2025 Michigan Freshman Showcase Preview, Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A promising group of 2029 prospects will be displaying their talents this Sunday at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac for the 2025 Michigan Freshman Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This annual event put on by Prep Dig Michigan gives an inside look to some of the top incoming freshmen for the 2025 prep season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the some of the talent that will be present in Pontiac this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='781291' first='Charley' last='Baaki'], S Notre Dame Prep: </strong>Baaki is working hard on her consistency and location, so this event should be a good chance to show where she's taken her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='725986' first='Skyla' last='Chinoy'], L/DS WL Western: </strong>Chinoy stands just 5'0”, so she can disguise herself well, but looks technically sound as a defender and maintains a lot of poise during a tense rally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Saylor Dudlar, OH OL St. Mary's: </strong>Dudlar looks to be a well-balanced outside that has had success on the right side during club season. She plays within herself and stays focused.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='858244' first='Cornelia' last='Friedrich'], OH/MH Country Day: </strong>An impressive left-handed hitter that looks to be finding at home at middle hitter, Friedrich has great placement of the ball and an effective finish to her swing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='787391' first='Karsyn' last='Ignash'], OH/MH Cass City: </strong>A name familiar to the Thumb area, Ignash stands 6'1” and displays the athleticism and explosiveness we've seen from her family. She has big power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='781087' first='Jacqueline' last='James'], MH/OH Country Day: </strong>James can play anywhere along the net and succeed. She's got an explosive follow through and impressive agility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780462' first='Jordyn' last='Kern'], OH South Lyon: </strong>Kern shows she can adjust well at the net and alter her shot to finish points. When she gets a clean look at the ball, she drives through it well for an emphatic finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782541' first='Sophie' last='Kommer'], OH OL St. Mary's: </strong>Kommer has a high ceiling for where she can take her game. She's able to put a good swing on out-of-system balls, and attacks aggressive lines.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849430' first='Tori' last='Lewis'], OH/MH WL Western: </strong>Lewis has good length at 5'10” and she moves effectively around the floor. She anticipates the play well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='848581' first='Milani' last='Parker'], MH WL Western: </strong>Parker shows a lot of promise at the net. Listed at 5'9”, she plays much bigger with her vertical and athleticism. She looks to have a high ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='781224' first='Peyton' last='Sadler'], L/DS Dakota: </strong>Sadler has good form on her passes and stays light on her feet to try and square up to the ball. She will get a chance to shine against some talented hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='848776' first='Amanda' last='Stotenbur'], L/DS FH Northern: </strong>A defensive standout from the Grand Rapids area, Stotenbur has a name very familiar to the state, but creating her own path with her quickness and scrappy play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Viera Walker, S/RS Perkins: </strong>An Ohio prospect, Walker has been able to handle the combo role of setter and hitter, while working on her leadership skills. She's a player that leaves it all on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748131' first='Luciana' last='Wichern'], MH TC St. Francis: </strong>A 5'10” middle, Wichern could be one of the top 2029 talents from Northern Michigan. Will she stand out amongst a talented statewide group of hitters?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->