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Rising Stars: The Strengths of Club Four and Blue Steel Athletes

Rising Stars: The Strengths of Club Four and Blue Steel Athletes
Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson May 13, 2026 @ 05:19 PM
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here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Defensive Skills:</strong> Lila excels in defensive situations, showcasing excellent court awareness and agility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Kate Gramke

Kate Gramke

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS OH
CLASS 2027

Kate Gramke

School: Quincy Notre Dame
Club: Club Four

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Strengths: Team Player: Known for her leadership on and off the court, Kate encourages her teammates and maintains a positive attitude. Powerful Hitting: Kate delivers a strong, aggressive swing, consistently posing a scoring threat from either pin. Defensive Skills: She…

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Mady Marquardt

Mady Marquardt

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS OH
CLASS 2027

Mady Marquardt

School: Quincy
Club: Club Four

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Playmaking Ability: Mady excels as a pin hitter with a heavy ball, showcasing versatility to attack from either side. She capitalizes on space in the block and can deliver powerful shots down the line. Court Vision: With a keen ability…

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Tessa Kruep

Tessa Kruep

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS MB
CLASS 2027

Tessa Kruep

School: Wesclin

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Defensive Prowess: Tessa exhibits great court awareness, using her speed and high volleyball IQ to place tips strategically. Coverage: She effectively covers the entire court, helping her team maintain control during rallies. Communication: Tessa's vocal presence strengthens the blocking defense…

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Myla Friederich

Myla Friederich

HEIGHT 5'4"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027

Myla Friederich

School: Wesclin
Club: Blue Steel

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Defensive Ability: Myla is a formidable defender, taking charge in the passing lanes and making tough plays look routine. Offensive Threat: Her quickness makes her a dual threat, scoring effectively on fast sets. Physicality: Myla's aggressive style of play adds…

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Lila Huelsman

Lila Huelsman

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027

Lila Huelsman

School: Mater Dei
Club: Blue Steel

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Versatility: Lila is a strong defensive player who adapts well, even serving as a second libero in middle back defense. Strong Serve: Her powerful serve applies pressure on opponents, contributing significantly to her team's momentum. Defensive Skills: Lila excels in…

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