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SPVB President’s Day Challenge: Day 1 Standouts

SPVB President’s Day Challenge: Day 1 Standouts
Amy VanGuilder
Amy VanGuilder February 15, 2025 @ 09:12 PM
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Avery Rice
Avery Rice 5'10" | OH/RS | 2027
IL
Carly Hulstein
Carly Hulstein 6'1" | MB/RS | 2026
ND
Finnley Bolson
Finnley Bolson 5'6" | OH | 2028
WI
Willow Braun
Willow Braun 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
WI
Elizabeth King
Elizabeth King 5'10" | OH | 2026
IL
Cassidy Pohlman
Cassidy Pohlman 5'5" | DS/L | 2026
WI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College scouts and coaches, parents, and friends came out to the SPVB President's Day Challenge to watch some great volleyball and see some exciting talent. As Day 1 came to a close and pools are reset for tomorrow, I wanted to take a minute to recognize these standouts before we head into Day 2.</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":["260926"],"_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-67b147479651a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">King is everything you want in an attacker - she is explosive in her approach, powerful, reads the block well, and can adjust her shot when needed. King showcased these talents today when taking huge swings from the pin and out of the back row. With the 2026 recruitment underway, It is only a matter of time before some school scoops her up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["586532"],"_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-67b147479657e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bolson is a dynamic, young attacker with a quickness and vertical that make her fun to watch on the court. What I was most impressed with her today was her ability to serve receive, transition out quickly, and be an effective attack on the outside. When Bolson wasn't taking big swings from the front row, she was playing really good defense out of middle back and covered a ton of ground from side line to side line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487032"],"_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-67b14be370dc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braun was a beast in the back court today. She read the opposing team well and picked up numerous off speed shots and tips. Where she really excelled was in the coverage of her attackers. She gave her team several second chance attempts with her quick reaction. Due to her speed, Braun was also able to track down out of system passes and make several saves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["725012"],"_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-67b14be370e20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hulstein had a huge attacking day for Sanford in the open division. She is explosive in her approach and has a big heavy swing. Hulstein was the go-to for her team and used a variety of methods to score - she varied her shots, used the opposing blockers hands, and sometimes just went up higher and over the block. Either way, when she got the ball, she found a way to terminate over and over. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750927"],"_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-67b14e1db9571"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rice brought many strengths to the court. She has a great serve, is solid in serve receive, has a good vertical, a quick arm swing, and is highly effective at reading the block in front of her when attacking in the front row. Combine that with the fact that she is fast, fluid, and agile and you have a lethal pin hitter on the court that teams had a hard time stopping today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["237019"],"_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-67b15530b5a6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pohlman ruled the backcourt today for her 608 team with her stellar defense. Her team came up against some big hitting teams and she was able to come up with some huge digs in key moments. Pohlman was also highly efficient in serve receive, keeping her team in system so they could run an effective offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

College scouts and coaches, parents, and friends came out to the SPVB President's Day Challenge to watch some great volleyball and see some exciting talent. As Day 1 came to a close and pools are reset for tomorrow, I wanted to take a minute to recognize these standouts before we head into Day 2.

Illinois-Chicago (UIC)
Elizabeth King

Elizabeth King

IL
OH
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2026
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Elizabeth
King OH
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Hampshire
|
IL
SPVB President’s Day Challenge: Day 1 Standouts
King is everything you want in an attacker – she is explosive in her approach, powerful, reads the...
Written by Amy VanGuilder
Illinois-Chicago (UIC)
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Elizabeth King

State: Illinois
School: Hampshire
Club: Top Flight Volleyball Club
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Finnley Bolson

Finnley Bolson

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS OH
CLASS 2028
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Finnley
Bolson OH
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Oconomowoc
|
WI
SPVB President’s Day Challenge: Day 1 Standouts
Bolson is a dynamic, young attacker with a quickness and vertical that make her fun to watch on...
Written by Amy VanGuilder
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Finnley Bolson

State: Wisconsin
School: Oconomowoc
Club: Madtown Juniors
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Willow Braun

Willow Braun

WI
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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Willow
Braun DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Nicolet
|
WI
SPVB President’s Day Challenge: Day 1 Standouts
Braun was a beast in the back court today. She read the opposing team well and picked up...
Written by Amy VanGuilder
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Willow Braun

State: Wisconsin
School: Nicolet
Club: Wisconsin Elite Volleyball
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Carly Hulstein

Carly Hulstein

ND
MB/RS
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS MB/RS
CLASS 2026
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Carly
Hulstein MB/RS
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Fargo Shanley
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ND
SPVB President’s Day Challenge: Day 1 Standouts
Hulstein had a huge attacking day for Sanford in the open division. She is explosive in her approach...
Written by Amy VanGuilder
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Carly Hulstein

State: North Dakota
School: Fargo Shanley
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Avery Rice

Avery Rice

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH/RS
CLASS 2027
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Avery
Rice OH/RS
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Washington Community
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IL
SPVB President’s Day Challenge: Day 1 Standouts
Rice brought many strengths to the court. She has a great serve, is solid in serve receive, has...
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Avery Rice

State: Illinois
School: Washington Community
Club: Eastside Volleyball Club
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Cassidy Pohlman

Cassidy Pohlman

WI
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2026
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Cassidy
Pohlman DS/L
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Monona Grove
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WI
SPVB President’s Day Challenge: Day 1 Standouts
Pohlman ruled the backcourt today for her 608 team with her stellar defense. Her team came up against...
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Cassidy Pohlman

State: Wisconsin
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