2024 Club Preview: L2 171

The L2 program is relatively new to the Michigan club scene, but they have quickly stockpiled talent that is looking to prove themselves.   This year's L2 171 squad has a lot of potential. They also have a lot of size.   It certainly seems like L2 will be a squad making some big victories over the next few months.   <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='261152' first='Grace' last='Cooney'] – Hartland</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='179732' first='Isabelle' last='Henry'] – Clarkton</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='189713' first='Addison' last='Ashley'] – Saline</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='196766' first='Tara' last='Creekmore'] – Plymouth</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='357522' first='Bella' last='Colon'] – Troy</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='156298' first='Chloe' last='Giehtbrock'] – Marian</td></tr><tr><td>Morgan Lozzi – Clarkston</td><td>Cecilia Regoli – Novi</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='156310' first='Kylie' last='Kennedy'] – Lakeland</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='261190' first='Makayla' last='Credit'] – South Lyon East</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dynamic setter</h2>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/01/DSC_6370.jpg?w=629" alt="" class="wp-image-502750" style="width:209px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='156298' first='Chloe' last='Giehtbrock'] </figcaption></figure>   Last year [player_tooltip player_id='156298' first='Chloe' last='Giehtbrock'] committed herself to becoming a setter and she did so while planting her flag in the L2 program.   It was a good 2023 club year for Giehtbrock, who earned herself a commitment to Arizona for college.   This fall, Giehtbrock had to sit out the prep season due to transferring to Marian.   The 6'2” setter is now fresh and ready to go for the 2024 club season with L2 171.   She's got the size and athleticism you look for in a setter at the D1 college level. Now she's adding to her game and showing a lot more fluidity in her play. Her decision-making is quicker and more concise.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A lot of size in the middle</h2>   This L2 squad really should feel good about its middles, because they have three that can all take over a match and change momentum.   [player_tooltip player_id='261152' first='Grace' last='Cooney'] is a 6-footer from Hartland that is committed to Oakland. She is a big reason the Eagles were able to end a lengthy district championship drought. She hit .346 on the season and was tied for the team lead in kills during the prep season.   [player_tooltip player_id='189713' first='Addison' last='Ashley'] is a 6'1” middle from the Saline program that came on strong late for the Hornets against some top competition. She's definitely got the quickness and power to be a game-changer.   [player_tooltip player_id='179732' first='Isabelle' last='Henry'] was a key piece to Clarkston's run to the D1 semifinals. The 6'1” junior finished the season with a .361 hitting percentage and was dialed in over the final month of play. Her instincts are already at a high level.   These three middles give L2 a lot of imposing size to work with offensive and defensively.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Outside power</h2>   To compliment the size at middle and setter, L2 171 also has some explosive outsides to work with in [player_tooltip player_id='196766' first='Tara' last='Creekmore'], [player_tooltip player_id='357522' first='Bella' last='Colon'] and [player_tooltip player_id='261190' first='Makayla' last='Credit'].   Creekmore is a 6-footer from the Plymouth program that adds even more size to this already impressive roster. Creekmore has polished her defensive play as well and is turning into a solid all-around player.   Colon comes from the Troy program. She's a force in all phases of the game and has challenged herself against a lot of top hitters in order to get better.   Credit comes from the South Lyon East program. At 5'8”, Credit has spent time playing the middle as well, but was more than able to hold her own. She's very explosive off the floor and brings a lot of arm power. As she develops her consistency, Credit is going to shine through.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defensive workhorses</h2>   L2 is also going to be a team that won't shy away from defensive hustle.   This squad has three primary DS options that can also fly to the ball and are going to give everything they have to get a dig.   Morgan Lozzi, Cecilia Regoli and [player_tooltip player_id='156310' first='Kylie' last='Kennedy'] make up this defense and L2 can turn to any of them for a big dig.   All come from strong defensive programs as well. Lozzi comes from Clarkston, Regoli comes from Novi and Kennedy from Lakeland.   Each has their own strengths, but all also bring a solid serve to the court that can swing momentum.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Early results</h2>   The L2 program competed in the Nike Classic to open the year two weeks ago.   While L2 suffered some close closes early, including one to Dead Frog 17 Black, the team rallied to win four of five matches midway through the weekend. That included a win over Unified 17-1 and a nice three-set victory over AVC CLE 17 Red.   In the end, L2 came in 11th place with a loss in the gold bracket to NKYVC 17-1 Tsunami.   L2 plays against this upcoming weekend in the Northen Lights Qualifier. It will be interesting to see the improvement they show in two weeks. It could be a sign of the trajectory of this squad.

The L2 program is relatively new to the Michigan club scene, but they have quickly stockpiled talent that is looking to prove themselves.