2025 Prospect Roulette For May

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2025 is now on the verge of stepping into their final year of volleyball. With that, it's time to look into a few of the members as part of our May Prospect Roulette.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's how it works: I'll pop up a random number generator that includes the 2025 rankings. I'll generate 10 numbers and the 10 that come up will be the ranking of the player. I'll then spotlight those players in the article to help give them some more attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's 150 players ranked in our Class of 2025. Let's see who has the lucky numbers this month:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The </em><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/1124/register/michigan-freshman-showcase"><em>Michigan Freshman Showcase</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/1136/register/michigan-stock-up-showcase"><em>Michigan Stock Up Showcase</em></a><em> are coming to Pontiac on Aug. 4. You can get $10 off your registration when you sign up by using code “EllisDig2024.” Be sure to register today.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>59. [player_tooltip player_id='446690' first='Anneliese' last='De Jong'], RS Kalamazoo Christian/Dead Frog</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-footer that is one of the top finishers on the right side in the class, De Jong has picked up her game to another level with Dead Frog this club season. De Jong has a lot of power on the right pin and she attacks some sharp angles. She has a great motor that keeps her playing to a high level throughout a lengthy match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>51. [player_tooltip player_id='224600' first='Cali' last='Stevons'], S DeWitt/MVA</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This high-energy setter plays with a lot of top leadership qualities and brings a lot of good things out of her teammates. Stevons has a smooth touch on her sets and she isn't afraid to make an aggressive choice when the time calls for it. Her energy transfers well to her defensive play, where she puts in a lot of effort to make a tough dig and back up her hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>77. [player_tooltip player_id='438479' first='Bianca' last='Pine-Robinson'], OH/DS Mercy/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pine-Robinson was already a solid defender that looked very comfortable in the back row, but she's worked hard on her offensive game to become more of a complete player. The right side has been a favorable spot for her this club season. She's reading defenses very well and finishing points at a high rate while finding her power swing more consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>126. [player_tooltip player_id='156330' first='Ella' last='Sikorski'], DS/L Regina/Monsters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sikorski has been a reliable defender for Regina since she joined the team as a freshman. She's approaching 1,000 kills in her prep career while being a consistently steady server. Sikorski always looks very composed and never overwhelmed despite going up against some of the top hitters in the state on a regular basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>82. [player_tooltip player_id='261176' first='Kendall' last='Williams'], MH Grand Blanc/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is committed to Bowling Green and she's looked like a much-improved player in the last year. Williams has had a lot more opportunities to shine and she's taking advantage of it. She has a lot of spring in her step and can react quickly at the net to put home a 50-50 ball. When the ball comes her way, she's got a smooth swing and powers through blockers well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>27. [player_tooltip player_id='156319' first='Addison' last='Newblatt'], OH Clarkston/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Newblatt was one of the most improved players in the last year as she finally overcame some lingering injuries and had a chance to showcase what she can do. Newblatt is one of the most explosive hitters in the class and she plays with a lot of intent and drive. Her serving and defense have made a lot of strides as well. She's committed to Fordham and seems like she could be in line for a big 2024 fall season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>20. [player_tooltip player_id='472798' first='Cassidy' last='Pratley'], MH Harper Creek</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pratley is heading to Western Michigan in the fall of 2025. The multi-sport talent is a natural athlete and that allows her to make some impressive plays on the court without much effort. She's got some of the best footwork at the position, which allows her to come down on the ball at sharp angles and leave defenders without a chance to react.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>8. [player_tooltip player_id='156307' first='Shelby' last='Ignash'], MH Cass City/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ignash is one of the best athletes to come out of Cass City in any sport. The Texas Tech commit is proving she can hang with any other hitter in the state. At 6'1” Ignash has the length to play well above the net, but then when you mix in his athleticism, she can be an unstoppable force. Ignash can dial up a lot of velocity on her attacks with a fundamentally smooth swing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>33. [player_tooltip player_id='288965' first='Lili' last='Smith'], S/RS Flushing/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a dual-position player that can excel in both roles. As a nearly 6-foot setter, Smith can run a fast offense and mix up the hitters and locations well. In her hitting role, Smith knows where the place the ball and isn't afraid to attack the boundaries and fit the shot in a tight space. She's just got a very good feel for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>68. [player_tooltip player_id='261190' first='Makayla' last='Credit'], OH/MH South Lyon East/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Credit is part of the incredible roster of hitters at South Lyon East. She can play anywhere along the net and come through with a big momentum-swinging kill. Though she doesn't have the size of some her middle teammates, the 5'8” Credit can jump with anyone. She's got a lot of recoil off the floor, along with a quick swing that generates a lot of power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->