Iowa, Minnesota Athletes Standout At PD Madness In Miltown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What I always enjoy about events with teams coming from different states is a chance to see new teams, new athletes, new combinations of matchups that I haven't seen before.&nbsp; I knew heading into the weekend we had a really special combination of teams where the Minnesota and Iowa teams would be making their way East to take on some top teams in Wisconsin.&nbsp; These athletes did not disappoint as Iowa and Minnesota athletes put on quite a show at the Prep Dig Madness in Miltown.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":533150,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/DSC07524.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-533150" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='490015' first='Mazie' last='Sweers']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":533151,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/DSC07501.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-533151" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='493971' first='Allison' last='Toft']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Iowa Select 15 Mizuno&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Iowa Select out of the Quad Cities came into the weekend with a highly powerful, balanced attack.&nbsp; On the outside they have a 1-2 punch in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490015' first='Mazie' last='Sweers'] and [player_tooltip player_id='489674' first='Jordan' last='Tegeler'].</strong>&nbsp; Sweers has had a big freshman year where she started for Pleasant Valley High School where they advanced to the final four of Iowa's largest class.&nbsp; She has plenty of pop on her swing with the ability to score points from the front and backrow.&nbsp; Teleger is long and athletic where she has a high contact point and the ability to take what the defense gives her.&nbsp; She can go line, cross, or hit a roll shot over the block.&nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='493971' first='Allison' last='Toft'] </strong>was a force out of the middle and saw opportunities in serve receive to swing from the outside.&nbsp; She is incredibly dynamic, connecting well with her setter, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490009' first='Leah' last='Caffery'] </strong>who can put it on the dot for Toft who has a really fast arm.&nbsp; Caffery runs quite an offense where she has an incredibly high IQ.&nbsp; Everything starts with her footwork where she can get to the ball with her hands high ready to jump set.&nbsp; When she needs to, she can take it over on her own to score points.&nbsp; In the backrow is a really steady and dependable libero in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='555705' first='Claire' last='Haars'] </strong>who can provide a really consistent first contact.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MN Core 16-1&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MN Core is from the Waconia area just West of the Twins Cities Metro.&nbsp; This team finished fifth overall where they advanced to the gold pool after going 2-1 on Saturday.&nbsp; <strong>Brooklyn Kaczmarek </strong>was impressive out of the middle with her athletic ability and knack for scoring points. Riley Schneider was another impressive point scorer with her ability to find the other side of the court.&nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523072' first='Avery' last='Merritt'] </strong>was everywhere as a setter.&nbsp; She was extremely scrappy and found a way to get her hands to the ball to set up her attackers.&nbsp; She was even able to be physical at the net when needed.&nbsp; In the backrow is libero, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523076' first='Gracyn' last='Schneider'] </strong>who was able to get their side of the net in system with a steady and dependable first contact.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":533153,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/DSC07466.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-533153" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='747694' first='Alyvia' last='Newman']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SMV 15-1 Black, 16-1 Black, and 16-2 Silver</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a treat to have [program_tooltip program_id='429180' first='Southern' last='Minnesota Volleyball'] (SMV) in the house at the [program_tooltip program_id='428672' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting'] Center this past weekend.  This is the premier volleyball club in Southeast Minnesota where they have produced many athletes who have played at the collegiate level.  At the 15s level, SMV was able to start the day by taking a set off of Iowa Select 15 Mizuno on Saturday.  <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532608' first='Gabby' last='Moritz']</strong> really stood out for this team where she has an aggressive and powerful approach and swing.  She can score points from anywhere.  She preps at Kasson-Mantorville High School, a storied program in Southeast Minnesota.  Another attacker on this team is  <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='507536' first='Mickele' last='Mutschelknaus']</strong> who can flat out fly and pack a punch with her swing.  She is a multisport athlete who also plays basketball at Rochester Mayo High School.  SMV 16-1 Black made their way to the semifiinals before dropping a touch three set match against [program_tooltip program_id='428662' first='Wisconsin' last='Ice'].  This was a well balanced team with one of their top attackers being <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='747694' first='Alyvia' last='Newman']</strong> who was electric on the outside.  <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='227877' first='Falon' last='Hepola'] </strong>brought a lot of grit, energy, and intensity as a setter as well as [player_tooltip player_id='522739' first='Teagan' last='Barnett'] who was sure to score points on the outside.  This SMV group will be heading to Madison next to take on LOVBfest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Savy Repinksi and [player_tooltip player_id='434314' first='Lydia' last='Kimball'] - Elevate 16s</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elevate is out of Western Wisconsin where Repinski preps at Winona Cotter and Kimball attends La Crescent High School right along the Mississippi River.&nbsp; Repinski is a really athletic and physical setter who can get her hands on the ball anywhere on the court and can be offensive herself.&nbsp; Kimball was powerful on the outside.&nbsp; The two were a solid combo for Elevate all weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1779544391771668931","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/PrepDigChris/status/1779544391771668931 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->