Ellie Pelster
Ellie Pelster
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Austin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
If we’re allowed to give a “Underdog Team of the Tournament” award, it would have to go to Holdrege. The Dusters hadn’t won a tournament match before this year, but this crew rode its No. 8 seed all the way to the C1 title match. Pelster played a major role in the effort through her play in the back row, especially given her unusual niche along the end line. Rather than patrolling the left-back area like most liberos, Pelster slotted into middle back and commanded as much court as possible. When Holdrege needed a first-ball sideout, its senior libero could always get the play started through her passing.
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We got a good look at Nebraska Pride Black 16s last weekend, and Pelster was a persistent leader at the setter position. The Holdrege High School athlete distributes well and provides consistent location for her attackers. She also has an extensive background as a defensive specialist and can carry that role, too. Nebraska Pride finished strong at Show Me with three wins in its final five matches.
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Let’s return to Nebraska Pride. Pelster is another surging libero that we need to keep an eye on in future seasons. She helped bolster a strong defensive unit for Gold 15s and is part of an impressive influx of talent representing Holdrege this fall.
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