March Highlight Vault

Vernon Birmingham March 31, 2025 @ 06:00 PM

I appreciate the athletes who tagged me in their highlights! If you are posting on X, @prep_q. Even though they are highlights, they allow me to see you in action since it's impossible to see every player in every class across Missouri and Kansas City. Don't underestimate the value of the tag!   [player_tooltip player_id='475328' first='Audrey' last='Schaeffer'] - 2027 - Libero - [program_tooltip program_id='428799' first='Rockwood' last='Thunder'] 16 Elite   In this two-minute highlight reel, one thing I can say about Schaeffer is she's fearless. The first clip showed her staying in front of a missile like easy work. She moves very well around the back row and also gets in there to cover hitters, big plus. She passes effortlessly. Her second ball sets were solid and not all over the place. She is a libero to keep your eye on in the rankings.   [player_tooltip player_id='533968' first='Amayah' last='Richberg'] - 2027 - MB - Invasion 16 Black   Richberg is a player who is going to continue to develop and has great potential. Her court vision is phenomenal. She knows when to take a rip when the block is late or tip to zone 4 when the defense is asleep. An area we should expect to see growth is her blocking and closing on the pins.   [player_tooltip player_id='490214' first='Alayna' last='Backes'] - 2026 - MB - Alpha Omega 17 National   I'm impressed with Backes and her ability to go around the block and find the floor in many areas. She has a high touch point which she uses to her advantage to get over the block. I also like the work she does to get off the net and make herself available and the patience to stay behind the ball even when the set is coming from slightly behind her.   [player_tooltip player_id='544673' first='Marlee' last='Steiner'] - 2027 - MB - HPSTL 16 Royal   I haven't checked Steiner out in a while but the thing that stands out immediately, she's more explosive off the ground. It's not only the speed but you can see the power in her legs to get up and deliver powerful kills all over the court. The thing that I saw that I'm sure college coaches will be drooling over is how quickly she closes on the pins from the middle, she is already a next-level defender.

I appreciate the athletes who tagged me in their highlights! If you are posting on X, @prep_q. Even though they are highlights, they allow me to see you in action since it's impossible to see every player in every class across Missouri and Kansas City. Don't underestimate the value of the tag!