Who To Call: 2024 Pin Attackers (Pt. 1)
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With June 15th right around the corner, the floodgates for the 2024 class are about to open up! For coaches and student athletes alike, this can be an overwhelming time but rest assure, Prep Dig’s got your inside scoop. We…
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Continue ReadingWith June 15th right around the corner, the floodgates for the 2024 class are about to open up!
For coaches and student athletes alike, this can be an overwhelming time but rest assure, Prep Dig’s got your inside scoop. We got the who’s who and for you college coaches, who to put on your call list when June 15th rolls around.
Here’s round 1 of 2 of the top 2024 pin attackers to call in June!
Catherine Flaharty Catherine Flaharty 6'2" | OH Saline | 2024 State MI (2024) | 6’2 OH | L2
Catherine Flaharty Catherine Flaharty 6'2" | OH Saline | 2024 State MI has been lighting it up all season long. In her big time club debut with L2, she has cemented herself as the go-to arm on the team and for good reason. With a high reach and a range of shots, Flaharty has proven to contend with the best. Add in one wicked hybrid serve, she is dangerous.
Too much heat from @catherineflaha4 for KC to handle! @LegacyCenter_VB #MEQs pic.twitter.com/otdDustOgX
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) March 25, 2022
Natalie Frost (2024) | 6’0 OH | VolleyFX
This attacker knows how to take on a huge load and deliver every time. Natalie Frost has a lot of upside and has been showing her potential all season long. A solid six rotation player for VolleyFX, she can deliver in more ways than just her offense, proving to be a solid defender and passer.
Julia Sprecher Julia Sprecher 5'10" | OH Magnificat | 2024 State OH (2024) | 5’11 OPP | AVC
You’d think this player is undersized given her 5’11 frame on the right side, but Julia Sprecher Julia Sprecher 5'10" | OH Magnificat | 2024 State OH has the hops to play more like 6’11. This girl can jump out of the gym and with a whip of an arm, Sprecher can be pretty terminal on the right pin. Whether its in her attack or her block, she can score at a high level.
Natalie Kerchevall Natalie Kerchevall 5'11" | RS Northview | 2024 State OH (2024) | 5’11 OPP/S | Legacy
She’s been coming into her own as of late and isn’t showing signs of stopping now. Natalie Kerchevall Natalie Kerchevall 5'11" | RS Northview | 2024 State OH is the hefty south paw on the right pin for Legacy. A player that knows how to crank the ball, Kerchevall is very versatile too. In the high school season, spending most of her time at setter.
Natalie Kerchevall saving off match point against 15 Mizuno #CanAm pic.twitter.com/Y8eXGZjDgj
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) May 10, 2022
Skyler Pierce Skyler Pierce 6'3" | OH Olathe Northwest | 2024 State #4 Nation KS (2024) | 6’2 OH | Dynasty
One of the biggest names in the 2024 class, Skyler Pierce Skyler Pierce 6'3" | OH Olathe Northwest | 2024 State #4 Nation KS leaves little to no question as to why. She can soar through the arm and bring down the thunder and lightning with her swings. Pierce is a complete six rotation player with a lot of high level experience, many times being called upon Team USA to train and compete in the red, white and blue.
Grace Nelson Grace Nelson 6'1" | OH Oak Park River Forest | 2024 State #37 Nation IL (2024) | 6’1 OH | 1st Alliance
Only as a sophomore, Grace Nelson Grace Nelson 6'1" | OH Oak Park River Forest | 2024 State #37 Nation IL shows signs of potentially being one of the most physical attackers at the next level. She goes about the game with a lot of fire and speed and it bodes her well. If she’s not slamming it into open court, she is more than capable of lighting up the best of defenses.
@stingvb1988 + @1stAllianceVBC = TOP NOTCH 🏐!!!
Grace Nelson of 1st Alliance secures the rally with this blow!! #MEQs pic.twitter.com/pi633iqoUm
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) March 26, 2022
Natalie Depaula (2024) | 5’10 S/OPP | Tribe
Get you a player that can do it all, you’ll find that in Natalie Depaula. Whether you have her set or have her swing, you’ll always find success. Another lefty on the list that can bring some heat, Depaula is a crafty attacker as well at the net, seeing the court well and finding ways to score. And her setting isn’t nothing to scoff over either, as she’s proven to hang with the best as well.
Melia Johnson Melia Johnson 6'2" | OH Slinger | 2024 State #140 Nation WI (2024) | 6’2 OH | MKE Sting
Another attacker on this list with the power to blast through the toughest of defenders, Melia Johnson Melia Johnson 6'2" | OH Slinger | 2024 State #140 Nation WI has had herself quite the Sophomore outing this club season. A big kid with a high reach and heavy follow through, her technique is superb and allows her to score at an efficient rate.
Melia Johnson of @stingvb1988 had her wheaties this morning!!! 💪🏽 😯 #MEQs pic.twitter.com/mmSuPcgex5
— Line Shot Volleyball (@LineShotVBall) March 26, 2022
Elana Erickson Elana Erickson 5'10" | OH Forest Hills Northern | 2024 State #79 Nation MI (2024) | 5’11 OH | FaR Out
Elana Erickson Elana Erickson 5'10" | OH Forest Hills Northern | 2024 State #79 Nation MI is one of the top rated recruits coming out of Michigan for this class and for good reason. Erickson is an all-around player that can do whatever you need at a high level. Her scoring efficiency is admirable for her size and her passing can rival a lot of liberos. Often times this season, Erickson is trusted to run a two-man reception line with her and her libero Carley Piercefield Carley Piercefield 5'4" | DS/L Lakewood | 2024 State #90 Nation MI .