Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 3)
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Final 2025s Kassandra Paterson MN #142 DS/L #24 HEIGHT 5'7" POS DS/L CLASS 2025 View Profile Kassandra Paterson Twitter State: Minnesota School: Lakeville North Club: Mizuno Northern Lights Paterson takes a smooth step in for the 2nd ball when the…
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Paterson takes a smooth step in for the 2nd ball when the setter takes the 1st. She has good ball control and communication skills. Paterson is fast and gets a lot of really sound defensive touches.
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Peterson caught my attention not only because she was a lefty but she made smart offensive plays on the ball. The first she made a stealthy tip that dribbled over the block and then followed it by powering through the block. Peterson was gritty and resilient and found ways to score.
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Scherber is a lengthy right side who can reach and get some great block touches. She also has a high contact and wrist snap. Scherber is explosive and knows how to use her power to score.
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Strege is eye catching because she is quite tall for most setters and really athletic. She has good movement off the net to get to the 2nd ball. Strege has quick hands and good location on her sets.
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Wilberg does a nice job taking a hard swing with a quick snap to it in order to manufacture kills. She is explosive in her approach and takes a strong swing on either pin. Wilberg is fast and consistent on and off the net.
Kaups does a really good job setting the block and working hard in transition. She has quick footwork and puts up a big block. Kaups is precise and powerful at the net.
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Barker can take a heavy rip and unload on the ball. She also does a really nice job reading the serve and opening up early to create a strong angle in serve receive. Barker has a fast arm swing and beats a lot of opposing blocks.
Buri has quick hands and a fast release on the ball. She has a lot of potential with a high contact point and sound form. Buri brings speed and smart setting choices to the court.
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Fahl has really nice technique to go with a great snap on the ball. I saw her hit a number of different shots that were all very smart and effective. Fahl has a fast swing that generates a lot of power in order to blast through most blocks.
Gillingham can jump set everything with quick hands and a clean release. She is smart and knows when it’s best to used her platform and when to push a quick ball to the outside. Gillingham moves the ball around and runs her offense like a seasoned pro.