Division IV Spotlight: Point-Scoring Attackers

<p><strong>2021</strong></p> <p><strong>Reese Geise</strong> - OH | Lehman Catholic<br /> Geise has good size at 6’0 and although an average jumper she maximizes her contact point well. She develops good torque in the air to create a fast paced ball coming off her arm. She was a huge factor for Lehman Catholic offensively as she averaged six kills per set while hitting .388 on the season as a pin attacker. She was effective as a six-rotation athlete picking up over 13 digs per match, which helped her garner DIV 2nd team all-Ohio honors.</p> <p><strong>Catherine Klopp</strong> - MH | Mohawk<br /> The honorable mention all-Ohio selection was a key element for the Warriors in multiple areas of the game. The middle hit .375 while terminating just over four kills per set. She also provided a big presence defensively at the net in averaging 2.6 blocks per match. She was named Player of the Year by the Daily Chief-Union to accompany her all-Ohio recognition. </p> <p><strong>Ivy Wolf</strong> - OH | Minster<br /> The 5’10 left side attacker builds good momentum and gets above average lift off the floor that leads a strong arm. She is a multi-sport athlete and her movement around the floor is patient and fluid. She earned a nice stat line for the season for the Wildcats averaging two kills per set, 13.3 digs per match, and leading her team with 49 service aces. She was an all-Ohio honorable mention selection in helping Minster to an overall record of 17-8</p> <p><strong>2022</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="114482" first="Emily" last="Baker"]</strong> - OH/RS | Troy Christian<br /> When Baker gets her feet to the ball she can bring a heavy ball. At 5’11 she can create a nice contact point to maximize her average elevation at the end of her approach pattern. She can improve her lift and balance in the air if she can incorporate her left arm. She led the Eagles at five kills per set and a .247 attack efficiency while picking up over nine digs per match. The junior was an all-Ohio honorable mention selection for 2020.</p> <p><strong>2023</strong></p> <p><strong>Mia Niekamp</strong> - MH/OH | St. Henry<br /> Niekamp has raw athleticism that will ultimately help her become a solid prospect as she progresses through her prep career. At 6’0, she has good length that helps her on both sides of the ball. She can swing on the pins and in the middle as she led her St. Henry squad with 3.6 kills per set on a .265 attack efficiency. As she continues to gain experience, improving her timing and momentum build will help her utilize her physical tools better. Defensively, she gets up and over the net fast with strong hands to fill good space. She was 2nd team all-Ohio selection for 2020.</p>