Prez Day StL Athletes Under The Radar: 17 Open
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With next weekend being the biggest club volleyball weekend in the country, our focus will be on the Saint Louis edition of the annual President’s Day tournament pilgrimage to convention centers everywhere. Here are six athletes from three clubs flying…
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Continue ReadingWith next weekend being the biggest club volleyball weekend in the country, our focus will be on the Saint Louis edition of the annual President’s Day tournament pilgrimage to convention centers everywhere. Here are six athletes from three clubs flying under the radar and looking to make waves next weekend.
Evansville United U17-Black
EU has slowly but surely become a force in southwestern Indiana. With three Division 1 commitments already on this squad, this year is no different. If anything, this roster needs MORE attention because of the high level of play already in the practice gym. Emma Bruggenschmidt Emma Bruggenschmidt 6'0" | OH Castle | 2026 State IN (’26, 6-0 OH, Castle) is a big and physical outside that can play both pins with strength and has the size to go after any block put in front of her. Her volleyball IQ is also quite high—playing up a year looks natural to this young lady. Caroline Kenworthy Caroline Kenworthy 5'7" | DS/L Castle | 2025 State IN (’25, 5-7, DS/L, Castle) wears the special jersey with pride. Fast feet, a strong base and a quiet platform make her an ideal choice for recruiting a high-level libero.
Metro VBC 17 Pink
The “other” club in the Evansville area is anything but “other”. Metro has its fair share of size and skill, starting with Halle McDurmon Halle McDurmon 5'10" | MB Evansville Mater Dei | 2025 State IN (’25, 6-0 MB/RS, Mater Dei). Big and strong, Halle can adjust to any tempo set in the middle, take up space on the block, and hit all angles to score points for her team. Her long arms and high attack point make her very hard to block. Kaitlyn Oakley Kaitlyn Oakley 5'11" | MB North Posey | 2025 State IN (’25, 6-0 RS/MB, North Posey) plays a ton of middle for this team, but has the footwork to be an exceptional right side at the next level.
Summit 17Blue Elite
On the other end of the state, this Fort Wayne-area squad pulls from all types of different skill sets. Athletic for days, Bailey Sinish Bailey Sinish 5'11" | OH Carroll | 2026 State IN (’26, 5-11 OH, Carroll) owns both the single-match kill record (28) AND the high jump record (5’8″) at her school. Her springy abilities and natural athleticism are traits that allow her to points regularly, and can easily take over a match if you let her. Keira Dommer Keira Dommer 5'8" | S Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran | 2026 State IN (’26, 5-9 S, Concordia Lutheran) is a scrappy and tough setter that gets to every ball, both in- and out-of-system, and makes them all hittable for her teammates.