Motor City Madness Showcase Preview: 2025 Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Motor City Madness event is set to take place this weekend, which means the Motor City Madness Showcase is set for Friday, April 21.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Located at [program_tooltip program_id='431551' first='Michigan' last='Elite Volleyball Academy'], this event is open to all 2023-26 girl prospects and will be an opportunity to be seen by hundreds of college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/info?website_id=3&event_id=764">Registration for the event</a> is still available. The showcase takes place from 6-8 p.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the state featuring a loaded Class of 2025, this showcase is a chance for some 2025 prospects to help make a name for themselves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at some of the featured players from the Class of 2025 that will be on hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jadeyn Bisdorf, S L'Anse Creuse North/Crank It</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bisdorf is a great hustle player that makes a lot of difficult defensive plays through her tireless effort. That also applies to her setting. She's a natural leader on the floor and has good communication with her team. Her scrappiness allows her to make the most out of difficult setting positions as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Abby Churches, OH/DS Brighton/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Churches is a solid utility option for her teams. The 5'9” hitter and defender is technically sound defensively and is able to cover a lot of space. Churches looks very natural offensively as well. She doesn't try to force a big swing when it isn't available and has good placement with her shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='223048' first='Avery' last='Nance'], L/DS TC St. Francis/FaR Out</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nance is a standout defender that was a Division 3 All-State honoree in the 2022 prep season for St. Francis. She glides very well along the back row and has been very crisp in her passing throughout the last year. Nance is likely to come into this showcase with a lot of confidence and be eager to show how she can help a team at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='236712' first='Chelsea' last='Pearce'], DS/L Mattawan/USA Michigan</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pearce is another strong defender that puts her all into her play. A multi-sport athlete, Pearce plays with strong reaction time and quickness on the court. She is also a very determined player and that should show during the showcase. Pearce is a player that will get better with each drill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='224603' first='Anna' last='Rich'], S/RS Troy/High Performance</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":264824,"width":263,"height":190,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/79-Anna-Rich.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264824" width="263" height="190" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='224603' first='Anna' last='Rich']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rich is a great combo player that has a lot of athleticism and plays with a high court IQ. This showcase will be a good opportunity for her to display her growth as a hitter. Rich already makes solid reads and difficult sets as the court leader. Her ability to finish points at the net will be an added bonus for college coaches that will be watching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='156328' first='Samantha' last='Roffi'], S Garden City/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another talented setter, Roffi brings a strong defensive game to the setter position. Her quick instincts and reaction time allow her to get to the ball in nearly impossible situations. Roffi's sets have a nice boost to them and are put in a spot where her hitters can really dial up some speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='288965' first='Liliana' last='Smith'], S/RS Flushing/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another combo player, Smith is a 5'10” prospect that plays longer due to her wingspan. As a hitter, Smith is able to connect at a peak with the ball and attack the block with sharp angles. As a setter, Smith is able to also play tough angles and play with a lot of speed offensively to stay ahead of the defense. On top of all that, she also is a sharp defender and server.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261176' first='Kendall' last='Williams'], MB Grand Blanc/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-foot middle, Williams has really started to come into her own over the last year. She has developed a good connection with her setters, is able to adapt well to the ball in flight, and is able to high point her shots. Williams has seen her finishing rate improve with each month and her blocking instincts are improving a great deal as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->