2025 Stars From Ann Arbor Area, Part 1

<!-- 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:paragraph --> <p>Ann Arbor is no stranger to seeing great athletic performances over the years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to prep volleyball, the area is among the top contributors for elite talent in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's the first part of our 2-part look at the top 2025 players coming out of the Ann Arbor area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Players listed alphabetically</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='189713' first='Addison' last='Ashley'], MH Saline/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashley is a 6'1” middle that is able to play on the right side, as well as the middle. She shows a high court IQ with her ability to score often with offspeed swings, as well as converting out-of-system swings. Ashley plays well off opposing blockers, but when she gets the chance to deliver a power swing, she can plow through them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261152' first='Grace' last='Cooney'], MH Hartland/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooney is a 6-foot middle that is able to create a lot of havoc at the net. The Oakland commit is very quick and agile, which makes her a big asset defensively. She's able to disrupt a lot of the opposing offense. When the ball comes her way on offense, she's able to put it away at a high rate. She can slide around the net well and finish from a variety of attack angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196766' first='Tara' last='Creekmore'], OH Plymouth/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-foot outside, Creekmore has been a strong club performer this winter and it should bode well for her to become one of the dominant hitters in the Ann Arbor area this upcoming fall. She's got the good mix of power and finesse on her swings, but she's also showing she can put down points from the back row. She adjusts well to blockers while in the air, and is very crafty in her play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156293' first='Ella' last='Craggs'], S Northville/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Illinois State commit has been a composed and reliable setter since she was a freshman. She plays the game very instinctively, not having to think about where the ball needs to go and at what tempo. Craggs can hit all the locations and gets the best out of her teammates. She's the kind of leader any team would love to have.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='288956' first='Sophia' last='Kellogg'], OH Plymouth Christian/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kellogg is a polished outside that is technically sound in all areas of the game, which you would expect out of coach's kid. She's got the instincts to make the tough plays, but she also has a lot of on-court leadership that can't be understated. Kellogg isn't afraid to take on the pressure moments in a tight match. She's got the ability to swing momentum in her team's favor with a powerful kill in the right moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156313' first='Marie' last='Laurio'], OH Saline/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laurio has been a hitter that has raised her game a lot over the last couple of years. The Syracuse commit has really shined this club season, as she's dialed up another level of intensity on her strikes. Laurio explodes off the floor to come down hard over the top of the ball and send it to the floor in the blink of an eye. Her defense has improved a lot as well, as has her leadership skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->