Prospect Rankings: Key 2023 Stock Risers
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Karis Willow Karis Willow 6'3" | RS Liberty Benton | 2023 State #61 Nation OH – 6’3 | OH/RS | Liberty-Benton | Ranking: #4 Willow moves into the top five in this class following her big high school season, which…
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Karis Willow
Karis
Willow
6'3" | RS
Liberty Benton | 2023
State
#61
Nation
OH
– 6’3 | OH/RS | Liberty-Benton | Ranking: #4
Willow moves into the top five in this class following her big high school season, which also included her announcement to take her skills to Penn State at the next level. She averaged 4.5 kills per set as she terminated 400 kills on the season helping lead the Eagles to the Division III state title, earning 1st team all-Ohio honors along the way. She terminated the ball 57% of the time while hitting a terrific .464 on the season. She elevates extremely well and when she gets her feet to the ball she can swing at a contact point that is very difficult to slow down. Serving up a team-leading 77 aces on the season, she also contributed nearly two blocks and 10 digs per match to solidify her ability to produce in multiple phases of the game.
Brenna K Palmer
Brenna
K Palmer
6'3" | RS
Wapakoneta | 2023
State
OH
– 6’4 | RS/OH | Wapakoneta | Ranking: #5
Palmer was a big oversight through the previous rankings process although not unknown given her ability to put a lot of pressure on opposing defenses with her arm. She is aggressive in her approach work that helps her generate terrific power at her high contact point, which sees her deliver up an over the block often. She is one of the top prospects in this class as she averaged 6.5 kills per set as she can score from any location and through all tempos. Palmer earned 517 kills on over 1200 attempts this past fall while also contributing 10.5 digs per match. She was the WBL’s Player of the Year in 2021.
Emma Beretich
Emma
Beretich
6'2" | MB
Pickerington Central | 2023
State
OH
– 6’2 | MB | Pickerington Central | Ranking: #20
An all OCC selection, Beretich has shown big improvement as a middle hitter over the past several months. She has improved her foot speed, which has created a more fluid attack process to help her create good space and timing around the setter. She utilizes her length well and when on time and tempo she can generate good arm space to provide a lot of pace on the ball. She averaged over two kills per set in 2021 while hitting. 300 for the Tigers while also providing 2.2 blocks per match.
Campbell Robinson
Campbell
Robinson
6'2" | MB
Milford | 2023
State
OH
– 6’2 | MB | Milford | Ranking: #25
Robinson had a great season for Milford in the middle, earning all ECC 1st-team honors in the process. She was 6th overall in total offense in the conference and 2nd in hitting efficiency at .490. She has good physicality as a middle and is a smart offensive threat that can score with power and finesse off her arm. Her mobility translates well laterally to put a lot of pressure on opposing hitters when blocking as she was top five in the league in total blocks. She will once again compete for Elevation this club season.
Gabi Moulton
Gabi
Moulton
5'10" | S
Olentangy Liberty | 2023
State
OH
– 5’9 | S | Oletangy Liberty | Ranking: #39
One of the most impactful setters in the Division I class, Moulton provided great value for her team in helping guide them to the Division I state championship finals. She has good command of her offense as she plays with good composure and poise while helping develop a very balanced attack among their offensive arms. The Patriots averaged 12.6 kills per set while hitting .239. Moulton averaged just shy of 10 assists per set while amassing 939 total assists on the season. Defensively she averaged 1.9 blocks and 8.6 digs per match. She was one of two juniors selected to the all-Ohio 1st team for Division I.