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Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball

Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball
Brandon Joseph
Brandon Joseph December 22, 2025 @ 10:04 AM
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Brookelyn Wojkowski
Brookelyn Wojkowski 5'8" | OH | 2028
IL
Ellery Hartmann
Ellery Hartmann 5'9" | OH | 2029
IL
Eliza Bruhl
Eliza Bruhl 5'11" | OH/RS | 2029
IL
Nadia Baranowski
Nadia Baranowski 5'9" | OH/RS | 2029
IL
Cherron Calhoun
Cherron Calhoun 2028
IL
Kendyl Chesney
Kendyl Chesney 5'8" | OH/DS/L | 2029
IL
Elliana Russell
Elliana Russell 5'10" | RS/MB | 2029
IL
Aislinn Taylor
Aislinn Taylor 6'1" | RS | 2027
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Volleyball is an exciting sport and people love to watch a great dig or monster block ... but people and fans love to watch a great kill. These pin hitters were spotted at the Prep Dig Exposure Tour in Illinois and can really hit the ball at you with a lot of steam! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["909196"],"_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-6948817623321"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellery has a great swing and mechanics. She played her freshman year ball at Benet Academy and is my 2nd time seeing her in person. She can really put that ball down on you quickly. Very athletic, lanky type build with a lot of explosion and power. She grabs your attention in hitting lines and shows she could put swings on you during gameplay as well. She hits the ball very solidly and is a skilled all-around player as well. A class of 2029 athlete who you will continue to hear about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["492529"],"_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-6948817623384"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor can really hit the ball. She snaps that wrist and the ball flies off of her hand! She's listed at 6'1' but seems deceptively taller. Has long arms and uses her whole body when she hits. Can hit it cross court on you, tooling the ball hard into your block, or just over you. Her ball seems heavy when hit, and that's a good thing in volleyball. Hard to pass a ball that seems heavy and sinks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["781395"],"_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-69488176233cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cherron has a lot of tools. Believe she played school ball at Homewood Flossmoor and club at 1st Alliance. I seen her get some blocks at the pin hitter position, but also saw her make some really hard swings. I'm assuming she has played some all around, as showed a plethora of skills! She has very good footwork and fundamentals and for some reason her athleticism sneaks up on you as she seems cool calm and collected. But if you ease up she will detonate on you for one of her kills. This may be a name to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["771245"],"_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-6948a98daebf1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've seen Chesney play before, very well rounded player who can play any position on the floor. She is a really good passer, has a great feel for the game, but can really hit the ball too. At the Exposure Event she was hitting the ball hard during positional drills. And made good choices during gameplay. She has a great approach and puts big swings on the ball. She's a smart player as well who can hit cut shots cross court and to the corners. Put her in your lineup and she's helping your squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894288"],"_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-6948a98daec94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nadia can put that big swing on the ball. She can bring the hammer from the OH spot or the RS! She sneaks up on you with her explosiveness. She goes up and when that arm swing comes through it's fast and powerful. She can spray the ball all over the court but she is coming to attack you. Some players on the RS don't look comfortable but she does. Any pin position she is ready to go for the kill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["918819"],"_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-6948a98daed13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brookelyn is an OH from Benet Academy who can really put a kill on you! She is another one of those players who can do anything for you on the court. I was impressed with her mechanics and approach when swinging for kills. She has a powerful swing and is highly skilled. When she fully extends while hitting she makes herself bigger and taller than listed. Fully extends and lets loose. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["761510"],"_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-6948fd96a26a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was watching this talent while in positional drills and she stuck out. She had a really nice swing getting full contact and hitting down on the ball. Another one of these freshman who play varsity for their school! She can give you all the shots. Thumb down pinky down cut shots you name it. She really snaps the wrist and delivers the heat!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["907100"],"_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-6948fd96a2726"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've seen Eliza play before and she is a gamer. She explodes out of her approach, gets great extension on her swing and delivers. She's aggressive and not afraid to let loose with one of her cannon type hits. Hits a heavy ball. Saw her during some gameplay drills and she was not scared, confident, and delivered some nice hits. A smart player too, can tool the block, she's got some game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not only can these players really hit the ball and swing lights out, but they are smart as well. These players you can tell have been coached well and put in the work. They can deliver multiple type shots and deliver during the games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Volleyball is an exciting sport and people love to watch a great dig or monster block ... but people and fans love to watch a great kill. These pin hitters were spotted at the Prep Dig Exposure Tour in Illinois and can really hit the ball at you with a lot of steam!

Ellery Hartmann

Ellery Hartmann

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS OH
CLASS 2029
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Ellery
Hartmann OH
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
IL
Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball
Ellery has a great swing and mechanics. She played her freshman year ball at Benet Academy and is...
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Ellery Hartmann

State: Illinois
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Aislinn Taylor

Aislinn Taylor

IL
RS
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS RS
CLASS 2027
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Aislinn
Taylor RS
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
Lindblom Math&Science Academy
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IL
Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball
Taylor can really hit the ball. She snaps that wrist and the ball flies off of her hand!...
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Aislinn Taylor

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State: Illinois
School: Lindblom Math&Science Academy
Club: 1st Alliance VBC
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Cherron Calhoun

Cherron Calhoun

POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Cherron
Calhoun
Class
2028
IL
Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball
Cherron has a lot of tools. Believe she played school ball at Homewood Flossmoor and club at 1st...
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Cherron Calhoun

State: Illinois
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Kendyl Chesney

Kendyl Chesney

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS OH/DS/L
CLASS 2029
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Kendyl
Chesney OH/DS/L
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Yorkville (H.S.)
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Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball
I’ve seen Chesney play before, very well rounded player who can play any position on the floor. She...
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Kendyl Chesney

State: Illinois
School: Yorkville (H.S.)
Club: Lion Jrs Southwest Prairie
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Nadia Baranowski

Nadia Baranowski

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS OH/RS
CLASS 2029
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Nadia
Baranowski OH/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Elk Grove Village (E.G.)
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Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball
Nadia can put that big swing on the ball. She can bring the hammer from the OH spot...
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Nadia Baranowski

State: Illinois
School: Elk Grove Village (E.G.)
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Brookelyn Wojkowski

Brookelyn Wojkowski

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS OH
CLASS 2028
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Brookelyn
Wojkowski OH
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
IL
Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball
Brookelyn is an OH from Benet Academy who can really put a kill on you! She is another...
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Brookelyn Wojkowski

State: Illinois
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Elliana Russell

Elliana Russell

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS RS/MB
CLASS 2029
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Elliana
Russell RS/MB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Vernon Hills
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Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball
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Elliana Russell

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State: Illinois
School: Vernon Hills
Club: Sky High
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Eliza Bruhl

Eliza Bruhl

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH/RS
CLASS 2029
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Eliza
Bruhl OH/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Maple Park (Kaneland)
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Pins Who Can Knock The Cover Off The Ball
I’ve seen Eliza play before and she is a gamer. She explodes out of her approach, gets great...
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Eliza Bruhl

State: Illinois
School: Maple Park (Kaneland)
Club: Club Fusion
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