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Madness in Miltown: 7 Mighty Middles from 17/18s

Madness in Miltown: 7 Mighty Middles from 17/18s
Allison Bostley of Infinity 17 Navy
Breit Nelson
Breit Nelson April 20, 2024 @ 10:47 PM
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Zoe Emineth
Zoe Emineth 6'0" | MB | 2025
WI
Maddy Wilson
Maddy Wilson 5'10" | MB | 2025
WI
Anna Hennessey
Anna Hennessey 5'10" | 2025
WI
Marah Gruen
Marah Gruen MB | 2024
WI
Allison Bostley
Allison Bostley 6'3" | MB | 2025
WI
Natalia Farrugia
Natalia Farrugia 6'0" | MB | 2024
WI
Jaydnn Gruner
Jaydnn Gruner 5'11" | RS | 2024
WI
Sophia Nowak
Sophia Nowak 5'10" | MB | 2024
WI
Lexi Nelson
Lexi Nelson 6'0" | OH | 2024
MN
Madison Burr
Madison Burr 6'2" | RS | 2024
MN
Kiley Passow
Kiley Passow 5'10" | MB | 2025
MN
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Prep Dig Madness in Miltown did not disappoint and there were some crazy talented middles to watch this weekend. Here are some that made some mighty moves in the middle.

Kiley Passow

Kiley Passow

MN
MB
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS MB
CLASS 2025
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Kiley
Passow MB
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Pine Island
|
MN
Madness in Miltown: 7 Mighty Middles from 17/18s
Passow is not new to me but I did enjoy seeing her take some big rips off the...
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Kiley Passow

State: Minnesota
School: Pine Island
Club: Southern Minnesota Volleyball
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Jaydnn Gruner

Jaydnn Gruner

WI
RS
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS RS
CLASS 2024
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Jaydnn
Gruner RS
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Baraboo
|
WI
Madness in Miltown: 7 Mighty Middles from 17/18s
Gruner runs some great routes out of serve receive.  She is quick off the ground, has her arm...
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Jaydnn Gruner

State: Wisconsin
School: Baraboo
Club: Madtown Juniors
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Sophia Nowak

Sophia Nowak

WI
MB
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS MB
CLASS 2024
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Sophia
Nowak MB
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Arrowhead
|
WI
Madness in Miltown: 7 Mighty Middles from 17/18s
Nowak is fast laterally across the net and closes the block time and time again.  I swear she...
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Sophia Nowak

State: Wisconsin
School: Arrowhead
Club: Milwaukee Sting
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Marah Gruen

Marah Gruen

WI
MB
POS MB
CLASS 2024
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Marah
Gruen MB
Class
2024
HS
Royall
|
WI
Madness in Miltown: 7 Mighty Middles from 17/18s
You have to love a 6 rotaqtion middle.  Gruen is not only that but she is solid in...
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Marah Gruen

State: Wisconsin
School: Royall
Club: Elevate
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Anna Hennessey

Anna Hennessey

WI
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS N/A
CLASS 2025
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Anna
Hennessey
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Highland
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WI
Madness in Miltown: 7 Mighty Middles from 17/18s
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Anna Hennessey

State: Wisconsin
School: Highland
Club: Infinity Volleyball Crew
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Allison Bostley

Allison Bostley

WI
MB
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS MB
CLASS 2025
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Allison
Bostley MB
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Verona
|
WI
Madness in Miltown: 7 Mighty Middles from 17/18s
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