Top 250 Expo: Capturing Performances (Part 5)
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Final 2026s Audrey Rydell HEIGHT 6'1" POS MB CLASS 2026 Audrey Rydell School: Fargo North Club: Summit I love the fact that this athlete came all the way from North Dakota to showcase her skills. And she really did just…
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Audrey Rydell
Audrey Rydell
I love the fact that this athlete came all the way from North Dakota to showcase her skills. And she really did just that. Rydell slices the ball to the sidelines and reaches to get a high contact above the opposing block. She has a fast arm swing that has a lot of power to back it up.
Thein commanded attention when she absolutely unloaded on a ball and her court went bonkers for her. (FYI-I love those moments.) This is a player you do not want to send an overpass to because she will tear the leather off the ball. Thein also sets up and puts up a really solid block.
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Yu hit a really nice line shot when I got to her court and then she just kept using different shots. She does a really good job of using and hands that may be left out in the open to tool. Yu is a very efficient and smart player.
I really like watching Westerholm’s movement to the ball. I was effecient and smooth and she made a great push to the right pin. I could see her being a real energizer on a team with her natural leader mentality and how she carries herself.
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Megan Anderson
Megan Anderson
Anderson is quick and has nice control of her platform in serve receive. She brings a steady presence on the court with communication and encouragement. Anderson is a constant on the 1st contact and would be a good player to look at for the next level.
Bunge is a stick of dynomite. She is super explosive and does a great job of nailing the deep corners. Bunge has a big heavy swing that packs a punch and she can take swings from anywhere on the net with a high contact point and fast swing.
One thing I really liked about Burton was how she consistently gave her attackers hittable balls. No matter what she was given she would better the ball so her attackers could take a swing. Burton simply commands control of the ball and the game.
Carvell was quick to get in the air and took a fast swing to put the ball down. She makes solid contact on the ball and could really hit from anywhere on the net. Carvell is a strong athlete and well-trained attacker.
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Cotton does a great job of consistently getting the ball all the way out to the pins. Her technique is solid with great footwork and keeping the ball high and getting it out of her hands quickly. Cotton can run any tempo between the pins and in the backrow.
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Hagedorn gets off the ground super fast with explosive power. She sees the block really well and works around it. Hagedorn gets to the ball quickly with her feet, has a high contact point, and knows how to terminate.