Offensive Weapons Set to Dominate D2 Sectionals

The competition is heating up in Division 2. The sectional semifinals are just a few days away, and the trip to Green Bay is just two matches away for those who make it. There have been several upsets in Division 2, but most of the brackets have played out as seeded. Let's take a look at the offensive weapons that have been making a difference in the run-up to sectionals.    Bridget is an athlete who knows how to earn points. She has been a reliable point earner for Mosinee throughout the season and their Regional Final matchup against Waupaca was no different. Bridget had 22 kills and hit 0.312. She is an impact player and go-to pin.     What makes Addison so impressive is her efficiency. She hit 0.538 against a very competitive New Berlin West team and contributed 9 kills and 4 blocks. Addison is powerful and utilizes every set as an opportunity to earn points.     Jayse is a powerhouse lefty who can dominate on the right side. She has a lethal line shot that caused massive issues for West Salem. She also runs an effective tandem in the middle. Jayse is versatile and athletic, making her impactful whether she is in or out of system. Jayse contributed 14 kills and a 0.237 hitting percentage in their regional final matchup. Her teammates [player_tooltip player_id='487029' first='Ruby' last='Dahlk'] and Ella Kahl also had stand-out nights on offense with double-digit kills.     Rebecca is a powerhouse pin hitter who is also an incredible 6-rotation player. She is explosive and dominant in every match she plays. In their Regional Final matchup, Rebecca led Edgewood with 20 kills and hit 0.341, averaging 6.7 kills/set. She also contributed 3 aces, 3 blocks, 8 digs, and 13 service receptions. Rebecca is an athlete who gets multiple touches a play, and can execute at a high efficiency.     Aubrey is one of the top-ranked athletes in her class, and for good reason. She has a high volleyball IQ and can execute nearly flawlessly. Abrey dominated in the Regional Finals against NDA with 15 kills and hitting 0.371. She also had 12 digs and 20 service receptions. Isabella Vandervelden was another key player who contributed 12 kills.     Avery is a gritty competitor on the court. She is fearless and aggressive with her swings, which pays off more often than not. Avery had 16 kills in Freedom's win over Fox Valley Lutheran. She also had 3 aces, 4 blocks, and 4 digs. Avery is a go-to player for Freedom, and she has had a dominant season. Eva Wall was another athlete who had a huge performance in the Regional Final with 14 kills and hitting 0.273.     Mara is an efficient and dominant middle who has been a go-to athlete for Kewaskum for four years. She had 11 kills and hit 0.308 in their Regional Final matchup against Sheboygan Falls. She is an athlete who her setters will look to find as often as they can. Kewaskum will take on Grafton on Thursday evening.     Paige was nearly unstoppable in the Regional Final match. She has over 550 career kills as a sophomore and is well on her way to reaching some major milestones. In the Regional Final match, Paige contributed 17 kills on 40 attempts with 0 errors. She it 0.425 on the night. She also had 5 aces and 12 digs to round out her dominant night of play.     Rebecca is a rising star for Pius. She nearly tripled the next closest kill leader and led the team with 15 kills on 24 attempts and hit 0.500. Rebecca is explosive and incredibly fast on the court. She has a high vertical and runs a quick push out to the pin, outpacing many opposing blockers.     Maddie is an efficient pin who took her leadership role to new levels in Eisenhower's Regional Final match. She had 12 kills and hit 0.526. Maddie is a reliable force on the court and she is one of the main point scorers for this talented Eisenhower team.     Hailey is an outstanding pin hitter who has a sky-high vertical. She is explosive and is a player who can execute consistently in even the toughest matches. She had 21 kills and hit 0.341 in Thomas More's win over Whitnall in the Regional Final. They will take on Eisenhower on Thursday night in Sectionals.

The competition is heating up in Division 2. The sectional semifinals are just a few days away, and the trip to Green Bay is just two matches away for those who make it. There have been several upsets in Division 2, but most of the brackets have played out as seeded. Let's take a look at the offensive weapons that have been making a difference in the run-up to sectionals.