Freshman Showcase Player Impressions, Part 3

<p>The 2025 Michigan Freshman Showcase was a great success, with many 2029 prospects giving their all as a first look at the incoming high school talent.</p>   <p>There's a lot of players to break down over the next handful of days. Let's keep things rolling with Part 3.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='770721' first='Mazzey' last='McDonald'], DS/L Beal City/Aces</strong></h2>   <p>McDonald played with plenty of grit and determination. This was a showcase with a lot of top defensive talent, and she held her own, which should be exciting for Beal City. McDonald had good form and never gave up on a play. She also had an impressive serve and communication skills.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782541' first='Sophie' last='Kommer'], OH OL St. Mary's/High Performance</strong></h2>   <p>Kommer looked comfortable from both pins and was able to aggressively attack the sidelines with success. She did a good job of consistently high-pointing the ball on her attacks to get the most out of each swing.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='725986' first='Skyla' last='Chinoy'], DS/L WL Western/Team Detroit</strong></h2>   <p>Chinoy stands 5'0” and plays with a lot of effort. She may be small compared to some of her teammates, but she comes through with some big digs. She's got quick feet and moves well around the court. She also locks in her form for consistently smooth passes.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='781087' first='Jacqueline' last='James'], RS/MH Country Day/Michigan Elite</strong></h2>   <p>James showed good patience at the net at times, not rushing through her swing in order to make a smart play. She has a lot of good court awareness, and a swing where she can make a late adjustment and still deliver with power. When she got a clean look, James put the ball down with a lot of authority.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Saylor Dudlar, RS OL St. Mary's/Legacy</strong></h2>   <p>Dudlar is able to produce good power on her swings without much effort. She's consistent with her velocity, whether it's a short and compact swing, or a big wind up. Dudlar moves efficiently on the court as well, able to transition from a defensive mindset to an offensive one quickly.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='848581' first='Milani' last='Parker'], MB WL Western/Legacy</strong></h2>   <p>Parker is a really agile middle that moves smoothly along the net. She's 5'9”, but is able to play big due to her quickness and athleticism. She moves with a lot of purpose and seems to stay ahead of her blockers, as well as timing out her blocks well when on defense.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='848776' first='Amanda' last='Stotenbur'], DS/L FH Northern/MVA</strong></h2>   <p>Stotenbur showed good focus and attention to detail when taking her reps. She adjusted quickly to the ball and handled the challenges from the coaches well. Stotenbur never looked overwhelmed, even when the pace of play picked up. She maintained a steady, high level of play throughout the day.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='755280' first='Isabella' last='O'Malley'], S Imlay City/Michigan Elite</strong></h2>   <p>O'Malley looks like a player that is putting in the work to be reliable in all phases of the game. At setter, she displayed great location placement and challenged herself to make some difficult plays. Defensively, she covered her hitters well and stayed alert. From the service line, O'Malley had great speed and trajectory.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849359' first='Anna' last='McBride'], DS/L Country Day/High Performance</strong></h2>   <p>McBride brought a real positive attitude to the court, and her big smile was infectious to other prospects around her. It wasn't all just fun and games, though, as McBride proved she can be a workhorse in the back row. She threw her body around to make tough digs and directed traffic well, all with a smile on her face.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782164' first='Isabelle' last='Brown'], DS/L Cadillac/FaR Out</strong></h2>   <p>Brown was one of the quicker defenders of the showcase, as she kept herself moving and was never isolated at one spot. She had a good feel for her timing and when to make a sprawl or a lunge for the ball. Brown also showed impressive swings from the back row, showing she can be an offensive asset as well.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='788886' first='Bristol' last='Davenport'], DS/L Southgate Anderson/Legacy</strong></h2>   <p>Davenport has been up against some of the top hitters in her class nationally, so she came to the showcase with plenty of big-match experience already. It showed, as she has a knack for getting the ball to the setter, even when having to make a tough dig where she's hitting the floor. She has great range in her coverage and seemingly wants the ball to come her way in a big moment.</p>

The 2025 Michigan Freshman Showcase was a great success, with many 2029 prospects giving their all as a first look at the incoming high school talent.