Top ’23s to Watch at the PD Resolution
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The Prep Dig Resolution tournament is just a few days away, and preparations for a successful event are in full swing (and have been for a while)! The 17/18 Open division of the Prep Dig Resolution is loaded with top…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Dig Resolution tournament is just a few days away, and preparations for a successful event are in full swing (and have been for a while)! The 17/18 Open division of the Prep Dig Resolution is loaded with top talent in the class of 2023. Here is a breakdown of the top athletes to watch!
Meghan Scholz Meghan Scholz 6'3" | MB Tomahawk | 2023 State WI – Wisconsin Ice 17 National – Committed to DePaul – Middle Blocker
Meghan is one of the top athletes in the class of 2023. She is fast, powerful, and incredibly athletic. She uses each set she gets to be aggressive and earn points for her team. Additionally, she puts up a massive block.
Addison Schmotzer Addison Schmotzer 6'2" | MB Edgewood | 2023 State WI – Capital 17 Adidas – Committed to St. Thomas – Middle Blocker
Addison is an explosive middle who moves across the net efficiently and takes up a lot of space on the net defensively. She has a lot of power, great shots, and makes tough, momentum-changing plays in tight matches. She is engaged on every play and is a go-to hitter on this team.
Paige Miller Paige Miller 5'10" | DS/L Kaukauna | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 Navy – Committed to Ohio State – Libero
Paige is a must-watch athlete this weekend. She reads the court incredibly well and is nearly impossible to score on. In addition, Paige is an energizer on the court who has a high volleyball IQ and will do pretty much anything to keep the ball alive.
Amelia Albers Amelia Albers 5'5" | DS/L Stoughton | 2023 State WI – Capital 17 Adidas – Libero/DS
Amelia has an incredibly clean contact on the ball. She reacts fast on defense and serve receive and has crisp angles on her platform that set her team up for success. She is tough to ace or get a kill on and is disciplined in her movement in the back row. Amelia is also scrappy and quick in the back row.
Lilly Bandle Lilly Bandle 6'1" | MB West Bend East | 2023 State WI – I AM VBC 17 Red – Middle Blocker
Lilly is the definition of an energizer on the court. She has a powerful swing and is engaged in every play. Lilly makes momentum-changing plays for her team, even in tough matches. She is a natural leader on the court and is a fun athlete to watch.
Samantha Pelberg – Wisconsin Ice 17 National – Outside Hitter
Samantha is an explosive 6-rotation outside who balances power and finesse very well. She is not afraid to be aggressive on both offense and defense and is a natural leader on the court. She is consistent on serve receive and gritty in the back row.
Skye McDermott Skye McDermott 5'10" | S Evansville | 2023 State WI – Capital 17 Navy – Setter
Skye is one of the grittiest athletes on the court. She is a huge energizer for her team and can be effective not only as a setter but also defensively, from the service line and on offense. Skye is an all-around athlete who adds a lot of value to every team she plays on.
Samantha Kempinger Samantha Kempinger 5'10" | OH Fox Valley Lutheran | 2023 State WI – Impact 17 National – Outside Hitter
Sam is an excellent 6-rotation athlete. She is strong on serve receive and defense. She also has a powerful swing and a toolbox of shots in her back pocket. Sam is one of the top athletes who should be on your radar going into this weekend. As a pin, she is the whole package!
Riley Laine Riley Laine 6'1" | MB South Milwaukee | 2023 State WI – Milwaukee Sting 17 White – Middle Blocker
Riley is a gritty and competitive athlete who works incredibly hard on every point. She earns many points for her team and adjusts well as a blocker and offensive weapon. Riley is smart and sees the court very well. She has a notable impact every time she is on the court.
Jamie Puent Jamie Puent 5'8" | OH Verona | 2023 State WI – Capital 17 Navy – Outside Hitter
Jamie is an excellent 6-rotation outside. She makes great plays on defense, has consistent shots, and executes on offense in out-of-system plays. Jamie also has a very competitive serve that usually keeps her on the service line for several points at a time.
Rachel Koss Rachel Koss 5'11" | S Freedom | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 Navy – Setter
Rachel has great hands, disciplined movement, and a high volleyball IQ. She sees the court very well and has fantastic connections with her hitters. Rachel is hard to read and runs great tempo balls, which opens up many options for her hitters. She is also gritty on defense and has a very competitive serve.
Sophia Schneider Sophia Schneider 5'10" | S Waterloo | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 White – Setter
Sophia is one of the grittiest athletes in her class. She gets touches on balls you would never believe could be saved. Sophia is also a great leader on the court and highly competitive. She moves the ball around well and can also be utilized as a hitter. She is talented across the board and is not only a good setter but also a great utility player.
Kyleigh Coghlan Kyleigh Coghlan 5'6" | DS/L Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI – Milwaukee Sting 17 White – Libero/DS
Kyleigh is a solid libero who is consistent and quick in the back row. She has crisp and clean movement on serve receive and puts up a lot of great passes for her setters. In addition, Kyleigh defends the backcourt well and is a very talented athlete.
Other Athletes to Watch:
Lauren Grier Lauren Grier 5'10" | MB Fond du Lac | 2023 State WI – Impact 17 National – Middle Blocker
Molly Rohde Molly Rohde 5'11" | MB Hortonville | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 Navy – Middle Blocker
Hannah Trotter Hannah Trotter 5'10" | S Wisconsin Lutheran | 2023 State WI – Milwaukee Sting 17 White – Setter
Alivia Jeanquart Alivia Jeanquart 5'7" | S Notre Dame Academy | 2023 State WI – Impact 17 National – Setter
Isabella Grace Isabella Grace 5'10" | OH Bay Port | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 White – Outside Hitter
Olivia Grall – Impact 17 Blue – Middle Blocker
Aubrey Berlowski Aubrey Berlowski OH Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI – Milwaukee Sting 17 White – Outside Hitter
Grace Bogard Grace Bogard 5'10" | OH Waupaca | 2023 State WI – Impact 17 Blue – Outside Hitter
Meredith Bock Meredith Bock 5'7" | DS/L Kettle Moraine Lutheran | 2023 State WI – I AM VBC 17 Red – Defensive Specialist
Alexandra Kreutzmann Alexandra Kreutzmann 5'9" | S Hamilton | 2023 State WI – FC Elite 17 Navy – Setter
Sydney Hoeft Sydney Hoeft 5'10" | S Port Washington | 2023 State WI – I AM VBC 17 Red – Setter
Jada Henry Jada Henry DS/L WI – Midwest Penguins 17 Black – Libero