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Deep Dive into the MN Class of 2028 Watch List: Elite Liberos/DS

Deep Dive into the MN Class of 2028 Watch List: Elite Liberos/DS
Amy VanGuilder
Amy VanGuilder January 31, 2025 @ 11:52 PM
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Wren Catron
Wren Catron 5'3" | DS/L | 2028
MN
Makenna Roelike
Makenna Roelike 5'2" | DS/L | 2028
MN
Sydney Repinski
Sydney Repinski 5'5" | DS/L | 2028
MN
Brynlee Opland
Brynlee Opland 5'10" | OH/DS/L | 2028
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the final part in my series on the MN Class of 2028 Watch List players. I have already highlighted the setters, middles, and pins so lastly we examine the backcourt beasts. Liberos and defensive specialists have one of the most thankless jobs. While every play starts with a serve receive, perfectly received balls are expected and when a libero or defensive specialist shanks one, well…everyone notices.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These liberos and defensive specialists all work hard on their craft. They were selected by PrepDig staff last fall and placed early on the 2028 early watch list. Below are a breakdown of those players selected that have called the backrow their home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Remember to follow me on Instagram @Prepdigamy and Facebook @PrepDig Amy for up to date event coverage, stories, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["508313"],"_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-6780153a2da3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a freshman, Makenna got an introduction to high level competition on the very successful Belgrade Brooten Elrosa varsity team this past fall that went 27-3 on the season. Roelike is quick with a good reaction time which makes her an asset in the backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["442666"],"_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-6780153a2dbb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brynlee is one of those kids that probably could have gone into either the pin hitters or libero as she is quite good at both. At East Ridge where Opland preps, she average 3.4 digs/set and had an outstanding 64 aces on the year. Opland is solid in serve receive and reads the opposing teams setter very well which gives her the ability to pick up many setter dumps. She is also taller for a libero and can get her hands on many of those pesky carefully placed deep tips or pushes that outside like shove into the deep corners. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["500584"],"_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-6780153a2d94c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Repinski preps at Winona Cotter where she is already considered a veteran on the varsity team. Earning her varsity spot in the 8th grade, Repinski took over the libero duties her freshman year, averaged 4.6 dig/set, and handled the bulk of the team's serve receive. Not only is she proficient at serve receive and digging, but she excels in out of system setting to her pin hitters giving them a distinct advantage in generating kills for the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["523053"],"_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-6780153a2daf9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Catron is a scrappy libero that covered a lot of ground on the freshman team this past school season at Waconia. She has a quick movements and a good read on the ball. This upcoming club season she is taking her skills to [program_tooltip program_id='430406' first='High' last='Voltage'] 15-2s where is anticipated to have a big impact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

This is the final part in my series on the MN Class of 2028 Watch List players. I have already highlighted the setters, middles, and pins so lastly we examine the backcourt beasts. Liberos and defensive specialists have one of the most thankless jobs. While every play starts with a serve receive, perfectly received balls are expected and when a libero or defensive specialist shanks one, well…everyone notices.

Makenna Roelike

Makenna Roelike

MN
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'2"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2028
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Makenna
Roelike DS/L
Class
2028
Height
5'2"
HS
Belgrade Brooten Elrosa
|
MN
Deep Dive into the MN Class of 2028 Watch List: Elite Liberos/DS
As a freshman, Makenna got an introduction to high level competition on the very successful Belgrade Brooten Elrosa...
Written by Amy VanGuilder
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Makenna Roelike

State: Minnesota
School: Belgrade Brooten Elrosa
Club: BBE Blaze
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Brynlee Opland

Brynlee Opland

MN
OH/DS/L
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH/DS/L
CLASS 2028
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Brynlee
Opland OH/DS/L
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
East Ridge
|
MN
Deep Dive into the MN Class of 2028 Watch List: Elite Liberos/DS
Brynlee is one of those kids that probably could have gone into either the pin hitters or libero...
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Brynlee Opland

State: Minnesota
School: East Ridge
Club: Mizuno Northern Lights
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Sydney Repinski

Sydney Repinski

MN
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2028
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Sydney
Repinski DS/L
Class
2028
Height
5'5"
HS
Cotter
|
MN
Deep Dive into the MN Class of 2028 Watch List: Elite Liberos/DS
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State: Minnesota
School: Cotter
Club: Elevate VBC
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Wren Catron

Wren Catron

MN
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'3"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2028
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Wren
Catron DS/L
Class
2028
Height
5'3"
HS
Waconia
|
MN
Deep Dive into the MN Class of 2028 Watch List: Elite Liberos/DS
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Wren Catron

State: Minnesota
School: Waconia
Club: MN Core 14-1
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