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Nike Classic Day 2 Standout Hitters

Nike Classic Day 2 Standout Hitters
Mike Graham
Mike Graham January 19, 2025 @ 09:51 PM
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Maura Franzen
Maura Franzen 5'10" | MB/RS | 2027
KY
Jenna Barhorst
Jenna Barhorst 5'8" | S | 2025
OH
Isabel O’Brien
Isabel O’Brien 5'8" | OH | 2027
KY
Savanna Stacey
Savanna Stacey 6'0" | OH | 2027
OH
Ava Buddelmeyer
Ava Buddelmeyer 6'0" | OH | 2025
OH
Ava Tilden
Ava Tilden 6'1" | OH | 2025
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The hits both hard and soft came in a variety of forms on the second day of the Nike Classic in Columbus, Ohio as the teams fought to make it into the gold round of the three-day tournament. These players especially did what they could to make it happen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743567"],"_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-678dc37eb3df9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Franzen dominated the junior varsity for the Thoroughbreds in the fall and is trying to carry over that success to club. She hopes to improve her speed to make an impact at the varsity level in the fall. She takes good swings and moves well at the net to be effective on blocks. Franzen also has a nice sinking serve that landed some aces Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["445123"],"_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-678dc4625bfd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bowling Green is getting a great one in the fall. Buddelmeyer puts great power into balls sending them screaming to the floor. Her line shot is especially off the charts. Buddelmeyer keeps the energy up after getting blocked. She can angle balls off blocker and out of bounds and is a sound blocker at the net. Defensively, Buddelmeyer also locates balls well then makes great two to three-point passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484442"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":743579,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-678dc567e265f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Brien consistently brings great energy to the court. She has a tough floater that landed aces on sound defensive specialists. O'Brien can hit balls off blocks and forms nice double blocks at the net. O'Brien said NKYVC's philosophy is to be intentional with everything they do, noting discipline is the key to success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["480801"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":743581,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-678dc6d56de18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stacey continues to deliver in the clutch for [program_tooltip program_id='431827' first='Elevation' last=''] like she has for both club and high school since entering high school. She takes great approaches to the net and powers balls through blocks. Stacey can also paint the back line. She can make quick adjustments in the air. Stacey also has good technique on her passes. Stacey is a good communicator constantly endcouraging her teammates while in the game or on the sidelines.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["210633"],"_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-678dc76657d51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tilden faces off against future Xavier teammate [player_tooltip player_id='572577' first='Jenna' last='Barhorst'] in one game and they both found out what they could be practicing against in a matter of months. Tilden again delivered her tough shots to different parts of the court. Barhorst and her teammates blocked a few, but Tilden did power some to the floor like's she's done for a long time now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Note from the Writer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mike Graham has been writing for Prep Dig for one year and has enjoyed getting to know the volleyball scenes in both Kentucky and Ohio. If you liked the story, please copy and paste to X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. You may also follow us at @prepdigkentucky or @prepdigoh on Instagram in addition to @PrepDigKy or @PrepDigOH on X. If you feel someone in Kentucky or Ohio needs coverage, please email Mike at pnmikeg@yahoo.com. You may also follow him on X @GMCgrah or Instagram @g.michaelgraham. Subscriptions give you access to exclusive content. For a 30% discount, enter code graham30 at checkout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The hits both hard and soft came in a variety of forms on the second day of the Nike Classic in Columbus, Ohio as the teams fought to make it into the gold round of the three-day tournament. These players especially did what they could to make it happen.

Maura Franzen

Maura Franzen

KY
MB/RS
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS MB/RS
CLASS 2027
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Maura
Franzen MB/RS
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Newport Central Catholic
|
KY
Nike Classic Day 2 Standout Hitters
Franzen dominated the junior varsity for the Thoroughbreds in the fall and is trying to carry over that...
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Maura Franzen

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State: Kentucky
School: Newport Central Catholic
Club: Northern Kentucky Junior Volleyball
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Bowling Green
Ava Buddelmeyer

Ava Buddelmeyer

OH
OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS OH
CLASS 2025
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Ava
Buddelmeyer OH
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Findlay
|
OH
Nike Classic Day 2 Standout Hitters
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Bowling Green
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Ava Buddelmeyer

State: Ohio
School: Findlay
Club: Premier Academy
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Isabel O’Brien

Isabel O’Brien

KY
OH
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Isabel
O’Brien OH
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Beechwood
|
KY
Nike Classic Day 2 Standout Hitters
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Isabel O’Brien

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State: Kentucky
School: Beechwood
Club: Tri-State Elite
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Savanna Stacey

Savanna Stacey

OH
OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Savanna
Stacey OH
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
McNicholas
|
OH
Nike Classic Day 2 Standout Hitters
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Savanna Stacey

State: Ohio
School: McNicholas
Club: Elevation
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Xavier (OH)
Ava Tilden

Ava Tilden

KY
OH
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS OH
CLASS 2025
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Ava
Tilden OH
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Notre Dame Academy
|
KY
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Ava Tilden

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State: Kentucky
School: Notre Dame Academy
Club: Northern Kentucky Volleyball Club
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