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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='169125' first='Katie' last='Sowko']<br>The best offensive threat on the most dominant team in Ohio this recent high school season, Sowko makes a big jump in the current rankings. Averaging 4.0 k/s, Sowko hit at an impressive .419 efficiency as Lake Catholic won their second consecutive state title with an undefeated record and while dropping just three sets all season. The 6'0 middle/pin hitter was a DIII 1st team all-Ohio selection and is committed to Wright State.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='139276' first='Sophia' last='Adkins']<br>Adkins had her most efficient season of her varsity career for Mercy McAuley as she helped lead the Wolves to the DII state title while earning 2nd team all-Ohio honors. Averaging 3.4 k/s she she upped her impact with a career best .259 efficiency and 41% kill rate. The 6'0 Providence commit is equally effective to score at either pin. You can see her this club season competing once again for [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite']'s top team.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='239201' first='Maria' last='Billies']<br>Billies was named Athlete of the Year in the GCL after leading the league in total assists and helping guide McNicholas to a league crown. With 960 total assists in 2023 she completed her varsity career at 1,552 after just two seasons. At 5'10 she has a crafty skill set as a setter as she can be deceptive at the second touch while being able to distribute a full range of locations and tempos. She was a key factor in helping McNicholas earn a runner-up finish in state at the DIII level.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='169110' first='Ellie' last='Bruce']<br>Bruce put up some huge numbers in her final varsity season earning herself a 3rd team all-Ohio selection for Division IV. At a career best 5.0 k/s she led Fischer Catholic offensively while terminating at an impressive .513 efficiency. The 6'2 multi-sport athlete often had an advantage at the net with her size and athleticism, which also benefitted her team on the defensive side as she totaled 157 blocks on the season for a 6.3 b/m average. She is committed to Hillsdale for basketball. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='139274' first='Melana' last='Bigelow']<br>The 6'0 pin from Turpin had her best varsity season of her high school career as she finished top-10 offensively in the ECC with 231 total kills. In providing 2.6 k/s on the season, she helped lead Turpin to a 2nd place league finish, their best in the conference since 2020. Returning to NKYVC for her final club season, Bigelow is committed to Adelphi. </p>
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6'0" | OH Lake Catholic | 2024StateOH The best offensive threat on the most dominant team in Ohio this recent high school season, Sowko makes a big jump in the current rankings. Averaging 4.0 k/s, Sowko hit at an impressive .419 efficiency as Lake Catholic won their second consecutive state title with an undefeated record and while dropping just three sets all season. The 6'0 middle/pin hitter was a DIII 1st team all-Ohio selection and is committed to Wright State.
