Powerhouse Pins from the Champions Cup
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The Prep Dig Champions Cup was this past weekend, and it was a blast. It was my first time covering the event, and I had so much fun seeing all of the teams. There was a lot of talent across…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Dig Champions Cup was this past weekend, and it was a blast. It was my first time covering the event, and I had so much fun seeing all of the teams. There was a lot of talent across all age divisions. In this article, we are going to focus on the top pins.
Abby is an explosive and fast pin hitter with a vertical that is sky-high. She is an energizer on the court and was one of the top players at the tournament. Abby swings fearlessly in both the front and back row. Whether she is hitting high hands, powering through a block, or finding a deep corner, Abby knows how to manufacture points on the court.
Caroline is incredibly powerful, reliable, and versatile. When she connects, she can rip the ball. Her line shot is lethal. Caroline is a 6-rotation athlete who did a little bit of everything for Wisconsin Elite. She is an impact player on both the outside and right side and can earn points in all six rotations.
Samya was nothing but impressive the entire weekend. She is a high-flying pin who is a go-to hitter on her team. Samya makes consistent contact and is very fast in transition. Her ability to earn points out of system caught my eye. Samya is also a strong passer and regularly contributes in a big way on defense and serve receive.
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Avery impressed me with her all-around play this weekend. She was clean and consistent in the back row and had an aggressive mindset in the front row. Avery is consistent across the board and a reliable player in every skill.
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Charley is a player to watch. She had a huge impact at the tournament and is a powerhouse player. Charley is aggressive and efficient and nearly unstoppable once she gets on a roll. She is a player who will only continue to impress as she plays more.
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Tessa Linstroth
Tessa Linstroth
Tessa is a powerful pin who doesn’t miss a beat on the court. She is a go-to hitter whose swings pack a punch. She has a high contact point and unloads on the ball when she sees the opportunity.
Miley is a 6-rotation pin who is a difference-maker. She is a talented passer and dependable on both serve receive and defense. Miley takes an explosive approach and has a toolbox of shots to manufacture points.
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Petra Bassel
Petra Bassel
Petra never misses a beat on the court. She is such a gamer and finds a way to make tough plays work. Petra is scrappy and can be impactful both in and out of system. She is a fun player to watch and consistently impacts the game in a positive way.
Isabella was unstoppable throughout the tournament, but she really impressed me on day 2. Everything she touched seemed to be gold. Isabella was aggressive and fearless on offense. She made momentum-changing plays that helped lead her team to a championship.
You can’t ignore Emily’s impact on the court. She plays all six rotations on the pin. While she contributed significantly on offense, she was one of the most talented defenders at the tournament. Emily is gritty and determined on the court, making her a highly competitive player in all of her skills.
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Ava is a springy and quick pin hitter. She plays all six rotations and is a go-to hitter in the front and back row. Her vertical is sky-high, and she balances power and finesse, finding good shots and powerhouse swings. Ava is a player to watch in this class.
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Maylee’s ball control and shot selection are impressive. She is great in transition and brings a confident and consistent mindset to the court. Her high, consistent contact point and good court awareness help her manufacture points.