Top Illinois 2028s Ready To Take on Prep Dig Gauntlet

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig is running back the Gauntlet.&nbsp; Some of the top athletes in the Midwest will be going head to head in the Milwaukee area at the Prep Dig Gauntlet June 6-7.&nbsp; For the Class of 2028, this will be a big weekend as June 15 is the official start of their recruiting journey where they can be contacted by college coaches.&nbsp; Here are athletes from Illinois in the top 25 of the Class of 2028 who will be heading to the Gauntlet.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484408"],"_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-6a0b7e91678e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The top player from the Illinois Class of 2028 will be in the house with Tatum Kelly of 1st Alliance 16 Gold.&nbsp; Kelly is so fun to see commanding the court where she has shown she can score points and set at a high level.&nbsp; At the next level, Kelly will be a setter although she has shown she can score points as an attacker as well.&nbsp; She moves so well on the court, she gets her hands on the ball at a high rate allowing for her attackers to swing big.&nbsp; She can also push the tempo where she's able to feed the multiples in front and behind.&nbsp; This 1st Alliance 16 Gold squad has had a big 2026 where they most recently finished third at the Salt Lake Qualifier.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["546207"],"_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-6a0b7e9167991"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harper Neill of Sky High 16 Elite has always been so steady and consistent at the libero position.&nbsp; She has shown she can be efficient with her footwork and how she controls her platform.&nbsp; She has great touch on the ball where she is able to take pace off the ball which allows her setters to run the show.&nbsp; Sky High 16 Elite will be in the 16 Elite Division at the Prep Dig Gauntlet which will be hosted at the Sting Center.&nbsp; This will be an exciting group of 2028s to track through the summer recruiting period.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750142"],"_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-6a0b7e9167a07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Attack 16 Select has been an upstart squad this 2026 season where they will be heading to USAV Nationals in Indy with a Freedom division bid.&nbsp; Zumerchik has a violent arm swing where she is going to put a hurt on the ball.&nbsp; She's not afraid to use the block either where she has been scoring points in bunches for her squad.&nbsp; This summer will be an exciting time for her to officially start her recruiting process where she could be a gamechanger at the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["951872"],"_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-6a0b7e9167a80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Absolutely electric.&nbsp; There is always something exciting bound to happen with Lael Timbers-Ausar enters the game.&nbsp; The middle blocker has been a standout for 1st Alliance 16 Silver who has put together a 52-11 record this season.&nbsp; They will head to nationals with a national level bid.&nbsp; Timbers-Ausar is touching over ten feet, her length and athleticism allows for her to cause a lot of issues for her opponents.&nbsp; They have to be aware of her when they attack and offensively she can run a variety of tempos to score points.&nbsp; I'm excited to see this team compete!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td></td><td colspan="4">Illinois Class of 2028 Top 25 Illinois Athletes To The Gauntlet</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>State Rank</strong></td><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td><strong>Height</strong></td><td><strong>Position</strong></td><td><strong>High School</strong></td><td><strong>Club Team</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>1</strong></td><td>Tatum Kelly</td><td>5'11"</td><td>S</td><td>Neuqua Valley</td><td>1st Alliance 16 Gold</td></tr><tr><td><strong>2</strong></td><td>Sage Olson</td><td>5'11"</td><td>S/RS</td><td>Lake Zurich</td><td>Sky High Adidas 17 Elite</td></tr><tr><td><strong>4</strong></td><td>Adelaide Bruns</td><td>6'0"</td><td>S/RS</td><td>Johnsburg</td><td>Sky High Adidas 16 Elite</td></tr><tr><td><strong>7</strong></td><td>Keira McQuillan</td><td>5'9"</td><td>OH/DS/L</td><td>Mother McAuley</td><td>1st Alliance 16 Gold</td></tr><tr><td><strong>8</strong></td><td>Sommer Shaw</td><td></td><td>MB</td><td>Chicago (Marist)</td><td>1st Alliance 16 Gold</td></tr><tr><td><strong>10</strong></td><td>Hope Garland</td><td>5'7"</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Montini Catholic</td><td>1st Alliance 16 Gold</td></tr><tr><td><strong>13</strong></td><td>Harper Neill</td><td>5'9"</td><td>DS/L/S</td><td>Palatine (Fremd)</td><td>Sky High Adidas 16 Elite</td></tr><tr><td><strong>14</strong></td><td>Alyson Cahill</td><td>6'0"</td><td>MB</td><td>Mother McAuley</td><td>1st Alliance 16 Gold</td></tr><tr><td><strong>15</strong></td><td>Katy Zumerchik</td><td>5'10"</td><td>MB/OH</td><td>Palos Hills (Stagg)</td><td>Attack VBC 16 Select</td></tr><tr><td><strong>16</strong></td><td>Ellery Cabaj</td><td>5'8"</td><td>S/DS/L</td><td>Downers Grove North</td><td>1st Alliance 16 Gold</td></tr><tr><td><strong>18</strong></td><td>Erin Bruce</td><td>6'0"</td><td>OH/DS/L</td><td>Carpentersville (Dundee-Crown)</td><td>Sky High Adidas 16 Elite</td></tr><tr><td><strong>19</strong></td><td>Lael Timbers-Ausar</td><td></td><td>MB</td><td>Chicago (Whitney Young)</td><td>1st Alliance 16 Silver</td></tr><tr><td><strong>23</strong></td><td>Kara Schubert</td><td>6'3"</td><td>MB</td><td>Grant Community</td><td>Sky High Adidas 16 Elite</td></tr><tr><td><strong>25</strong></td><td>Charlotte Shepherd</td><td>5'10"</td><td>S</td><td>Carmel Catholic</td><td>Wisconsin Juniors 16-1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table -->