11 Players to Watch at Rock N Rumble: 16 Open
Club season is FINALLY underway for the 2022 season. Many teams in the midwest will open up their season this weekend in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland will see the return to play of several teams looking to build upon huge 2021…
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Continue ReadingClub season is FINALLY underway for the 2022 season. Many teams in the midwest will open up their season this weekend in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland will see the return to play of several teams looking to build upon huge 2021 seasons, including several teams that finished in the top of the AAU National Championships in Orlando, FL.
In the 16 open, we see a lot of big names return but we also see a lot newbies looking to make a splash. This is an exciting division to watch and you are not going to want to miss it.
Let’s break down 11 players you need to know about attending Rock N Rumble.
Taylor Smith Taylor Smith 6'1" | S Pewamo Westphalia | 2024 State MI (2024) | 6’1 S | Five:1
This 16s roster may not boast the biggest name attackers right now, but Taylor Smith Taylor Smith 6'1" | S Pewamo Westphalia | 2024 State MI is for sure an asset that can level up any squad. Smith is poised for a break out club season. She set her high school team all the way to a state quarter-final match and was turning heads at Prep Dig’s Top 250 Expo just a month ago.
Catherine Flaharty Catherine Flaharty 6'2" | OH Saline | 2024 State MI (2024) | 6’2 OH | L2
Not only will L2 make its debut appearance this weekend in Cleveland, but Catherine Flaharty Catherine Flaharty 6'2" | OH Saline | 2024 State MI will make her debut on a top club roster. Flaharty has been making a name for herself locally and has huge potential. She’s a big pin attacker with the ability to become very physical at the net. Look for Flaharty to cause some rumbling this weekend.
Avry Nelson Avry Nelson 6'3" | MB Northville | 2024 State MI (2024) | 6’3 MB | L2
Avry Nelson Avry Nelson 6'3" | MB Northville | 2024 State MI is another player that has shown huge gains during the high school season. After playing last season with Legacy’s 2s squad, the fall saw Nelson level up her game immensely. She’s lengthy and can read the attack very well when blocking. During fall camp, she was showing a huge upside offensively as well.
Lucy Mott Lucy Mott 6'1" | S SUA (Toledo) | 2024 State #105 Nation OH (2024) | 6’0 S | Legacy
One of Ohio’s top players, Lucy Mott Lucy Mott 6'1" | S SUA (Toledo) | 2024 State #105 Nation OH is gonna be the setter to keep an eye on. She’s big and she can toss it down to the best of them. What’s most eye-popping about Mott’s game is her tempo. She likes to run her offense FAST! Mott returns with some top-level experience, training with the USAV National Training Development Program (NTDP) this past summer.
Mallory Bohl Mallory Bohl 6'3" | MB Saline | 2024 State #102 Nation MI (2024) | 6’4 MB | Legacy
Another Legacy player returning to the 2022 season with NTDP experience is Mallory Bohl Mallory Bohl 6'3" | MB Saline | 2024 State #102 Nation MI . Bohl will be one of the most imposing blocks you will see this weekend. She’s big and lengthy, but she also has a great read on the opponent’s offense. Bohl is a blocker you do NOT want to see across the net.
Audrey Geer Audrey Geer 5'10" | OH Frankenmuth | 2024 State MI (2024) | 6’0 OH | Legacy
One of the most exciting additions to this Legacy squad is Audrey Geer Audrey Geer 5'10" | OH Frankenmuth | 2024 State MI . Falling under the radar during last club season with Five:1, it was during the high school season where Geer made a name for herself. While she’s expected to presume a defensive specialist position, her growth in her offense may earn her a spot at the net.
Johanna Tillman Johanna Tillman 6'2" | MB Dakota | 2024 State MI (2024) | 6’2 MB | Legacy
Opposite of Bohl, Johanna Tillman Johanna Tillman 6'2" | MB Dakota | 2024 State MI creates a perfect 1-2 punch in the middle for Legacy. Her speed is impressive, whether its her speed moving laterally or speed in transition, she fits right into this fast-pace Legacy team. Tillman is also one of the highest flying middles we may see in the open division this weekend.
Avery Woodard Avery Woodard 5'7" | S Marysville | 2024 State MI (2024) | 5’7 S | Michigan Elite
Rock N Rumble will play host to some exciting setters this weekend, including Avery Woodard Avery Woodard 5'7" | S Marysville | 2024 State MI . While some may count her out for her size, I wouldn’t recommend it. Woodard plays a very complete game at the setter position and with a very high IQ, she can make a lot of eye-popping plays for Michigan Elite.
Allison Pilat Allison Pilat 6'2" | OH Plymouth Christian | 2024 State MI (2024) | 6’1 MB/OH | Michigan Elite
Another newbie to the club scene is Allison Pilat Allison Pilat 6'2" | OH Plymouth Christian | 2024 State MI . Pilat has been making some noise in the high school scene though. This past fall saw Pilat earn first team All-State honors, leading Plymouth Christian to a Quarter-Final appearance. She boasts a heavy arm and a range of shots that can contend with some of the best in the gym.
Hailey Green Hailey Green 5'1" | DS/L North Branch | 2024 State MI (2024) | 5’1 L | Michigan Elite
In her club debut, Hailey Green Hailey Green 5'1" | DS/L North Branch | 2024 State MI is undoubtedly going to turn some heads this club weekend. One of the top defenders in the entire state this past high school season, Green led the powerhouse North Branch Broncos back to a state title match. She’s a smart defender, seemingly always a step ahead of every attacker she plays against.
Katelynn Rottman Katelynn Rottman 5'11" | OH North Oldham | 2024 KY (2024) | 6’0 OH/MB | Michigan Elite
Not her first rodeo in the club circuit, but her first outing with Michigan Elite, Katelynn Rottman Katelynn Rottman 5'11" | OH North Oldham | 2024 KY is an exciting pick up for this program. Rottman is a very physical attacker and high jumper. She can swing on the pins or she can swing through the middle with ease. Her athleticism could really separate her from other attackers.