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Siouxland Showdown: Who was on Fire!

Siouxland Showdown: Who was on Fire!
Amy VanGuilder
Amy VanGuilder February 22, 2025 @ 10:43 PM
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Kendyl Fox
Kendyl Fox 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
IA
Taylor Tresemer
Taylor Tresemer 5'7" | OH | 2028
NE
Ashley Ertelt
Ashley Ertelt 6'0" | MB | 2027
SD
AJ Venekamp
AJ Venekamp 5'5" | S/DS/L | 2027
SD
Mackenzie McEwan
Mackenzie McEwan 5'6" | DS/L/OH | 2027
IA
Brooke Thiele
Brooke Thiele 5'11" | OH | 2027
NE
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 1 of the Siouxland Showdown provided some excellent competition. I was impressed with the level of play as many of these teams and players I have not seen play before. Below are some of the players that were on fire and brought the heat on day 1 in the 16s division.</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":"","_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-67b912119446a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["498992"],"_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-67ba9448b5feb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thiele is an outside with a big swing and quick arm. She came through for her team in some tough matches. Thiele is one of those players that is hard to defend as she can vary her shots and put down kills all over the court. She is impressive as she read the block in front of her well, adjusted, and delivered some monster kills down the line and sharp cross that teams just couldn't defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751485"],"_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-67ba9448b607c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Venekamp had a solid day running the offense for her Kairos team. Venekamp read the floor really well and made some good setting choices. She delivered the ball to the pin with the tempo, found her middles when in transition, and also delivered some big reversals. Venekamp's excellent floor reading ability also makes her highly effective on defense. She was super scrappy and knew were to be to position herself for optimal court coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753332"],"_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-67ba969527e24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tresemer had a fantastic day swinging from the pins. She used her big vertical to go up and over the block several times to score points down the line and cross court on her opponents. She also reads the ball well, can get her hands on balls that are too tight to the net, and she was really good on out of system attacking. Essentially, if the ball is sent her way, she is going to get her hands on it and make something happen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753335"],"_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-67ba9a354f8e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fox was a beast in the back court for [program_tooltip program_id='428961' first='NWI' last='Premier']. She has super quick first step, knows how to read the ball and her opponents, and makes efficient movements on the court. She also knows how to run through the ball, staying on her feet and out of attackers way. She was solid on serve receive and did an excellent job in out of system passing, leading her attackers to numerous kills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739138"],"_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-67ba9d3f1937b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McEwan is a scrappy, hardworking outside that knows how to score. She transitions quickly and will take big swings whether the ball is in system or out of system. As a 6 rotation outside, her back court play was as solid as her front row. She handled the bulk of serve receive, played excellent defense, made some huge saves in the corners, and took some big lethal, rips out of the middle back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["752999"],"_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-67ba9fad3c084"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ertelt was one of my favorite middles on the day. She does so many things well. Her arm swing was fast and lethal that led to impressive kills at various spots on the court. Her blocking was really good as she reads the opposing teams setter well, reacts quickly, and uses quick, effective footwork to put up a solid block. However, one of my favorite things about her is her court awareness. She really knows how to move and find her setter to position herself to be an attack option on just about every play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Day 1 of the Siouxland Showdown provided some excellent competition. I was impressed with the level of play as many of these teams and players I have not seen play before. Below are some of the players that were on fire and brought the heat on day 1 in the 16s division.

Brooke Thiele

Brooke Thiele

NE
OH
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Brooke
Thiele OH
Class
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Height
5'11"
HS
Bishop Neumann
|
NE
Siouxland Showdown: Who was on Fire!
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Brooke Thiele

State: Nebraska
School: Bishop Neumann
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AJ Venekamp

AJ Venekamp

SD
S/DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS S/DS/L
CLASS 2027
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AJ
Venekamp S/DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Sioux Falls Jefferson
|
SD
Siouxland Showdown: Who was on Fire!
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AJ Venekamp

Instagram
State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Jefferson
Club: Kairos Elite Volleyball
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Taylor Tresemer

Taylor Tresemer

NE
OH
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS OH
CLASS 2028
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Taylor
Tresemer OH
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Papillion-La Vista
|
NE
Siouxland Showdown: Who was on Fire!
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Taylor Tresemer

State: Nebraska
School: Papillion-La Vista
Club: River City Jrs
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Kendyl Fox

Kendyl Fox

IA
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Kendyl
Fox DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Cherokee
|
IA
Siouxland Showdown: Who was on Fire!
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Kendyl Fox

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State: Iowa
School: Cherokee
Club: NWI Premier
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Mackenzie McEwan

Mackenzie McEwan

IA
DS/L/OH
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS DS/L/OH
CLASS 2027
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Mackenzie
McEwan DS/L/OH
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Denver Senior
|
IA
Siouxland Showdown: Who was on Fire!
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Mackenzie McEwan

State: Iowa
School: Denver Senior
Club: Iowa One Volleyball Club
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Ashley Ertelt

Ashley Ertelt

SD
MB
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS MB
CLASS 2027
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Ashley
Ertelt MB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Brandon Valley Highschool
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SD
Siouxland Showdown: Who was on Fire!
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State: South Dakota
School: Brandon Valley Highschool
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