9 All Around Athletes That Impressed at the Sizzle
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The Prep Dig Sizzle was three days of great volleyball from morning to evening. There were some very high-level athletes who saw a lot of court time. Whether they were 5-1 setters, liberos, or six rotation pins, plenty of athletes…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Dig Sizzle was three days of great volleyball from morning to evening. There were some very high-level athletes who saw a lot of court time. Whether they were 5-1 setters, liberos, or six rotation pins, plenty of athletes showed grit and resiliency throughout the tournament.
Here are some of the athletes who impressed across the court at the Sizzle.
Olivia Bartels Olivia Bartels 5'8" | S Lakeside Lutheran | 2023 State WI – Lakeside Lutheran – Setter – 2023
Olivia is such a talented athlete. She sets in all six rotations and moves the ball around incredibly well. Olivia is clearly a leader on her team and is both consistent and gritty. She has great hands and makes awesome choices as a setter.
Olivia Bartels 🔥🔥🔥 huge tournament for Lakeside Lutheran as they defeat FVL in three sets #PDSizzle pic.twitter.com/NCOYx8G1Lw
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) July 14, 2022
Annika Braund Annika Braund OH Sauk Prairie | 2023 State WI – Sauk Prairie – Outside Hitter – 2023
Annika is a powerhouse hitter. She is explosive and stood out as a top athlete at the tournament. Annika had a huge impact on nearly every play. Her serve receive was consistent and precise, while her offense was explosive and powerful.
@SportsSauk Annika Braund has been a strong and solid force always available to take a big swing from anywhere on the court at the #PDSizzle @PrepDigChris @PrepDigEvents @PrepDig @PrepDigWI @prepdigrachel pic.twitter.com/NettZK92uN
— Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) July 13, 2022
Danielle Kopacz Danielle Kopacz 5'10" | OH Pewaukee | 2024 State WI – Pewaukee – Outside Hitter -2024
Danielle played multiple roles at the Sizzle. She mostly played for the Pirates as a six-rotation outside; however, she also took some rotations as a setter. Dani has great fundamentals and adds a lot of value wherever she is on the court.
Grace Rochon Grace Rochon 5'9" | OH Kewaskum | 2023 State WI – Kewaskum – Outside Hitter – 2023
Grace was explosive and impactful. She was smart on the pin and was quick. She was fun to watch on defense and was an offensive weapon in both the front and back row. Kewaskum won their division, and Grace was a leader on the court and a huge asset to the team.
Grace Rochon had a huge tournament for @khsvbwi – Kewaskum had a huge two days, they defeat Notre Dame to win their bracket going 6-0 the past two weekend. #PDSizzle pic.twitter.com/w5XNwyy7gG
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) July 14, 2022
Ava Dean Ava Dean 5'9" | S McFarland | 2024 State WI – McFarland – Setter – 2024
Ava is a clean setter who runs the court well. She is a leader on the court. Ava has a lot of energy and motivates her team. She is consistent and has a great touch on the ball. She utilizes her hitters well.
Gillian Koning Gillian Koning 6'1" | OH Edgewood | 2024 State WI – Edgewood – Outside Hitter – 2024
Gillian is one of her class’s top athletes and showed that at the Sizzle. She had a very successful club season and will be fun to watch this fall during the high school season. Edgewood faced off against Sauk Prairie in their division championship and played very competitive the entire week.
Grace Nommensen – New Glarus – Setter/Outside Hitter – 2023
Grace was a standout athlete all week. She is just a great all-around athlete who set in the back row and hit in the front row. Her swing was powerful, and she moved the ball around with her shots. As a setter, she set her offense up for success. Grace is very well-rounded in her play and was successful in every rotation she played.
New Glarus's 2023 Grace Nommensen is a studly athlete that I saw taking swings from the pins, the middle and going into the backrow to set. New Glarus has something cooking and are worth a look. #PDSizzle@PrepDigChris @PrepDigEvents @PrepDig @PrepDigWI @prepdigrachel pic.twitter.com/F6XFFBe1mb
— Breit Nelson (@BreitNelson) July 13, 2022
Casey Vaughan – Pacelli Catholic – Outside Hitter – 2024
Casey really impressed me. She was explosive and utilized every opportunity she was given to earn points for her team. Casey has a huge vertical and is very athletic. She had a ton of energy on the court and executed in key moments.
Johanna Andreae – Sevastopol – Setter/Right Side – 2023
Johanna was consistent and a positive force on the Sevastopol team. She made some amazing plays and both set and hit for the team. Johanna was clearly a leader on the team and showed that every moment she was on the court.
Big three set win for Sevastopol over West De Pere, they will head to the championship of the Haleigh Washington Division, they will meet Little Chute in the championship #PDSizzle pic.twitter.com/65JjMvlXJY
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) July 14, 2022