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Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo

Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Rachel Kass
Rachel Kass December 12, 2023 @ 11:25 AM
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Sophia Verplancke
Sophia Verplancke 5'7" | 2025
WI
Anna Hennessey
Anna Hennessey 5'10" | 2025
WI
Kailyn Kurth
Kailyn Kurth 5'9" | S | 2025
WI
Paige Malcore
Paige Malcore 5'9" | RS | 2025
WI
Lauren Mauel
Lauren Mauel 5'0" | DS/L | 2025
WI
Sydney Vannett
Sydney Vannett 5'5" | DS/L | 2025
WI
Stella Virlee
Stella Virlee 5'6" | S | 2025
WI
Elyse Lange
Elyse Lange 5'5" | DS/L | 2025
WI
Sidney Geiss
Sidney Geiss 5'5" | S | 2025
WI
Ella Haines
Ella Haines 5'8" | OH | 2025
WI
Katie Schmidt
Katie Schmidt 5'7" | DS/L | 2025
WI
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I love it when under-the-radar athletes become breakout stars. The Expo provides an even playing field for all athletes, and it really impresses me when athletes shine in that environment. Here are some breakout athletes in the class of 2025 that dominated the Top 250 Expo.

Katie Schmidt

Katie Schmidt

WI
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2025
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Katie
Schmidt DS/L
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
HS
Xavier
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Katie stood out to me because of her quick movement and clean platform. She anticipated the ball well...
Written by Rachel Kass
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Katie Schmidt

Instagram
State: Wisconsin
School: Xavier
Club: Spiketown USA
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Highlights

Wisconsin-La Crosse
Kailyn Kurth

Kailyn Kurth

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Kailyn
Kurth S
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Marshfield
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Kailyn is very athletic and has awesome court awareness. She moves the ball around well and is talented...
Written by Rachel Kass
Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Kailyn Kurth

Instagram Twitter
State: Wisconsin
School: Marshfield
Club: Wisconsin Ice
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Highlights

Central College
Elyse Lange

Elyse Lange

WI
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2025
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Elyse
Lange DS/L
Class
2025
Height
5'5"
HS
Mukwonago
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
The first thing I noticed about Elyse was her near-perfect platform and angles. She sets herself up for...
Written by Rachel Kass
Central College
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Elyse Lange

State: Wisconsin
School: Mukwonago
Club: Milwaukee Juniors
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Highlights

Paige Malcore

Paige Malcore

WI
RS
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS RS
CLASS 2025
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Paige
Malcore RS
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Sun Prairie West
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Paige’s shot selection showed what a savvy player she is. She is disciplined in transition and utilizes every...
Written by Rachel Kass
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Paige Malcore

State: Wisconsin
School: Sun Prairie West
Club: Madtown Juniors
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Lauren Mauel

Lauren Mauel

WI
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'0"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2025
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Lauren
Mauel DS/L
Class
2025
Height
5'0"
HS
Oconomowoc
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Lauren absolutely exploded onto my radar at the Expo. She was all over the place and made some...
Written by Rachel Kass
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Lauren Mauel

State: Wisconsin
School: Oconomowoc
Club: Madtown Juniors
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Sidney Geiss

Sidney Geiss

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Sidney
Geiss S
Class
2025
Height
5'5"
HS
D.C. Everest
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Sidney is listed as a DS/L but set at the Top 250 Expo. She was sneaky and always...
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Sidney Geiss

State: Wisconsin
School: D.C. Everest
Club: FC Elite
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Western Illinois
Ella Haines

Ella Haines

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS OH
CLASS 2025
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Ella
Haines OH
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Verona
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Ella’s huge hustle and relentless pursuit of the ball initially caught my eye. When I watched her more,...
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Western Illinois
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Ella Haines

Instagram Twitter
State: Wisconsin
School: Verona
Club: Madtown Juniors
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Anna Hennessey

Anna Hennessey

WI
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS N/A
CLASS 2025
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Anna
Hennessey
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Highland
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Anna was another player who really exploded onto my radar at the Expo. She has a high contact...
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Anna Hennessey

State: Wisconsin
School: Highland
Club: Infinity Volleyball Crew
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Lawrence (WI)
Sydney Vannett

Sydney Vannett

WI
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2025
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Sydney
Vannett DS/L
Class
2025
Height
5'5"
HS
Seymour
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Sydney never missed a beat on the court. From solid defensive plays to scrappy touches in coverage, she...
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Lawrence (WI)
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Sydney Vannett

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State: Wisconsin
School: Seymour
Club: Heat Volleyball Club-Fox Valley
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Sophia Verplancke

Sophia Verplancke

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS N/A
CLASS 2025
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Sophia
Verplancke
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
HS
Grafton
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Sophia played well on both pins, but I particularly liked her impact on the right side at the...
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Sophia Verplancke

Instagram
State: Wisconsin
School: Grafton
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Stella Virlee

Stella Virlee

WI
S
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Stella
Virlee S
Class
2025
Height
5'6"
HS
St. Mary Catholic
|
WI
Don’t Miss These Breakout ’25s from the WI Top 250 Expo
Stella plays a clean game of volleyball. She keeps it simple, nothing flashy, and consistently delivers for her...
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Stella Virlee

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State: Wisconsin
School: St. Mary Catholic
Club: Spiketown USA
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