2028 Deep Diggers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This report concludes my recent examination of the Kansas Class of 2028 and marks the end of my coverage for July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for an edition of “Deck's Deep Dive” on August 1, a month that will include rankings updates for two classes and multiple team previews as the new prep season begins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the new prep season draws near, it's not too early to suggest that high school coaches provide stats on MaxPreps and include an athlete's height and position. Coaches can also email me stat packs and updates to <a href="mailto:deckscoutks@gmail.com">deckscoutks@gmail.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at five athletes who recorded at least 375 digs at the varsity level during their respective freshman seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831854' first='Emily' last='Criqui']</strong>, 5'9”, OH, Marais Des Cygnes Valley, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Criqui is ranked No. 77 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028. She was featured in a report yesterday for her attacking skills. She unofficially led all Kansas Freshmen last season in digs with 474 in 85 sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='536308' first='Haedyn' last='Lynnes']</strong>, 5'5”, DS/L, Mill Valley, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lynnes is ranked No. 20 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She finished her freshman season with 421 digs in 100 sets. She will be at a different school this fall. Last year she played for Spring Hill, this season she will be attending Mill Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513601' first='Karis' last='KiWe Miller']</strong>, 6'0”, OH, Royal Valley, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like Criqui, Miller has been featured twice this week, both for her attacking and defensive skills. She recorded 396 digs last season for the Panthers. She is ranked No. 4 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='503697' first='Emmie' last='Dean']</strong>, 5'6”, OH/DS, Jefferson West, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dean is ranked No. 10 overall by Prep Dig Kansas. She registered 395 digs as a freshman. She is a six-rotation athlete chomping on the bit to get started this fall. She was all over the state this summer playing club ball and attending elite college camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='719106' first='Delaney' last='Duerksen']</strong>, 5'5”, DS/OH, Goessel, '28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Duerksen is ranked No. 33 overall in the Kansas Class of 2028. She finished her freshman campaign with 376 digs in 85 sets for the Goessel Bluebirds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->