a huge leader in DSHA’s State Championship run last year, and her defense and serve have really leveled up in the last year.
This season, Madison has 496 kills and is hitting 0.285. She also has 278 digs and 466 service receptions. Madison is critical on both offense and defense and is sure to be an impact player at the state tournament.
Olivia has made the transition from outside to libero seamlessly. She will be headed to the Big 10 conference with Madison Quest Madison Quest 6’3″ | OH DSHA | 2025 State #13 Nation WI upon graduating. Olivia’s court awareness and vision are next level. She sees the opposing offense and servers and reacts incredibly fast.
Olivia leads the team in aces (64) and digs (458). She has also contributed 91 assists this season. Olivia has incredible ball control and is quick across the court. She will be fun to watch lead the back row at state.
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Jordan runs an incredibly fast offense. She has speed, precision, and great form on her side. With that, she gets her hands on nearly any ball and is very hard to read. Her ability to run quick-tempo balls on tough passes is impressive. Jordan is an athlete who was a huge leader on the team last year and only continues to elevate her game.
In only her second year on varsity she as well over 1,000 assists this season and 1,838 career assists. She is also an incredibly talented server and one of the ace leaders on the team.
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Lilly has been one of the best athletes in this state for years. It is crazy to think this is her senior season. She has 942 assists this season alone and 3569 career assists. Lilly will be heading to the Big 10 and will continue to play against many of the athletes from Wisconsin into her collegiate career.
Lilly’s impact on volleyball in this state is amazing. Her energy and leadership are unparalleled! She has a state championship under her belt and went to the state tournament all four years of her high school career.
Anna is one of the most well-rounded middle hitters that I have seen. She is dominant as a blocker and dynamic on offense. She is equally as lethal in front of and behind the setter and is fast across the net.
She has 263 kills this season and is hitting 0.398. Her efficiency is some of the best in the state. She also has 99 blocks this season. What makes Anna so valuable is her tough serve and confidence in the back row. On top of her middle duties, she has also racked up 68 aces, 79 digs, and 12 assists.
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Olivia is a powerhouse pin and leads the team in kills with 353 this season. She is an all-around talented player. Olivia is a four-year varsity athlete and has been an essential part of this offense for the past two years. Olivia has a massive vertical and is a very physical pin hitter. She is always ready to earn points and mixes up her shots well.
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Ella is yet another athlete from Wisconsin headed to the Big 10 conference. Ella’s physicality on the pin is unmatched in the state. She is powerful, competitive, and dynamic. Every time I see her she impresses me in some new way. She is an elite level 6-rotation pin hitter who has been a leader on this team since her freshman year.
Ella is averaging 5.8 kills per set and 0.357 with over 500 kills. She also has 232 digs and 361 service receptions. Ella Demetrician Ella Demetrician 6’2″ | OH Appleton North | 2024 State #40 Nation WI is a player who has a lot of high-level volleyball experience and brings that to the court every time she plays.
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Emerson is a gritty and smart setter. She has played numerous years on the Badger Region High-Performance team and has dominated both the club and high school world. She is a four-year varsity athlete for Appleton North and could reach 2,000 career assists at the State Tournament this week.
Emerson has 834 assists so far this season, along with 184 digs. She is incredibly competitive in everything she does and will do just about anything to keep the ball alive and better it for her hitters.
Morgan is an athlete I am very excited to see play at state. I had the opportunity to see her play last year during the club season, and she was very impressive. Now, she will be playing on the biggest stage in the state. Morgan recently committed to play at UW-Madison and will be teammates with Madison Quest Madison Quest 6’3″ | OH DSHA | 2025 State #13 Nation WI from DSHA!
Morgan has contributed 510 assists and 234 kills in her senior season.
I am amped that Claire and her Franklin team made it to state! Claire plays such great volleyball and has experience at the highest level, including with the National Team Development Program.
Claire has 583 digs and 462 receptions this season. She gets in the way of a lot of offenses trying to earn points and seems to come out of nowhere to pick balls up.
Kati is an incredibly talented libero who knows how to win volleyball matches. She is focused on the court, and no matter where she is, she will get the job done. Kati has great ball control and is quick to read and react to serves and hits. She is great in coverage and one of the best defenders in the state.
Other committed athletes heading to state:
Navheah Keller – Oconomowoc – Bemidji State
Avri Solik-Fifarek Avri Solik-Fifarek 6'0" | OH Franklin | 2024 State WI – Franklin – Western Carolina
Caitlyn Flees Caitlyn Flees 6'1" | MB Burlington | 2024 State WI – Burlington – Eastern Kentucky