Scouting Reports, Photos: Pleasant Valley 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I watched Pleasant Valley at the Iowa Prep Dig Sizzle in early August. Not Breaking: The Spartans already looked like a state title contender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They showed out again at last weekend's Mount Vernon Fall Classic. PV knocked off the host team, Dike-New Hartford, Liberty and Iowa City High in sweeping its way to a title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are scouting reports and photos from the event: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["243182"],"_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-66fef207c4299"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prep Dig's top player in '26 has really taken a big step forward during the past year. Her dedication to improvement shows and is helping her continue to ascend. Kremer's kill efficiency is rising as she's adding power to her swing. She expanded her game to generate more hits away from the pins. Kremer is seeing holes in the defense and attacking them regularly. She's sharpened her skill in the back row leading to her playing six rotations this season. As good as Kremer is already, there's plenty of room to go before she reaches her ceiling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["490015"],"_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-66fef207c42f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the state's top sophomores, Sweers can do it all. That's not hyperbole. Physically, she's an an explosive athlete with excellent form on her swing. She attacks from different spots, allowing little relief for opposing defenses. Sweers also shines in the back row, holding up well in serve-receive and providing precise passes during those rotations. Like others on this squad, Sweers is steadily improving in her quest to reach her sizable potential in this game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["215760"],"_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-66fef207c4336"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ragins sometimes flies under the radar while playing on teams loaded with talent. If you've watched her and those squads in action, however, you understand she's a key reason for the success. Ragins does whatever is needed at the time. Last season, she spent most of her reps in the middle of the net. She's added versatility since then, attacking from the pins. She's especially dangerous on the right side. Ragins jumps well and shows good timing in defending up front. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["389006"],"_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-66fef207c4383"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This season, Kelley is sharing setting duties with senior Lauren Brohm, who is strong in the back row. Kelley threatens the opposition at the net. She attacks with an impressive swing and is one of the team's better defenders in the front row. Kelley is a fluid athlete with long arms and explosion off of the floor. She's definitely a prospect on the rise. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["215754"],"_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-66fef207c43c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Asselin's versatility allows her to help the Spartans wherever needed. She spends a good amount of time swinging from the right side but contributes defending at the net and in the back row. Asselin moves well laterally, shows good reaction time and her passes are consistently on point. </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":476259,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lauren Brohm","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pleasant Valley ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] ","_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-66fef207c444f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brohm has the full toolbox when it comes to delivering the ball to the hitters. Her sets are precise from all around the court, including back sets. Brohm holds up well in the back row, too, showing potential to be a defensive specialist if she focused on that. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261085"],"_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-66fef207c4491"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ouellette makes the most of her reps in a talented lineup. She's always ready to go in and is efficient with her attack. Ouellette is athletic and moves well, making her effective in defending all around the floor. She's made great strides during the last year here and in club ball. The upward trajectory makes her one to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["508627"],"_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-66fef207c44cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith provides a presence in the middle of the net that complements Kremer and others really well. She's a force in defending up front with her agility, timing and anticipation to be in the right place. Smith has improved her attack through the years and is capable of contributing more there with more opportunity. </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":695608,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Abbie Staats","_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":"Pleasant Valley ","_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-66fef207c4546"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Staats stands out as a taller back row performer with well-rounded skills. She's a good athlete who offers lateral quickness and reads the ball well, allowing her to be in proper position for improved accuracy passing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:gallery {"linkTo":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped"><!-- wp:image {"id":695672,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0218-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695672" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'25 Pleasant Valley MH [player_tooltip player_id='508627' first='Stella' last='Smith'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695652,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0233-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695652" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'26 Pleasant Valley S [player_tooltip player_id='389006' first='Carsyn' last='Kelley'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695658,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0224-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695658" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'26 Pleasant Valley OH [player_tooltip player_id='243182' first='Isabelle' last='Kremer'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695663,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0211-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695663" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'25 Pleasant Valley L Abbie Staats (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695664,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0078-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695664" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'27 Pleasant Valley OH [player_tooltip player_id='490015' first='Mazie' last='Sweers'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695670,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0235-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695670" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'25 Pleasant Valley MH [player_tooltip player_id='508627' first='Stella' last='Smith'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695632,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A9951-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695632" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'26 Pleasant Valley S [player_tooltip player_id='389006' first='Carsyn' last='Kelley'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695637,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0201-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695637" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'25 Pleasant Valley OH/RS [player_tooltip player_id='215754' first='Hailey' last='Asselin'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695642,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A9971-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" 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wp:image {"id":695650,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0149-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695650" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'26 Pleasant Valley S [player_tooltip player_id='389006' first='Carsyn' last='Kelley'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695651,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0095-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695651" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'25 Pleasant Valley OH/RS [player_tooltip player_id='215754' first='Hailey' last='Asselin'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695618,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0153-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695618" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'26 Pleasant Valley OH [player_tooltip player_id='243182' first='Isabelle' last='Kremer'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695608,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0025-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695608" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'25 Pleasant Valley L Abbie Staats (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695621,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A9994-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695621" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'25 Pleasant Valley S Lauren Brohm (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695596,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0032-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695596" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'27 Pleasant Valley OH [player_tooltip player_id='490015' first='Mazie' last='Sweers'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":695573,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/137A0007-2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-695573" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">'26 Pleasant Valley OH [player_tooltip player_id='243182' first='Isabelle' last='Kremer'] (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --></figure> <!-- /wp:gallery -->