2025 Club Preview: L2 162

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're looking for a hungry squad coming into the 2025 club season, look no further than L2 162.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group of 16U talent is all eager to prove itself in a crowded field in the state of Michigan and the Midwest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coached by Madi Andrews and Erin Morrisey, L2 162 could be a real handful once they gel together and find midseason form.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>L2 162</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='460587' first='Bridget' last='Boughton'] - S</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='534728' first='Ashlyn' last='Charder'] - OH</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='454364' first='Maiya' last='Heinemann'] - OH</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='442980' first='Gabby' last='Lavoie'] - DS</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='442993' first='Madison' last='Monroe'] - DS</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='523846' first='Dakota' last='Parnell'] - MB</td></tr><tr><td>Livia Pierce - MB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='454362' first='Karlie' last='Smith'] - S</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='523836' first='Grace' last='Wetjen'] - RS</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Athletic, Versatile Hitters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>L2 162 may not have the size that other teams will have this year, they do have a lot of athleticism at the net and players that can be used in a variety of spots to give the lineup some flexibility. On the outside, L2 has <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='534728' first='Ashlyn' last='Charder']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454364' first='Maiya' last='Heinemann']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523836' first='Grace' last='Wetjen'] </strong>to work with. Each has a nice mixture of shots and bring a sound defensive base to their play. In the middle <strong>Livia Pierce</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523846' first='Dakota' last='Parnell']</strong> each stand 5'9”, but still bring a lot of explosion off the floor and are relentless in their effort, which allows them to make some difficult plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Two reliable setters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>L2 162 will have a two-setter system behind <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='454362' first='Karlie' last='Smith'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='460587' first='Bridget' last='Boughton']</strong>. Both can move to different positions on the floor, adding to the flexibility of the roster. Smith and Boughton have been putting in a lot of work to develop chemistry with their hitters and the early results look promising.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Defensive Energy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>L2 162 will be relying on its key defenders early in the season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442980' first='Gabby' last='Lavoie'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='442993' first='Madison' last='Monroe'] </strong>are two high-profile DS options that have been up against big hitters in pressure situations. They have a lot of experience that L2 can rely on while the offense finds its rhythm. Lavoie and Monroe are both willing to leave it all on the court, which will allow L2 to pull off some upsets along the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Expectations</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team is putting in the work in the gym and they have a great work ethic, which bodes well for the team to make big improvements throughout the season. The roster flexibility should allow L2 to make adjustments based on opponent and also keep things fresh on the court. Each player should get their chance to shine and improve their stock for future aspirations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->