WCQ – Hour By Hour, Day 1 AM Wave Recruiting

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Windy City is a bit of a Super Bowl when it comes to coverage of teams in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.&nbsp; Friday will potentially be a busy day of college coaches paying a visit.&nbsp; Here is an hour by hour and court schedule of some athletes to watch.&nbsp; For the 2027s, some will be closing in on a decision.&nbsp; For the 2028s, they are gearing up for June 15 when their recruiting journey can officially begin with college coaches.&nbsp; Here is a schedule to follow for those coaches heading to Windy City.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":960312,"width":"563px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5014953078271631","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/RG1A0200.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-960312" style="aspect-ratio:1.5014953078271631;width:563px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>8:00 - Court 25 - Iowa United 171 Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you are looking for some 2027s that are accustomed to high level training and know how to play tough competition, take a look at Iowa United 171 Elite.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='489998' first='Belle' last='Seaman'] has been a fun setter to watch over the past couple of years.&nbsp; She has athleticism and length that allows her to be a true 5-1 setter with great intangibles.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='493660' first='Bailey' last='Simpson'] is a middle/right side attacker who is so smooth with how she moves along the net, a true terminator with a big upside.&nbsp; Two defenders to keep an eye on would be [player_tooltip player_id='488579' first='Mavrik' last='Schweer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='790978' first='Addi' last='Allaman'].&nbsp; They play the backrow with athleticism and physicality, they also have really positive intangibles.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='273001' first='Ellie' last='Wilson'] is another outside on this team with an electric arm.&nbsp; This team is coming off an Iowa Region title.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":960311,"width":"521px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5014953078271631","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/RG1A2211.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-960311" style="aspect-ratio:1.5014953078271631;width:521px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='530633' first='Malley' last='Green']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>9:00 - Court 29 - Michio 17 Blue Smoke</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From Court 25 to Court 29, head on over to watch Michio 17 Blue Smoke.&nbsp; I was able to see them compete at MEQ where they advanced to day two gold pools.&nbsp; A setter who plays with intensity and a spark is [player_tooltip player_id='530633' first='Malley' last='Green'].&nbsp; She is quick to the ball, gets her hands on everything, and can really push the tempo.&nbsp; One of her attackers that can score points from the front and backrow is [player_tooltip player_id='512501' first='Quinn' last='Grevengoed'].&nbsp; She has length and athleticism where she knows how to score deep in the court.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>10:00 - Court 27 - 1st Alliance 17 Gold vs. Iowa Impact 171 Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1st Alliance 17 Gold is always one of the top teams in the country and a favorite in 17 Open. I was able to see them at MEQ and they play with a fun speed and have great athleticism at every position.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='793888' first='Emmi' last='Bozarth'] is a pin that stood out, an uncommitted 2027 who has seen success on the high school and club courts.&nbsp; Iowa impact 171 Elite out of the Des Moines metro will be going up against the best this weekend where they have a setter who can really chuck it from pin to pin, [player_tooltip player_id='493603' first='Miley' last='Geise'] is one to watch.&nbsp; One of her attackers who can score points on the outside is [player_tooltip player_id='493608' first='Bailey' last='Snyder'].&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":959652,"width":"423px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5014953078271631","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/03/RG1A2280.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-959652" style="aspect-ratio:1.5014953078271631;width:423px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='563045' first='Adelaide' last='Bruns']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>11:00 - Court 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're watching the 16 Open field now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>51 - [program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite'] 16 Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>52 - MKE Sting 16 Gold</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>53 - [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] Adidas 16 Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>54 - Iowa United 161 Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>55 - [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 16 Adidas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11:00 is the 2 vs 3 seed matches in the pool.&nbsp; I always think of this match as a separation match where teams can seal the deal when it comes to day two.&nbsp; [program_tooltip program_id='428591' first='FC' last='Elite'] 16 Elite advanced to day two gold pools at MEQ and have shown a lot of promise.&nbsp; They have a 2029 outside hitter in [player_tooltip player_id='545529' first='Pacyn' last='Stoffel'] who has been an impact player.&nbsp; MKE Sting 16 Gold has an outside who can pass to attack in [player_tooltip player_id='587062' first='Harper' last='Wendlick'] who can change the game.&nbsp; [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] Adidas 16 Elite has quite the setter in [player_tooltip player_id='563045' first='Adelaide' last='Bruns'] who is so dynamic.&nbsp; Iowa United 161 Elite has one of the top outsides in Iowa's Class of 2028 in [player_tooltip player_id='516002' first='Julia' last='Schlarbaum'].&nbsp; [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 16 Adidas has been a treat to watch all club season and will have an open bid on their mind.&nbsp; Watch [player_tooltip player_id='582261' first='Kolby' last='Ross'] on the outside, she can do some special things with her ability to score.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":960310,"width":"488px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/RG1A0344-crop-3188x2093-1775063263.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-960310" style="width:488px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='435888' first='Georgia' last='House']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>12:00 - Court 31 - [program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] 17R vs. MKE Sting 17 Black </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='431948' first='Iowa' last='Rockets'] 17R is coming off a massive weekend at MEQ where they took home the 17 USA title.&nbsp; They will be in 17 Open this weekend and have some 2027s who are still on the board.&nbsp; Setter [player_tooltip player_id='316380' first='Hadley' last='Miller'] plays with a high IQ, she knows how to find the open attackers and defends her position well.&nbsp; One of her go to targets would be [player_tooltip player_id='493658' first='Hattie' last='Galloway'], she is a physical and athletic middle blocker who can score and block. For Sting 17 Black, they have plenty of balance and have put together a strong season. A libero for this team to have on the radar is [player_tooltip player_id='435888' first='Georgia' last='House']&nbsp; who has great command of the back court.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":948048,"width":"473px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5014953078271631","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/RG1A0439.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-948048" style="aspect-ratio:1.5014953078271631;width:473px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">MKE Sting 17 Gold</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>1:00 - Court 33 and Court 24 - MKE Sting 17 Gold and [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 17 Adidas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='428672' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting'] 17 Gold will be on court 33 and [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 17 Adidas will be on Court 24.&nbsp; Sting finished just outside of getting a bid at Northern Lights back in January and is always in the hunt at a qualifier.&nbsp; [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 17 Adidas has had a huge season, clinching an open bid at MEQ in Minneapolis.&nbsp; These courts will have setters to watch with [player_tooltip player_id='509343' first='Taylor' last='Wold'] for MKE Sting 17 Gold and [player_tooltip player_id='443071' first='Madeline' last='Bryant'] and [player_tooltip player_id='546038' first='Caroline' last='Herbert'] for [program_tooltip program_id='431567' first='Adversity' last=''] 17 Adidas.&nbsp; All of these setters know how to run the show.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->