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Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)

Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Breit Nelson
Breit Nelson December 20, 2023 @ 10:36 PM
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Kassandra Paterson
Kassandra Paterson 5'7" | DS/L | 2025
MN
Megan Buri
Megan Buri 5'9" | S | 2026
MN
Lily Peterson
Lily Peterson 5'8" | S | 2025
MN
Claire Kaups
Claire Kaups 5'9" | OH | 2025
MN
Brooke Gillingham
Brooke Gillingham 5'8" | S | 2026
MN
Lauren Barker
Lauren Barker 5'10" | RS/OH | 2026
MN
Sara Scherber
Sara Scherber 5'11" | RS/OH | 2025
MN
Hannah Strege
Hannah Strege 6'1" | S | 2025
MN
Avery Fahl
Avery Fahl 6'0" | S/MB | 2026
MN
Alaina Wilberg
Alaina Wilberg 5'8" | OH | 2025
MN
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Final 2025s

Kassandra Paterson

Kassandra Paterson

MN
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2025
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Kassandra
Paterson DS/L
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
HS
Lakeville North
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Paterson takes a smooth step in for the 2nd ball when the setter takes the 1st.  She has...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Kassandra Paterson

Twitter
State: Minnesota
School: Lakeville North
Club: Mizuno Northern Lights
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Highlights

Mary
Lily Peterson

Lily Peterson

MN
S
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Lily
Peterson S
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Swanville
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Peterson caught my attention not only because she was a lefty but she made smart offensive plays on...
Written by Breit Nelson
Mary
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Lily Peterson

Twitter
State: Minnesota
School: Swanville
Club: Alexandria Volleyball Club
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Highlights

Sara Scherber

Sara Scherber

MN
RS/OH
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS RS/OH
CLASS 2025
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Sara
Scherber RS/OH
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Rogers
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Scherber is a lengthy right side who can reach and get some great block touches.  She also has...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Sara Scherber

State: Minnesota
School: Rogers
Club: Crossfire VBC
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Highlights

Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Hannah Strege

Hannah Strege

MN
S
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS S
CLASS 2025
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Hannah
Strege S
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Shakopee
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Strege is eye catching because she is quite tall for most setters and really athletic.  She has good...
Written by Breit Nelson
Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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Hannah Strege

Instagram
State: Minnesota
School: Shakopee
Club: Mizuno M1 Minnesota One Volleyball
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Highlights

Alaina Wilberg

Alaina Wilberg

MN
OH
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS OH
CLASS 2025
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Alaina
Wilberg OH
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Anoka
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Wilberg does a nice job taking a hard swing with a quick snap to it in order to...
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Alaina Wilberg

Instagram
State: Minnesota
School: Anoka
Club: Crossfire
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Claire Kaups

Claire Kaups

MN
OH
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS OH
CLASS 2025
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Claire
Kaups OH
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Hermantown
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Kaups does a really good job setting the block and working hard in transition.  She has quick footwork...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Claire Kaups

Twitter
State: Minnesota
School: Hermantown
Club: Northern Revival
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Lauren Barker

Lauren Barker

MN
RS/OH
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS RS/OH
CLASS 2026
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Lauren
Barker RS/OH
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Chanhassen
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Barker can take a heavy rip and unload on the ball.  She also does a really nice job...
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Lauren Barker

Instagram
State: Minnesota
School: Chanhassen
Club: Vital Volleyball
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Highlights

Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Megan Buri

Megan Buri

MN
S
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS S
CLASS 2026
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Megan
Buri S
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Cretin-Derham Hall
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Buri has quick hands and a fast release on the ball.  She has a lot of potential with...
Written by Breit Nelson
Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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Megan Buri

Twitter
State: Minnesota
School: Cretin-Derham Hall
Club: Kokoro Jrs
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Highlights

Southwest Minnesota State
Avery Fahl

Avery Fahl

MN
S/MB
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS S/MB
CLASS 2026
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Avery
Fahl S/MB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Marshall
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Fahl has really nice technique to go with a great snap on the ball.  I saw her hit...
Written by Breit Nelson
Southwest Minnesota State
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Avery Fahl

Instagram
State: Minnesota
School: Marshall
Club: Southwest MN Volleyball
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Minnesota State-Moorhead
Brooke Gillingham

Brooke Gillingham

MN
S
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS S
CLASS 2026
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Brooke
Gillingham S
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Marshall
|
MN
Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
Gillingham can jump set everything with quick hands and a clean release.  She is smart and knows when...
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Minnesota State-Moorhead
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Brooke Gillingham

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State: Minnesota
School: Marshall
Club: Kandi Elite
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