Club Profile: Ohio Premier VC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With over 30 teams set to compete this club season, OPVC is one of the largest in the greater Cincinnati area. They have featured some of Ohio's top talent in recent years and will once again have a solid collection of prospects worth a long look for recruiting purposes. Here are some key athletes that will represent their 16U-18U teams over the next several months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":281426,"width":"227px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/38-Zari-Gillispie-e1670163044283-crop-2472x1624-1672345195.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-281426" style="width:227px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='207166' first='Zari' last='Gillispie']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OPVC 18-1 Cooper</em></strong><br>As many of their 18U athletes are committed, this team features some athletes with good value for a college program. Middle [player_tooltip player_id='207166' first='Zari' last='Gillispie'] is one of the better uncommitted Ohio prospects in the 2025 class as she is athletic with a high ceiling in spite of the great gains she has made in recent seasons. <strong>Jiya Marshall</strong> is a new addition to this group and hails from West Virginia. The 6'1 middle adds good depth in this position as she should make an impact with the length and power she can bring to the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OPVC 17-1 Henry</em></strong><br>One of the top prospects in the greater Cincy area is 5'8 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='292944' first='Kennedy' last='Ostendorf']</strong>. She has a full range of tools as she led the Greater Miami Conference in total kills at 384 while also dishing nearly 300 total assists. Look for her primarily in the setting role for this team. One of her top options is 5'10 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='504942' first='Lauren' last='Sanders']</strong> who finished her junior year as a top-10 attacker in the GMC with 187 total kills. When on time and with good space in a quicker tempo situation, she can consistently put some good pace behind the ball. Complementing her pin presence will be 5'11 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='497817' first='Addyson' last='Kloth']</strong> who averaged just over two kills per set for Lakota West. [player_tooltip player_id='227621' first='Jade' last='Wall'] is a lefty and at 6'0 can provide point scoring from the opposite side that will help balance this team's offense. <strong>Logan Stephens</strong> is a 5'9 middle from Springboro with good quickness in her movement around the setter to make herself a viable offensive option. At 6'2, middle <strong>Bridget Scheeler</strong> is a 2025 will good tools. She moves well around her setter and when on time, she can take a healthy swing at the ball that can challenge the opposing defense well. <strong>Anastasia Kafedzievha</strong> is also an uncommitted 2025. She is a 5'10 pin back with OPVC and capable of scoring on the left side. The ball control and defense will be anchored by a pair of 5'6 prospects in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='500190' first='Charlotte' last='Strouble']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='772262' first='Lila' last='Baker']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OPVC 16-1 Donisi</em></strong><br>A quartet of prospects will be key for this team including the big middle presence of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='501155' first='Adelyn' last='Twyman']</strong>. The 2nd team all-league honoree in the GMC gets on the ball well with her high contact point and ability to swing with good range.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='481205' first='Ellie' last='Albers']</strong>, also at 6'1, is a high potential athlete on both sides of the ball who averaged nearly two kills per set for Cincinnati Country Day, earning 2nd team all-conference recognition. The 5'8 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='738246' first='Kail' last='Ricketts']</strong> is a savvy competitor with good all-around skills. She will contribute in a variety of ways whether it will be offensively with her arm or through her passing and defense. She has potential to win games for this team with her athleticism, I.Q., and competitiveness. Defensively, Fenwick's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='738248' first='Molly' last='Bayer']</strong> provides good stability from the libero position. She tracks the ball well with quickness and balanced footwork when passing while showing good vision and reaction throughout point flow defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All of these teams will kick off a highly competitive club schedule at the Nike Classic in Columbus, OH from January 18-20.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->