March’s Class of 2025 Prospect Roulette

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the club season rolls on, we are getting closer to saying goodbye to the Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>However, there's still time for another Prospect Roulette for this group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's how it works: I'll pop up a random number generator that includes the 2025 rankings. I'll generate 10 numbers and the 10 that come up will be the ranking of the player. I'll then spotlight those players in the article to help give them some more attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's 215 players ranked in our Class of 2025. Let's see who has the lucky numbers this month:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>65. [player_tooltip player_id='187070' first='Alayna' last='Esselink'], MB Richmond/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Esselink plays a quick style and is able to do a nice job of adjusting at the net. She can reach back far on her attacks to make some unorthodox swings be very effective. She's got a quick swing as well, which keeps blockers off-balanced.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>212. [player_tooltip player_id='595984' first='Kayla' last='Wenzel'], S Mendon</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A great floor leader for Mendon, Wenzel had a great feel for her hitters and brought the best out of a lot of them. She did a good job of commanding the floor and maintained a pace that allowed the Hornets to always be among the best in Division 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>147. [player_tooltip player_id='487153' first='Jessica' last='Maier'], S Caledonia/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maier has been rolling for quite at while at the setter position. After elevating Caledonia to among the best in the state this past fall, she's been pushing FaR Out 18 Gold to a lot of success. Maier pushes the tempo of the offense and has been able to get great swings out of her hitters. She often finds the hot hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>193. [player_tooltip player_id='595371' first='Kierea' last='Smits'], OH Holland Christian</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dual-sport athlete, Smits uses her length and footwork well in both volleyball and basketball. She can generate big power with little effort and displayed the ability to finish from either pin. Smits also had an underrated and composed defensive game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>35. [player_tooltip player_id='200397' first='Dylann' last='Kelly'], OH Jenison/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future Ferris State Bulldog has been putting the ball down at a high level on the right side this club season. She plays with a lot of maturity and composure, as she sees the court well and finds a way to beat the defense with power or finesse.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='156343' first='Navea' last='Gauthier'], OH Shelby/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The all-time kill leader in MHSAA history is already part of the Ohio State University roster. Gauthier has incredible endurance, as she's proven she can take on a large offensive workload and continue to produce. He array of shot speeds and attack angles is among the best we've seen in this state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>15. [player_tooltip player_id='156325' first='Molly' last='Reck'], OH Northville/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reck wrapped up a stellar prep career with a state championship for Northville and the Oakland commit has continued to fine-tune her game this club season. Already a great on-court leader with a lot of intensity, Reck is proving to be a standout defender and attacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>88. [player_tooltip player_id='443909' first='Alina' last='Ike'], MB/OH Grand Blanc/Unified</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-footer shows a wide range of skills and willingness to battle at the net. She's got good awareness to make the toss-up plays, but also can come through with a timely dig or ace. With her length, and potential to get better, Ike can still be a value at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>136. [player_tooltip player_id='156327' first='Marley' last='Richmond'], S TC Central</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richmond shows a lot of good instincts at the position and isn't afraid to take some chances with the offense. She can make the athletic sets and still give her hitters a good ball to attack when the team is scrambling. Her serves are also a difference-maker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>51. [player_tooltip player_id='227666' first='Ella' last='Deklyen'], OH Tri-unity Christian/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hope College commit has a lot of promise at the next level, as she has shown she can put the ball down anywhere along the net at a high percentage. A dominant hitter at the small division scale in high school, Deklyen has shown she can compete with the top hitters in the state during club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->