Go-Getters in the 2023 Rankings…
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Let’s look at some of the athletes that took a big jump in the rankings. Grace Baumert Grace Baumert 6'2" | OH Howells-Dodge | 2023 State NE | 6’2″ | OH | Howells-Dodge | VCN 16 Elite Grace made a…
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Grace Baumert
Grace
Baumert
6'2" | OH
Howells-Dodge | 2023
State
NE
| 6’2″ | OH | Howells-Dodge | VCN 16 Elite
Grace made a big impact for her team this season. She and her sister (
Ellie Baumert
Ellie
Baumert
6'1" | S
Malcolm | 2022
State
#159
Nation
NE
from the 2022’s) transferred to Howells-Dodge. Leading the way with 432 kills (.318), 157 digs and 57 aces. The move from middle to outside is really paying off for her as she is a strong 6-rotation with length and power. You can watch her highlights here:
Channatee Robles
Channatee
Robles
5'10" | OH
Norfolk Catholic | 2023
State
NE
| 5’10 | OH | Norfolk Catholic | Nebraska ONE 16 Black
Channatee is very fun to watch and is definitely raising her stock each and every day. She had 391 kills, 425 digs, and 65 blocks. We recently saw her at the Prep Dig Top 250 and she didn’t fail to impress. You can read about that here (written by Prep Dig’s Austin) https://prepdig.com/2020/12/nebraskas-top-pin-hitters-take-on-top-250-expo/ . Her highlights are here:
Abby Wachal
Abby
Wachal
5'10" | OH
Lincoln Lutheran | 2023
State
NE
| 5’10″ | OH | Lincoln Lutheran | VCNebraska
Abby had a great season helping her Lincoln Lutheran team make the state tournament. She had 400 kills hitting an impressive .316, and 291 digs. She’s a very reliable 6-rotation player with good elevation and volleyball IQ. You can watch her here:
Annie Millard
Annie
Millard
5'6" | OH
Elkhorn South | 2023
State
NE
| 5’6″ | OH/RS | Elkhorn South | Nebraska Elite
Millard played 3 rotations for State Champion Elkhorn South. She contributed 103 kills and 29 blocks. You can watch her play here:
Brooklyn Fuchs
Brooklyn
Fuchs
6'2" | MB
Lincoln East | 2023
State
NE
| 6’2″ | MH | Lincoln East | VCNebraska
Middle hitter Fuchs had 78 kills, 35 blocks and 23 aces for Lincoln East this last season. As she develops, she’s going to be a huge asset to the East Spartans. You can watch her here:
We know all these athletes have worked hard at their craft. Don’t get caught up in what number you are, as many student-athletes are very similar in skill. Rankings are always fluid and can have drastic changes year to year especially at the 15’s and 16’s level when girls are still growing and developing.