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<p>For one final time, the Class of 2025 will kick off our monthly Prospect Roulette.</p>
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<p>As the group has gone through graduation, many now move on to the next level to further their playing careers. Here's a final tip of the cap to the impressive lot of volleyball talent.</p>
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<p>Here's how Prospect Roulette 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>
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<p>There's 235 players ranked in our Class of 2025. Let's see who has the lucky numbers this month:</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>50. [player_tooltip player_id='604623' first='Madeline' last='Bildeaux'], MB TC West</strong></h2>
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<p>Bildeaux did a great job of making a name for herself as one of the top talents in Northern Michigan, landing a home with Navy to continue her playing career. At 5'11”, Bildeaux is very springy off the floor and able to make quick and effective decisions during pressure moments.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>28. [player_tooltip player_id='156298' first='Chloe' last='Giehtbrock'], S Marian/L2</strong></h2>
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<p>Giehtbrock gambled on herself early in her prep career, wanting to pursue a future as a setter, and it has paid off for the 6'2” prospect. She earned a commitment with Arizona and has been putting in a lot of hours to become a talented setter, while maintaining the ability to also be a hitter.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>42. [player_tooltip player_id='457339' first='Tia' last='Schultz'], RS Dexter/L2</strong></h2>
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<p>A Robert Morris commit, Schultz is a potent right side with a powerful left-handed swing. She's able to get good height on her attacks and plays the ball from sideline to sideline. Schultz is a prospect that should be able to provide a nice boost to her college team.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>163. [player_tooltip player_id='357522' first='Bella' last='Colon'], OH Troy/L2</strong></h2>
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<p>A recent commitment to Northwood, Colon has been putting in the work to get herself to the next level. She's had a strong club season with L2 and showing a lot of intensity in her play. Her follow through is very explosive, which should give Northwood another viable hitter to mix into the lineup.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>57. [player_tooltip player_id='224600' first='Cali' last='Stevons'], S DeWitt/MVA</strong></h2>
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<p>A player with great energy and enthusiasm, Stevons has found a home with the Trine program and they are getting a player that is going to give everything she has. Not only has Stevons proven to be a great setter, but she's shown she can be a standout defensive player as well.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>116. [player_tooltip player_id='179732' first='Isabelle' last='Henry'], MB Clarkston/Legacy</strong></h2>
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<p>A 6'1” middle, Henry did a nice job of making the most of her opportunities. When the ball came her way, she consistently put down an emphatic swing. That landed her a spot with Youngstown State for the fall where she can continue to build on her game. Henry still has a high ceiling for how far she can improve.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>100. [player_tooltip player_id='156310' first='Kylie' last='Kennedy'], DS/L Lakeland/L2</strong></h2>
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<p>Kennedy has been a defender that her teams could put full trust in to come through with a big dig. You can never question her heart, as she has taken plenty of bumps and bruises over the years to keep her team in a key rally. Kennedy also has a great serve to go along with infectious energy.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>82. [player_tooltip player_id='354004' first='Tessah' last='Konas'], S TC St. Francis/Northshore</strong></h2>
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<p>Konas was a key piece to TC St. Francis making the D3 state final the last two years. She's helped develop some of the talented young hitters in the program. Konas has done that through consistent play and good direction of the offense. She shows great control of her team.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>62. [player_tooltip player_id='553153' first='Audrey' last='Ball'], RS Garber/Five:1</strong></h2>
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<p>A nearly 6-foot right side that is left-handed, Ball has secured a spot with the Saginaw Valley State program next fall. Ball is able to play very long with a solid vertical and an overhand swing that generates a lot of speed and power.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>9. [player_tooltip player_id='156292' first='Jessica' last='Costlow'], OH SMCC/Michigan Elite</strong></h2>
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<p>Costlow has been one of the most productive players in this class in the state of Michigan. She's been able to do it all through her high school career, showcasing elite skills as a hitter, defender and server. Costlow is headed to Toledo where she could be a real standout as a MAC talent.</p>
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