Hi-Liner Classic: Top Performers Part Two

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to Prep Dig using discount code digdakotas30</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hi-Liner Classic was simply too loaded with talent to wrap up in one feature, which is why we're back with Part Two of our coverage. With 21 teams battling it out in Valley City, the tournament gave us an extended look at athletes who compete with grit, IQ, and a relentless drive to win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part One spotlighted several standouts who set the tone for their teams, but there were plenty more players who left their mark and demanded recognition. From high-flying outsides to versatile setters and defensive specialists who refused to let a ball drop, the level of play was outstanding from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coaches, if you're keeping tabs on who's rising in North Dakota volleyball, these are more names you'll want to circle. Let's dive into another group of athletes who continue to prove why this tournament is one of the best showcases of talent in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["832655"],"_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-68c7297aa8c0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='832655' first='Harper' last='Kollman'], a junior</strong>, continues to shine as a six-rotation outside hitter who can carry an offense. She swings with confidence, mixing in high-power attacks with smart roll shots when the defense is out of system. What impressed most at the Classic was her consistency—whether in serve receive, transition, or high-pressure moments, she gave her team steady production. [player_tooltip player_id='832655' first='Harper' last='Kollman']'s ability to shoulder a heavy load while staying efficient makes her a must-watch in the 2027 class.<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773809"],"_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-68c7297aa8c80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='773809' first='Aria' last='Ryg'], just a sophomore</strong>, was a defensive anchor at the net, turning away attackers with her disciplined blocking. She reads the setter well, closes seams quickly, and uses strong hands to redirect balls into playable areas for her defense. Offensively, she's a workhorse—constantly available for quick sets and finishing plays with power. [player_tooltip player_id='773809' first='Aria' last='Ryg']'s combination of blocking presence and offensive reliability makes her one of the top middle prospects in her class.<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mya Swanson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Langdon ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c7297aa8d42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Mya Swanson, only a freshman</strong>, showed tremendous poise as a true six-rotation player. She scores from both pins, runs effective pipe attacks, and holds her own in serve receive. Her court awareness stood out—she doesn't just swing hard, she places the ball where defenders aren't. Add in her steady back-row defense and ability to stay composed in long rallies, and Mya Swanson is proving she's already ahead of the curve.<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Sophia Satrom","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Maple River","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c7297aa8de4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Sophia Satrom, also a freshman</strong>, flashed big-time upside as another 2029 making noise early in her high school career. She brings a live arm to the outside, capable of scoring in rhythm or out of system. Sophia Satrom's ability to adjust mid-air and find angles against bigger blockers shows her natural feel for the game. She's aggressive and unafraid of pressure moments, which makes her a dangerous offensive weapon now—and a player with tremendous growth potential.<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["800289"],"_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-68c7297aa8e33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='800289' first='Aspyn' last='Kjos'], a senior</strong>, was a defensive difference-maker, showing why experience matters in the libero role. Her reads on opposing hitters were sharp—she positioned herself early and made difficult digs look routine. [player_tooltip player_id='800289' first='Aspyn' last='Kjos'] also added value in serve receive, passing nails to keep her team in system. As a senior leader, she brings vocal stability in the backcourt, setting the tone for her team's defensive identity.<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Abigail Killoran","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Maple River","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c7297aa8ee9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Abigail Killoran, a sophomore</strong>, brought relentless energy and effort to the floor, proving she's a true hustler in the libero jersey. She made highlight-reel saves throughout the tournament, chasing down balls and extending rallies that most defenses would give up on. Abigail Killoran's competitive drive is contagious, lifting her teammates with every gritty play. Add in her quick reaction time and fearless pursuit of the ball, and she's exactly the kind of libero every coach loves to have on their roster.<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Thank you to all my readers for making this journey possible. My goal has always been simple—to shine a light on athletes at every level, from Division I to NAIA, and give them a platform to keep chasing their love for the game. Every player deserves a shot, and I'm honored to help tell their stories.</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Please help us continue to grow this positive platform for players by spreading the word and encouraging your friends to subscribe at&nbsp;<a href="https://prepdig.com/">PrepDig.com.</a>&nbsp;With your support, we can create unforgettable memories and experiences!</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Thank you for making it all possible! ~ Theresa Hickman</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->