EDC East: Star Players for Your Recruitment List

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By: Theresa Hickman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><br>Tournament time may be over, but the excitement lingers as we reflect on the remarkable performances that lit up the court. This year, it wasn't just the seasoned seniors stealing the spotlight—underclassmen across the board stepped up in a big way. From clutch plays to game-winning performances, these rising stars proved they're ready to take their teams to new heights. With their undeniable talent and poise under pressure, the future of volleyball looks brighter than ever. <strong>Players for Your Recruitment List?</strong> Let's dive into the underclassmen who left a lasting impression this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":718930,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='722409' first='Peyton' last='Saxlund']","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"West Fargo Sheyenne","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Sanford","_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-672ec391d4326"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If [player_tooltip player_id='722409' first='Peyton' last='Saxlund'] isn't on your list, it's time to put her at the very top! I first watched Peyton dominate at last year's ND State Class A Volleyball tournament, where she was instrumental in leading West Fargo Sheyenne to a championship title. From that moment, I knew she was special, and she's proven it time and again throughout the club season, showing up big in every match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not only is she projected as the top player in her 2027 class, but she's also the undisputed number-one outside hitter. Peyton brings a combination of power, precision, and relentless drive that's rare to find, especially at this level. Her volleyball IQ is off the charts—she reads the game like a seasoned pro, making split-second decisions and positioning herself with impeccable timing. And when she goes up for a kill, it's a force to be reckoned with, easily some of the hardest-hitting attacks in the EDC. She's a future star in every sense of the word.</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":"Brooklyn Bogenreif","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_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":"Fargo Shanley","_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-672ec391d43bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooklyn Bogenreif may only be a freshman, but she's already making a big name for herself for Fargo Shanley. As a libero, Brooklyn has unquestionably earned her spot on the court, proving she can stand her ground against some of the top upperclassmen hitters in North Dakota. Her court awareness is remarkable—she instinctively knows exactly where to position herself to defend against powerful attacks. With this level of skill so early in her career, it's exciting to think about what she'll accomplish in the coming years as she continues to dominate in her role.</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='725014' first='Fallon' last='Passanante']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fargo Davies","_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-672ec391d4439"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='725014' first='Fallon' last='Passanante'], a junior at Fargo Davies, is a powerhouse on the volleyball court and a standout across North Dakota athletics. Known as one of the best basketball players in the state, Fallon brings that same grit and intensity to volleyball, making her one of the top hitters in the game. Her work ethic is unmatched—she puts in serious effort during the offseason, and it shows every time she steps on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With an impressive vertical and powerful swing, Fallon is a true offensive threat that opponents dread facing. She leads by example, embodying the winner's mentality every team wants. If you're looking for a player with relentless drive and game-changing impact, [player_tooltip player_id='725014' first='Fallon' last='Passanante'] belongs at the top of your list!</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='724923' first='Jordan' last='Christofferson']","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"West Fargo Horace","_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-672ec391d44b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='724923' first='Jordan' last='Christofferson'], an outside hitter from Horace, has been a standout for me this season. As only a sophomore, she goes toe-to-toe with some of the top players and holds her own. Jordan plays with fearless aggression at the net, always ready to take a powerful swing and make her presence known.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In every game I've watched, she's caught my attention—not just with her skill and athleticism, but also with the way she carries herself on the court. I'm excited to see how she continues to grow and compete in the seasons ahead.</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='724993' first='Anna' last='Halverson']","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32924","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fargo North","_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-672ec391d4537"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='724993' first='Anna' last='Halverson'], a 6'1” sophomore middle hitter from Fargo North, has recently made a big impression. Her presence at the net is commanding, and her blocking skills are a force to be reckoned with. Anna's blocks are not only well-timed but expertly pressed, consistently putting pressure on opposing hitters and often shutting down scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For a sophomore, she plays with remarkable maturity and precision, showing a level of skill that's hard to miss. With her height, reach, and ability to read the game, Anna is quickly establishing herself as a top defensive player, and it's exciting to watch her development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players represent just the beginning of a wave of young talent that's reshaping high school volleyball. With exceptional work ethic, raw athleticism, and high volleyball IQ, they stand out as rising stars ready to make a mark at the next level. And this is only a glimpse—there are so many more players we'll be keeping an eye on in the coming seasons, especially with club season just around the corner. As they continue to push the limits of their game year-round, expect this next generation to leave an undeniable impact on college volleyball and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->