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2028 Watchlist Deep With Talent

2028 Watchlist Deep With Talent
Vernon Birmingham
Vernon Birmingham December 11, 2024 @ 05:32 PM
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Shelbi Mead
Shelbi Mead 5'6" | S | 2028
MO
Mia Fleming
Mia Fleming 5'11" | MB | 2028
MO
Eleanor Reisch
Eleanor Reisch 5'7" | DS/L/OH | 2028
MO
Lauren Dorey
Lauren Dorey 6'2" | S/RS | 2028
MO
Ada Grzella-Skibiski
Ada Grzella-Skibiski 5'7" | OH | 2028
MO
Bailey Mierek
Bailey Mierek 5'7" | OH/DS/L | 2028
MO
Jane Covington
Jane Covington 5'10" | OH | 2028
MO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you missed it, our first 2028 watchlist was released this week with over 100 players identified as players we should be watching this winter. There are numerous others and trust me, we will see you live or on video. For now, here are more players who debuted on the list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["694786"],"_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-675a20f3ef141"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Battle freshman navigated her first year and found success on the floor from the outside position. She had a season-high 14 kills performance in a September win over cross-town foe Hickman. Her season ended with 169 kills and 151 digs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["559666"],"_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-675a20f3ef1f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another talented 2028 pin, Mierek saw some varsity action in her first high school season. She took part in 41 sets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["545497"],"_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-675a20f3ef27b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Marquette freshman was able to see the court in some varsity action. She earned 21 kills in 32 sets. I was able to check out a few highlights, she has a wicked arm!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["729533"],"_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-675a20f3ef2fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reisch was an important piece in the STA puzzle this season. She is a next-level defender but displayed multiple skill sets during the high school season. She was solid with 190 kills and 204 digs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["729576"],"_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-675a20f3ef37b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fleming has strong potential from the middle. She will play for Rockwood this club season and on display will be her strong blocking and change-of-pace offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["729480"],"_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-675a20f3ef3fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Jackson freshman had a productive first season. She has quickly shown she is a player to watch over the next few years as a top prospect in the class and state. She tallied over 700 assists, 239 kills, 63 aces, and 243 digs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["729593"],"_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-675a20f3ef479"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eureka got good play from the setter position in their offensive system with Mead. She did a good job of running the show when she entered the match and dished out 330 assists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

If you missed it, our first 2028 watchlist was released this week with over 100 players identified as players we should be watching this winter. There are numerous others and trust me, we will see you live or on video. For now, here are more players who debuted on the list.

Ada Grzella-Skibiski

Ada Grzella-Skibiski

MO
OH
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS OH
CLASS 2028
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Ada
Grzella-Skibiski OH
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Battle
|
MO
2028 Watchlist Deep With Talent
The Battle freshman navigated her first year and found success on the floor from the outside position. She...
Written by Vernon Birmingham
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Ada Grzella-Skibiski

Instagram
State: Missouri
School: Battle
Club: PVA
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Bailey Mierek

Bailey Mierek

MO
OH/DS/L
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS OH/DS/L
CLASS 2028
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Bailey
Mierek OH/DS/L
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Lutheran St. Charles
|
MO
2028 Watchlist Deep With Talent
Another talented 2028 pin, Mierek saw some varsity action in her first high school season. She took part...
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Bailey Mierek

Instagram
State: Missouri
School: Lutheran St. Charles
Club: Stl High Performance
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Jane Covington

Jane Covington

MO
OH
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2028
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Jane
Covington OH
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Marquette Bc
|
MO
2028 Watchlist Deep With Talent
The Marquette freshman was able to see the court in some varsity action. She earned 21 kills in...
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Jane Covington

State: Missouri
School: Marquette Bc
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Eleanor Reisch

Eleanor Reisch

MO
DS/L/OH
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS DS/L/OH
CLASS 2028
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Eleanor
Reisch DS/L/OH
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
St. Teresa's Academy
|
MO
2028 Watchlist Deep With Talent
Reisch was an important piece in the STA puzzle this season. She is a next-level defender but displayed...
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Eleanor Reisch

State: Missouri
School: St. Teresa's Academy
Club: Adidas Dynasty
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Mia Fleming

Mia Fleming

MO
MB
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS MB
CLASS 2028
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Mia
Fleming MB
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Lindbergh
|
MO
2028 Watchlist Deep With Talent
Fleming has strong potential from the middle. She will play for Rockwood this club season and on display...
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Mia Fleming

State: Missouri
School: Lindbergh
Club: Rockwood Thunder
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Lauren Dorey

Lauren Dorey

MO
S/RS
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2028
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Lauren
Dorey S/RS
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Jackson
|
MO
2028 Watchlist Deep With Talent
The Jackson freshman had a productive first season. She has quickly shown she is a player to watch...
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Lauren Dorey

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School: Jackson
Club: Pursuit Volleyball Club
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Shelbi Mead

Shelbi Mead

MO
S
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS S
CLASS 2028
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Mead S
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Eureka
|
MO
2028 Watchlist Deep With Talent
Eureka got good play from the setter position in their offensive system with Mead. She did a good...
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School: Eureka
Club: Stl High Performance
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