Division 4 District Final Standouts Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Division 4 may not always get the spotlight, but there were some performances in the district finals that were too good to ignore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at part 1 of our D4 final standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>*Players profiled had stats available online</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PrepDig is putting on the Michigan Top 250 Expo for Class of 2024-27 prospects on Dec. 9 in Pontiac.&nbsp;</em><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/914/register/michigan-top-250-expo"><em>Click here</em></a><em>&nbsp;to sign up for the event. You can use promo code “EllisExpo2023” for $10 off your registration.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jackie Cole, Sr. L Crossroads Charter Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crossroads had a very balanced performance as the team swept Pentwater. However, Cole was especially strong in her play, as she had 14 digs and four aces to keep CCA with the momentum throughout the match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Waverly Hagen, Fr. MH Ubly</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ubly has been known for having strong middle play over the years and Hagen looks to be the next in line to add to that history. The freshman had 11 kills as Ubly swept Caseville in their D4 district final.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kaya Hahn, Sr. L Northern Michigan Christian</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NMC had a balanced offensive attack lead it to a sweep of Fife Like Forest Arean, but strong defensive play from Hahn to go with five aces were a definite gamechanger for NMC to get the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='595955' first='Sophie' last='Hauck'], Jr. S Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hauck showed her experience in leading the SHA offense to a four-set win over Fulton. The Irish had a lot of balance and Hauck was especially connected with her middles. Hauck also added three kills and three aces in the match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mia Hauser, Sr. OH Stephenson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stephenson was able to make a statement with a sweep of Carney-Nadeau in their D4 district final. Hauser was great in both phases of the game as she had 16 kills with 17 digs to lead the Eagles in the victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Clara Heath, Jr. S Hillsdale Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hillsdale Academy dominated its D4 district final with Camden-Frontier, giving up just 24 points in the entire match. Offensively, the Colts hit .421 as a team as Heath dished out 21 assists and added two aces and two digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Brooklyn LaBrecque, Jr. OH Inland Lakes</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LaBrecque was dialed in for Inland Lakes' three-set win over Boyne Falls in the district final. The junior had 22 kills over the victory, finding space on the floor with almost every swing she took.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Rachel LeFevre, Jr. S/DS Saginaw Nouvel</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nouvel had a sweep of Mayville to claim a D4 district title and LeFevre definitely made an impact. While her offensive and defensive game were sharp, it was seven aces that really gave Nouvel all the momentum it needed to win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->