OVR Bid: Five 16 National Prospects to See

Mike Bryant April 19, 2023 @ 07:27 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='185348' first='Ava' last='Carney'] - Southwest 16N Ashley The 6'2 middle is provides the best length for this team and can be a big offensive threat with her arm when in system. She continues to improve the quality of her movement and spacing to be able to terminate effectively around the setter through quick tempo options. She also fills up space above the net defensively to apply good pressure to opposing attackers.   [player_tooltip player_id='227277' first='Sianna' last='Dykes'] - Infinity 16 Green (*pictured) Dykes has great athleticism and she moves around the floor with purpose and efficiency. At 6'1, she is effective in the middle as she continues to learn how to utilize her physical tools at max capacity. When her setter can given her opportunities to extend her reach she has potential to get up and over the defense. As she can score, she will become more effective as she continues to gain more experience and game sense as a middle. Her ceiling is high so take a look as her stock will rise.   [player_tooltip player_id='152068' first='Sancia' last='Williams'] - [program_tooltip program_id='431573' first='[program_tooltip program_id='431573' first='RockCity' last='']' last=''] 16-1 The pin hitter is effective at any location around the court as she has an aggressive arm at the net. She is 5'11, which can create some advantages for her with her length especially on the defensive side on the right side. She provides good presence on both sides of the ball at opposite to help balance their offensive options at both pins and create good opportunities for her defending teammates in the back row.   [player_tooltip player_id='152359' first='Keira' last='Steininger'] - Mintonette m.61 The libero for this team, Steininger has good instincts defensively to be able to defend against aggressive arms and make big plays in pursuit of the ball around the floor. She is engaged and active throughout the duration of each point to provide court coverage and support of her teammates. Her instincts involve reading the floor well and reaction to what the play requires from her. She is currently among the top evaluated liberos in this class in Ohio so far and has ability to continue to raise her stock and be a big impact for her team each weekend.   [player_tooltip player_id='445123' first='Ava' last='Buddelmeyer'] - TVC 16 Black Buddelmeyer is a key threat for this team as a left pin that sees a lot of opportunities offensively. At 5'11, she has great length that allows her to play with good contact point in the air when swinging and defending. She has an aggressive approach style to get her feet to the ball with good elevation at the end of her approach pattern that all allows her to challenge defenses well upon contact. She can score from both sides of the floor and continues to improve the range of her shots and arm control.

Ava Carney Ava Carney 6'3" | MB Mercyhurst University | 2025 State OH - Southwest 16N Ashley
The 6'2 middle is provides the best length for this team and can be a big offensive threat with her arm when in system. She continues to improve the quality of her movement and spacing to be able to terminate effectively around the setter through quick tempo options. She also fills up space above the net defensively to apply good pressure to opposing attackers.