Five 16U Prospects Making Impact for Their Teams

Mike Bryant February 23, 2025 @ 03:59 PM

Abigail Clark - MB | [program_tooltip program_id='430768' first='Aleta' last='Aces'] The 6'3 Clark recently arrived on my radar as this Aleta team has had a solid start to their club season, including winning the 16 National division at the recent President's Cup in Columbus. She is a primary factor for this team even though they have some good pieces around her. She uses her length and reach well offensively while also showing good movement and mechanics as a net defender. Clark will be one to watch with a couple more seasons ahead of her.   [player_tooltip player_id='763902' first='Addy' last='Hazelbaker'] - S/RS | Elite VBTC This setter for Elite VBTC 16 Black has some dynamic qualities to her play. Hazelbaker is athletic as she pursues the ball well in her footwork to get on balance with her her shoulders and a high hand position. She also shows good control and extension whether in the pocket or on the move off the net. I like how she takes care of her middles to establish their presence while also being able to balance opportunities at both pins.   [player_tooltip player_id='480857' first='Brooklyn' last='Hall'] - OH | Mintonette Hall competes for Mintonette m.62 with a big arm on offense. Her bow and arrow work in the air helps her to develop good speed of which she can control to swing through the full scope of the opposing court. At 5'9, she is a confident attacker who can score with good purpose and authority from anywhere on the floor as the pace she can develop can get the ball onto the defense quickly.   Alexis Downing - DS/L | Cincy Crush Downing is a steady factor in the libero jersey for her Cincy Crush 16-1 team. She moves her feet well in serve receive while keeping her platform simple and under control which allows her to develop good angles and control the force of the contact well. Defensively, she prepares well through her read with good reaction, including good effort and pursuit to get a touch when on the move.   Adi Missig - MB | GCVC A 5'9 middle, Missig can be effective with her arm. When in system, she knows how to make the most of any room she creates versus the net defense as she can turn the ball either direction. Her setter gets her involved through various options, including a developing slide approach that will be a great tool for her as she becomes more fluid with the timing and tempo. This team is not the tallest throughout their roster but Missig overcomes that in her role with good fundamentals.

Abigail Clark - MB | Aleta Aces
The 6'3 Clark recently arrived on my radar as this Aleta team has had a solid start to their club season, including winning the 16 National division at the recent President's Cup in Columbus. She is a primary factor for this team even though they have some good pieces around her. She uses her length and reach well offensively while also showing good movement and mechanics as a net defender. Clark will be one to watch with a couple more seasons ahead of her.