At a Glance: Big Performers This Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='807824' first='Addison' last='Koppelman']</strong> - 2026 | OH | Chardon<br>Koppelman is having a terrific season in following up on a breakout 2024 effort in which she averaged 4.4 k/s. She has upgraded her offense slightly with a 4.7 k/s average so far in 2025 as Chardon is 3-2 in Western Reserve league play. The 6'0 pin hitter is a well-rounded prospect as she leads the Hilltoppers offensively and is one of their best defenders in the back row given her 187 digs on the season, good for 14.4 d/m. A Cleveland State commit, she has good range in her action on both sides of the ball. She uses her length to cover a lot of ground in pursuit on defense while using her physicality and athleticism well to elevate and generate big pace through her arm speed to score points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='722535' first='Reese' last='Redman'] </strong>- 2029 | OH | Colonel Crawford<br>Redman (*pictured) continues her hot offensive streak of late as she has terminated at a high rate in earning double-digit kills over her last four matches with Colonel Crawford. Her 19 kills in the Eagles' recent 3-1 win over Wynford was her 12th match overall in double figure kills. She also had 11 digs. Redman is establishing herself as a versatile and fearless attacker with an aggressive mindset in how she gets up well off the floor and contacts the ball with big purpose. The Eagles are 12-5 overall and among the upper half of the Northern 10 standings as Redman leads their offense at 4.0 k/s while also contributing well in other areas with 8.5 digs and 1.5 blocks per match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='492644' first='Ellie' last='Spencer'] </strong>- 2027 | OH | Kirtland<br>Averaging 3.4 k/s this season for Kirtland, Spencer had a season high 20 kills as the Hornets defeated Rootstown 3-1. She complemented that offensive output with 20 digs on the defensive side. The 5'6 junior outside hitter is dynamic with her physical tools as she is efficient in her movement to be able to maximize what she brings as a primary hitter. She gets her feet to the ball well and the fundamental swing she creates has torque and the ability to control for range. Kirtland is 11-3 overall as Spencer has upgrade her performance metrics and impact across the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800215' first='Ava' last='Long']</strong> - 2026 | OH | Lebanon<br>Long has been a premiere hitter in the ECC for the past two seasons as she continues to pour on the offense each time the Warriors compete. In their most recent 3-2 conference win over Little Miami, Long blasted 31 total kills on a monster effort in volume that was 73 total swings. Defensively, she added 14 digs. Leading the ECC in total kills at 292 kills for 2025, she was the top offensive performer in 2024 with over 400 kills, earning all-conference 1st team honors. Although the Warriors are 5-7 in league play, with her arm speed and control along with a relentless attacking mentality, the Warriors can compete well with most teams. She is committed to Bellarmine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812588' first='Corra' last='Dehart']</strong> - 2027 | MH | Liberty-Benton<br>Dehart has been making the best impact of her varsity career this season for Liberty-Benton. The Eagles are 12-2 overall and 6-0 in Blanchard Valley play. Dehart was huge again in their most recent win as she earned a team and match high 21 kills as they defeated Arlington 3-2. Dehart is a 6'1 junior middle with good length and athleticism as well as significant varsity experience given her 3.3 k/s last season. Along with improved offense, she also averaging a career high 3.3 blocks per contest. She is a physical athlete with a big arm and is a standout basketball player too on the Ohio scene. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810740' first='Ally' last='Hocanson']</strong> - 2026 | S | Liberty-Benton<br>Hocanson is the primary setter for the Eagles and has been doing a fantastic job of guiding their offense and creating great opportunities for her hitters. They recently defeated Arlington 3-2 in which Hocanson dished a season and career high 50 assists to go along with 19 digs. Her ability to balance her team's offense was a key factor in their recent win as the team earned 66 total kills with four attackers reaching double-digits. A 5'10 senior, Hocanson does exactly what she needs in all aspects of the game as she puts up a good ball and defends well at the net and from the back row. She is a key piece as a veteran athlete and with the full range of her contributions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->