2025 Rankings: Top Five Opposites

Mike Bryant March 24, 2024 @ 01:49 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='151957' first='Malia' last='Brinkman'] Brinkman has the biggest arm and contact point among this collection of opposites. She stands at 6'1 and has the ability to contact well above the net. Her big approach pattern helps create momentum and lift that helps her effectively challenge the biggest blocks. Her length and jump are also a huge asset as she can close down opposing hitters well when block. An MND prospect, Brinkman is equally effective from both sides of the court while also having skills to contribute effectively in serve receive and defensively.   <img class="wp-image-494559" style="width: 150px" src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/181-Natalya-Bergant.jpg" alt="">[player_tooltip player_id='289172' first='Natalya' last='Bergant'] (*pictured) Bergant is a key contributor to our top 17U Ohio team from AVC. At 6'0, the lefty had near mirror image efforts the past two varsity seasons for Lake Catholic at over 230 total kills as the Cougars are the current two-time DII state champs. She has a career average of 2.7 k/s with an efficiency of .303 over three seasons, making her a great option at the right pin.   [player_tooltip player_id='152058' first='Caroline' last='Moore'] A key member of the DII state champs in 2023, Moore is one of the best right side arms in the greater Cincy area. The Oakland commit was a top-10 attacker in the GGCL this past fall at 229 total kills for a 2.3 k/s average. At 5'11 and left-handed, she has great arm control in the air and can unleash some big pace in all directions.   [player_tooltip player_id='151963' first='Lyla' last='Schmitt'] With over 400 career kills for Bishop Fenwick, Schmitt had an abbreviated 2023 high school season yet she still averaged nearly two kills per set to maintain her career average at 2.1 k/s. She is a reliable arm on the right side of the court as evidenced by her sophomore season when she earned 226 kills.   [player_tooltip player_id='176093' first='Makenna' last='Grimes'] A Buckeye Volleyball prospect, Grimes can elevate and swing. She is 5'9 with athleticism that helps her compete very well at the net. The lefty has a big arm and can generate power or swing with good control to exploit space in the opposing defense. She had a breakout varsity season in 2023 as she earned a career best 174 kills for a 2.1 k/s average while also collecting 156 total digs.

Malia Brinkman Malia Brinkman 6'1" | RS Mount Notre Dame | 2025 State OH
Brinkman has the biggest arm and contact point among this collection of opposites. She stands at 6'1 and has the ability to contact well above the net. Her big approach pattern helps create momentum and lift that helps her effectively challenge the biggest blocks. Her length and jump are also a huge asset as she can close down opposing hitters well when block. An MND prospect, Brinkman is equally effective from both sides of the court while also having skills to contribute effectively in serve receive and defensively.