Five For ’25: Team Indiana Athletes You Need To See

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Team Indiana recently released their roster lists for their older (15s-18s) kids, and there are SO many athletes that are worth watching in multiple graduating classes. I took the time to look at the class of '25 and pick what I thought might be the next five that commit to playing somewhere at the next level. Here they are, from two different rosters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elite 18.1</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Of the couple of kids that caught my eye over the past year or so, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172345' first='Skylar' last='Kritzmire'] ('25, 5-10 OH, Roncalli)</strong> might have the best upside. She's a six-rotation primary passer that has a springy nature to her. She transitions quickly, reacts well and has a quick arm swing that terminates regularly. I like how she's seemingly always around the ball---to me, this is a sign of a ready-to-play attitude that comes with big-time volleyball. It's refreshing to know that there are kids out there that want the pressure of constantly and consistently producing, even when things don't go well for the team. Skylar is that kid.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Elite 17.1</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top 17s team at Team Indiana has no shortage of high-end players with plug-and-play skills for the next level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='260986' first='Amanda' last='Ailes'] ('25, 5-9 S, Carmel)</strong> is a recent transfer from Circle City, and immediately becomes the primary setter for this athletic bunch. She has quick, deceptive hands and locates the ball with precision. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172321' first='Grace' last='Isakson'] ('25, 5-9 OH, North Central)</strong> can finally show her worth after not seeing much court time this past fall---there were TWELVE seniors on NC's squad this past season. If anything, Grace is hungry to show her abilities, yet doesn't have the wear and tear a full fall season can bring. I look forward to seeing her progress quickly this spring. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='254823' first='Adri' last='Hamilton'] ('25, 5-8 OH, Westfield)</strong> is one of <em>many</em> Westfield kids that can do a little of everything. Strong-armed and athletic, Miss Hamilton hits a heavier ball than her frame would dictate, and can probably terminate on the outdoor courts as well---her approach to the game makes her look like a beach player. Finally, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172341' first='Maddi' last='Higginson'] ('25, 5-5 DS/L, Center Grove)</strong> has been in my purview for quite some time, as she plays in my home district as a three-rotation DS for the Trojans. Her feet are active while her platform is calm in serve receive, she owns the back third of the court as a middle-back option on defense, and reads plays better than most. Regardless of if she wears the special jersey or not this spring, Miss Higginson is an excellent pickup for a school looking for a DS that can do everything.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->