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<p>With most of the roster intact from a year ago, L2 151 has a lot of team chemistry and has been able to hit the ground running in 2026.</p>
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<p>Coached by Sarah Lindstrom, this has a nice mixture of size, athleticism, and depth, and hopes to be among the top 15U teams in the state of Michigan this club year.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='888971' first='Hayden' last='Rogers'] - S</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='782372' first='Lindsey' last='Nagel'] - S</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='782649' first='Lauren' last='Nagel'] - OH</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='888976' first='Madison' last='Smith'] - OH</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='780462' first='Jordyn' last='Kern'] - OH</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='782729' first='Rachel' last='Unsworth'] - OH</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='878880' first='Mckynzie' last='Monroe'] - MB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='888979' first='Mia' last='Keefer'] - MB</td><td>Evelyn Madeja - DS/L</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='778631' first='Breanna' last='McMahon'] - DS/L</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Setting Leadership</strong></h2>
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<p>L2 is relying on a pair of setters to be leaders on and off the court in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='888971' first='Hayden' last='Rogers']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782372' first='Lindsey' last='Nagel']</strong>. Both are embracing their roles as leaders and putting in the work to push a fast pace with this offense. Rogers brings a tremendous work ethic to the floor and she also plays with a lot of competitive fire. Nagel also is relentless in her play and has really shined with her defensively ability while also being a great setter.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hitting Depth</strong></h2>
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<p>L2 has plenty of arms to get the ball to this season and each player is getting more confident in their swing. In the middle <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='888979' first='Mia' last='Keefer'] </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='878880' first='Mckynzie' last='Monroe'] </strong>are a pair of 6-footers that bring a lot of athleticism and quickness to the position. Keifer has a nice array of shot speeds and locations, while Monroe is making big strides in her overall play. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782729' first='Rachel' last='Unsworth'] </strong>is a former middle that has moved to the outside and seeing a big boost in her game. She's been a nice addition to the already strong trio of <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='782649' first='Lauren' last='Nagel']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='888976' first='Madison' last='Smith']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780462' first='Jordyn' last='Kern'] </strong>on the outside. The strength of this position is their speed, which has led to more aggressive swings, and a lot of ground covered defensively.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Calculated Defense</strong></h2>
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<p>L2 has a pair of defenders it can really rely on in <strong>Evelyn Madeja </strong>and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='778631' first='Breanna' last='McMahon']</strong>. Madeja has tremendous court vision and seems to make the right decision in most pressure situations. Her communication and leadership skills also mesh well with the roster. McMahon is a new addition to the team and she brings a lot of poise to the back row, while maintaining a high level of quickness.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Expectations</strong></h2>
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<p>L2 isn't going to back down from anyone this season as it competes in the 15 Open around the country. They started the year 3-4 in the Nike Classic last month, with three losses coming in three sets. This team is hanging with everyone it faces, just needs to find a way to come through with those crucial points down the stretch. This weekend will be a big sign for how far they have come, playing in the Nike North Coast Cup. Expect L2 151 to get some marquee wins throughout 2026.</p>
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With most of the roster intact from a year ago, L2 151 has a lot of team chemistry and has been able to hit the ground running in 2026.
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