Electric Sophomores Having Breakout Seasons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're heading into the final weeks of the regular season and we are going to zoom in on some sophomores who are making a big impact.&nbsp; Whether its scoring points, picking up plenty of digs, or setting their teammates up for a kill - they are a key part of their team's success this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["931569"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac3ff0219fef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='931569' first='Eden' last='Kieselhorst'] of Watertown Luther Prep is someone on the rise out of the sophomore class.&nbsp; She is averaging over three kills per set and is someone who creates a huge mismatch problem for her opponents. She is also a setter for the Phoenix as well.&nbsp; The combo of her and [player_tooltip player_id='734119' first='Lorelei' last='Candler'], their other setter/attacker create quite the 1-2 punch.&nbsp; Another pair of athletes to know are [player_tooltip player_id='987116' first='Maria' last='Bortulin'] and Annika Nottling who are only freshmen and making key contributions.&nbsp; Kieselhorst and crew will be looking to generate momentum as they head into the post season as the top team in D3.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["781346"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac3ff021a07b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another team who is making a push for the top of their division is Fox Valley Lutheran.&nbsp; One of the key pieces to the success of the Foxes is [player_tooltip player_id='781346' first='Alaina' last='Retzlaff'].&nbsp; What a dynamic athlete.&nbsp; She is someone who can score plenty of points from the right side or the outside.&nbsp; She is an explosive leaper who can hit a variety of shots and angles.&nbsp; She is averaging three kills per while also collecting 136 digs and 24 total blocks.&nbsp; The Foxes are sitting at 23-3 and will have a key ranked match against Xavier this week.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["915853"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac3ff021a0d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Out of Sun Prairie East is [player_tooltip player_id='915853' first='Emma' last='Huggins'] who has a whip of an arm swing is having a big season for the Cardinals, she is averaging just over 3.5 kills per set.&nbsp; This breakout season is coming off a big season for the Madtown 151 squad and will run it back with them this club season.&nbsp; She will look to finish her sophomore year with plenty of momentum where she is also leading her team in blocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["739708"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac3ff021a123"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An upstart sophomore for the Hawks, [player_tooltip player_id='739708' first='Raya' last='Zurfluh'] has taken control of the offense for Xavier which has led to her having just over seven assists per set.&nbsp; She plays with such a fire and spark where her energy is contagious for the rest of the team.&nbsp; She isn't afraid to jump set to push the tempo, she is a solid defender, and can call her own number by throwing it down on the second contact.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["910217"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac3ff021a167"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>River Falls is always going to be a team in contention to make a late October run with intentions of playing their final match at the Resch Center.&nbsp; They have a sophomore setter in [player_tooltip player_id='910217' first='Ellory' last='Hauk'] who is racking up some assists on her side of the net.&nbsp; She averages four assists per set with two of her top targets being seniors [player_tooltip player_id='511138' first='Amelie' last='Pankonin'] and [player_tooltip player_id='701235' first='Brooke' last='Dusek']. The Wildcats have played a rugged schedule and will be gearing up for a key conference match on October 8 against Hudson.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734115"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac3ff021a1ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='734115' first='Lexi' last='Sheffield'] has been one who just find the ball for Edgewood as she is averaging over five digs per set.  The Crusaders are 21-8 overall this year and will be ones to watch as the postseason nears.  Sheffield also has 34 aces on the season while handling a high volume in serve receive.  She plays the game with a maturity and high IQ where she can take over a match with her defense.  Edgewood has a big nonconference matchup tonight against Verona who is one of the top large school programs from the Madison area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->