Five 2024 Ranked Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='114582' first='Ruby' last='Klusman'] </strong>- Mercy McAuley<br>Klusman's numbers have improved this season as she has been a key factor in the Wolves' balanced offensive attack through a challenging regular season schedule. So far she has earned over 200 kills on the season with the latter half of their schedule being some of her best production, including a career high 20 kills in a tough five-set loss to Kentucky's defending state champion St. Henry. Defensively, Klusman is just as productive as she has collected over 200 digs in this aspect of the game as well. Mercy McAuley next takes on Wyoming in district action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='114581' first='Gabby' last='Jones']</strong> - Chaminade-Julienne (*pictured)<br>Jones has good athleticism that helps her compete well in all phases of the game. For Chaminade, she is utilized in a variety of ways from serve receive, as a pin hitter, out of the back row, and through quick tempo options at the net. She is a physical athlete as she elevates well and brings big power with her arm in the air. She finished top-10 offensively in the Greater Coed Catholic League as she terminated 2.5 kills per set in 2022. Where she also shined among league leaders was on the defensive side as she finished third in total blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='114583' first='Alli' last='Kirch']</strong> - Seton<br>Kirch has had a big-time season on the offensive side as she has been among league leaders in the tough Girls Greater Catholic League. Pushing the 300 kills mark, she was the top performing pin hitter in the league and among an offense that had great balance of point scoring. She has the ability to be a physical hitter at the net with her strength and when she gets her feet to the ball she can produce a lot of power. As a pin hitter, she averages 3.4 kills per set while hitting at a .237 efficiency. Seton, Ohio's DI #6 ranked team, next plays Kings in the Southwest 2 district final.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='151968' first='Teagan' last='Ng']</strong> - Big Walnut<br>Ng breaks into the top-50 as she has been a big reason for the Golden Eagles' success as they are 21-2 overall. She has good movement in her approach patterns that help her elevate and swing aggressively at the top of her jump while seeing the court well to be able to move the ball around effectively. In 2022, she has averaged 3.6 kills per set in terminating the most on her team with good effectiveness in her workload. Ng, approaching the 500 career kills mark, scores on on 46% of her opportunities and is hitting at a .354 efficiency. She is also among team leaders at the service line with 50 total aces while adding 8.8 digs per match. Big Walnut takes on Dublin Jerome for a spot in the Whitehall 1 district finals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196509' first='Ava' last='Kanj']</strong> - Solon<br>The 6'3 middle has big length in her presence at the net and was a significant part of Solon's effort this season on both sides of the ball. With a career high output with her arm, Kanj averaged 2.5 kills per set while hitting at a .299 efficiency clip. On the defensive side, she also produced a career high average of 2.5 blocks per match. She competes for Maverick during the club season and will be one to watch among a higher level of competition as her potential still offers room for more progress.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->