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Premier Pin Hitters Part 2

Premier Pin Hitters Part 2
Breit Nelson
Breit Nelson June 13, 2025 @ 08:23 AM
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Piper Waterman
Piper Waterman 5'10" | OH | 2027
WI
Hailey Connelly
Hailey Connelly OH | 2027
WI
Emma Krysiak
Emma Krysiak 6'0" | RS/OH | 2027
WI
Carsen Sesi
Carsen Sesi 5'9" | OH/DS/L | 2027
IL
Naquene Ellenbecker
Naquene Ellenbecker 5'8" | OH | 2027
WI
Emily Becker
Emily Becker 5'8" | OH | 2027
WI
Bella Kaldor
Bella Kaldor 5'10" | S/RS | 2027
WI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Dig Gauntlet was packed with talent, and we couldn't get all 16 Premier pin hitters in one article. So, here's part 2!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["501162"],"_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-684ba7a2c4350"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Becker is an explosive pin that gives her opponents a LOT of trouble. She uses her athleticism to her advantage while blocking and taking swings from anywhere on the court. Becker was really impressive this weekend, and she is definitely one to keep your eye on this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["529999"],"_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-684ba7a2c43e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sesi does a great job with her spacing and timing on the attack. She sees the block in front of her and takes a fast swing just outside the edges of the block. Sesi can fly when she takes off and she has the power in her swing to back it up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724603"],"_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-684ba7a2c445d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Krysiak has a big swing from the pins for her SWVBC 16 Blue team. She can be deadly from the outside but helps provide another option out of the back row. Krysiak is versatile and I could see her swinging from anywhere on the net and being effective.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["741161"],"_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-684ba7a2c44d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Waterman was terminating from both pins, and I got pretty excited about a slice down the net she took. She was surprising opponents with a variety of shots, including an off-speed shot or destroying the seam by speeding up her armswing. Waterman has become more effective and consistent throughout the season, and I'm excited to see what she does in Dallas and during the high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724639"],"_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-684ba7a2c453e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Connelly does a nice job with the serve and receive ball and is quick in her transition. She puts a lot of power behind the ball, and with her reach, she can work over a lot of blocks. Connelly was a solid 6 rotation outside for Juniors this weekend, and she could terminate from anywhere on the net. She was scoring some critical points to keep them in some pretty competitive matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["435883"],"_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-684ba7a2c45a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaldor may be listed as a setter but this girl can put up a huge block on opposing team's most prolific attackers. She also takes a well-timed aggressive approach and follows that with a calculated swing down the line. Kaldor takes on a leadership role with her team by leading in her actions and taking care of business.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510481"],"_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-684ba7a2c4610"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellenbecker was taking dynamic swings from the back row or the front ro,w and you just never knew what she would throw at you next. She has definitely grown her range of shots and consistency throughout this season. The amount of serve receive and backrow experience has also really exploded her all-around game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Prep Dig Gauntlet was packed with talent, and we couldn't get all 16 Premier pin hitters in one article. So, here's part 2!

Emily Becker

Emily Becker

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Emily
Becker OH
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Wisconsin Lutheran
|
WI
Premier Pin Hitters Part 2
Becker is an explosive pin that gives her opponents a LOT of trouble. She uses her athleticism to...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Emily Becker

State: Wisconsin
School: Wisconsin Lutheran
Club: Milwaukee Sting Volleyball Club
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Highlights

Carsen Sesi

Carsen Sesi

IL
OH/DS/L
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS OH/DS/L
CLASS 2027
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​
Carsen
Sesi OH/DS/L
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Libertyville
|
IL
Premier Pin Hitters Part 2
Sesi does a great job with her spacing and timing on the attack. She sees the block in...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Carsen Sesi

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Libertyville
Club: Sky High
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Highlights

Emma Krysiak

Emma Krysiak

WI
RS/OH
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS RS/OH
CLASS 2027
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Emma
Krysiak RS/OH
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
St. Thomas More
|
WI
Premier Pin Hitters Part 2
Krysiak has a big swing from the pins for her SWVBC 16 Blue team. She can be deadly...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Emma Krysiak

State: Wisconsin
School: St. Thomas More
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Highlights

Piper Waterman

Piper Waterman

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Piper
Waterman OH
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Wisconsin Dells
|
WI
Premier Pin Hitters Part 2
Waterman was terminating from both pins, and I got pretty excited about a slice down the net she...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Piper Waterman

State: Wisconsin
School: Wisconsin Dells
Club: Wisconsin Ice
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Highlights

Hailey Connelly

Hailey Connelly

WI
OH
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Hailey
Connelly OH
Class
2027
WI
Premier Pin Hitters Part 2
Connelly does a nice job with the serve and receive ball and is quick in her transition. She...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Hailey Connelly

State: Wisconsin
Club: Wisconsin Juniors
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Highlights

Bella Kaldor

Bella Kaldor

WI
S/RS
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2027
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Bella
Kaldor S/RS
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
New Berlin Eisenhower
|
WI
Premier Pin Hitters Part 2
Kaldor may be listed as a setter but this girl can put up a huge block on opposing...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Bella Kaldor

State: Wisconsin
School: New Berlin Eisenhower
Club: Milwaukee Juniors
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Highlights

Naquene Ellenbecker

Naquene Ellenbecker

WI
OH
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS OH
CLASS 2027
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Naquene
Ellenbecker OH
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Edgar
|
WI
Premier Pin Hitters Part 2
Ellenbecker was taking dynamic swings from the back row or the front ro,w and you just never knew...
Written by Breit Nelson
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Naquene Ellenbecker

State: Wisconsin
School: Edgar
Club: Wisconsin Ice
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