Twenty-Four To Watch in 2024 - Part 1

It's time for the next wave of players to take over and leave their final mark on the prep scene. Let's look at twenty-four available prospects who could be great additions to a college program.    Hemmer reads the ball off the server's hand well and she can make a quick first step to the ball. She does a solid job on defense no matter which wing defense spot she is playing she is built for the quick reaction time needed. Hemmer also does a great job stepping in to take the 2nd contact when needed.     Kiebel is more versatile than I even realized. I've only known her in the setting role but last year she was one of her high school's most prolific attackers. She's athletic and explosive and is definitely worth keeping an eye on this season. Kiebel is likely to be one of those players you can't take off the court.     Roxberg can pack a serious punch. She does a great job working sidelines and gets up in the air quickly. Roxberg has a very intimidating presence at the net and utilizes that to its fullest.     Yost does a nice job making the best first step to the ball on defense. She's also quick to take the second ball when the team is out of system. Yost is sound on serve receive and does a nice job extending her range while keeping a strong platform.     Carvell has a lot of length and she's figured out how to use it. She doesn't shy away from taking the overpass or going after the split in the block. Carvell gets up in the air quickly and takes her swing, trusting her setter to put the ball directly in her hands.     Connell is another setter that you will want to keep an eye on this fall. She has length to make her a good 5-1 option without losing anything on the blocking standpoint. Connell reads the ball well and has a way of making big plays when needed. I am interested to see what she does in her senior campaign with Prior Lake.     Traczyk is another dynamic middle coming up in the ranks for Eagan. She is fast to get in the air and has a very quick swing. Traczyk puts up a big block that is hard to work around and presses the ball straight to the ground.     Teams will actively avoid serving near Christ. She isn't afraid to use her hands on defense or charge the roll shot. Christ also makes a great 2nd contact when the setter makes the 1st. She has control and gives the ball just the right height for her teams to execute.     MacLeod really stepped up in some big matches so far this year. Her all-around game has been solid from big defensive plays to a scorching attack out of the middle back. MacLeod is serving really well and creating a lot of confusion for the opposing serve receive.     Dienger is really athletic and versatile as an attacker. She can swing from anywhere on the net and terminate in transition. Dienger could be a dangerous weapon this fall and a strong presence at the net.     Murphy is smart with her shot selection and she isn't afraid to mix it up from rally to rally. She can swing with a really heavy arm and bury the ball down the line. Murphy does a great job working around the block and making the defenders job really difficult.     Anderson sees the court well and will pick apart a defense. She can take the ball down the line or send the ball wide off of hands. Watch out if the block is late because she will light it up.

It's time for the next wave of players to take over and leave their final mark on the prep scene. Let's look at twenty-four available prospects who could be great additions to a college program.