Nebraska’s Small-Town Liberos with Big Defensive Numbers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're back on the small-town beat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nebraska is known for its hidden gems around the prep volleyball map, and this is especially true at the libero position. Some of the state's most transformative defenders come from small locales and put up Nebraska's most eye-popping dig numbers. A few of these athletes even take these talents to the biggest club venues, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we embark on the October grind, we're giving a nod to a few small-town talents who have filled up the stat sheet along the end line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["189328"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fd75f655dbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sure, we can include Norris on this list. After all, Borer has averaged 5.2 digs per set against Nebraska's best offenses from Class B and beyond. This is especially impressive given Norris' stacked group of defensive specialists who can all pile up digs in any match. Borer is a future D1 standout who prolongs a long tradition of libero standouts for the Titans. We'll see if it leads to a postseason breakthrough this November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["495102"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fd75f655e25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is not our first shoutout for North Platte St. Patrick's senior libero. Fleck had her huge breakout in 2023 with 5.8 digs per set for the Irish. She has repeated this enormous feat as a senior and remains one of Nebraska's most statistically productive defenders. It's no coincidence that St. Patrick's has tallied some impressive recent results and continues to climb the Class C2 hierarchy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["462593"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fd75f655e6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vacha has seen occasional stints as a frontcourt attacker for Logan View/Scribner-Snyder, but her biggest numbers have come in the back row. She just reached her 1,000-career-dig milestone and is on pace to eclipse her 400-dig effort from 2023. Her 6.1 digs per set are among the state's best, but Vacha also provides the steady passing that won't appear on a box score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Addison Toelle","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"West Point-Beemer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fd75f655f0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're rolling with several seniors for this feature. Toelle runs the backcourt for West Point-Beemer and has primarily been slotted in the middle-back area for floor defense. This crucial role has yielded over six digs per set in 2024, putting Toelle over 1,000 career digs for the Cadets. West Point-Beemer is enjoying a winning season so far this year, and it starts with the team's veteran presence along the end line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["349487"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fd75f655f53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kopf remains a major trendsetter among Nebraska's Class of 2026 defenders. She has accumulated 5.8 digs per set for Tri-County en route to the team's impressive 14-7 start. We've seen how effective Kopf can be when competing on the national club stage with [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''], so her continued success on the prep side is no surprise. This talented junior is about to surpass her total dig output as a sophomore and will reach even higher throughout October.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='735222' first='Olivia' last='Wolff']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Blair","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fd75f655fec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">How about a nod to the Blair Bears? This northeast Nebraska program has put together a winning effort in 2024 while navigating a tough regional schedule. A challenging slate hasn't stopped Wolff from putting up some of the best dig totals among Nebraska's 2027s. She has chipped in with 4.7 digs per set while absorbing plenty of serve-receive volume throughout the year. Wolff's emergence provides a foundational piece for Blair to build around for this year and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[730564],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fd75f65603c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Timmerman has wasted no time entering the spotlight in the state's freshman class. She is commanding the backcourt for Norfolk Catholic as the 14-2 Knights assert themselves in the C2 championship discussion. Timmerman's debut has been highlighted by over 5.2 digs per set and a wealth of assists in out-of-system situations. Her all-around prowess will be fun to follow during Norfolk Catholic's postseason pursuit--and during next year's club season with Nebraska Elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->