H.S. Preview: Five Greater Cleveland Conference Athletes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sara Krizsa</strong> - Brunswick<br>An all-league selection in 2022, Krizsa was the top offensive threat for the Blue Devils as she earned career best numbers with 284 total kills, a 3.6 k/s average, a 41% termination rate, and a .251 attacking efficiency. She also picked up 6.0 digs per match. The outside hitter has great point scoring prowess as she earned double-digit kills in 16 of their matches last season, twice going over 20 kills in a single contest. She is part of a core group returning for Brunswick that should have them competing well this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='139311' first='Isabella' last='DeBarr']</strong> - Brunswick<br>The 5'10 pin hitter is another returning all-league selection from 2022 for Brunswick. She has been producing for the Blue Devils consistently over the past two seasons with identical season averages of 2.4 k/s. She enters the 2023 season just shy of 400 total career kills. She is productive on the defensive side as well as she also contributed 1.4 blocks and 5.8 digs per match last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='349125' first='Samantha' last='Hartman']</strong> - Mentor<br>Hartman is a key piece for Mentor as the senior led the Cardinals in multiple statistical categories in 2022. The 5'8 setter dished a team high 351 assists, which elevated her to 1,097 total assists for her three-year varsity career. She also led her team at the service line with 56 total aces, while adding 2.3 digs per match defensively. She was one of two Mentor athletes to earn all-conference recognition last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='114588' first='Aubrey' last='Miranda']</strong> - Medina<br>Miranda is the top returning offensive contributor for Medina from the 2022 season. The lefty opposite averaged 2.1 k/s and displayed ability to terminate with good pace when provided some space in rhythm and on tempo. The honorable mention all-league selection from last fall has been a consistent piece at the varsity level for the Battling Bees as she has terminated 434 career kills. She will be a primary option as Medina will look to fill a big gap in their offense following graduation of multiple key arms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='239166' first='Kelsie' last='Gaiter-Davis']</strong> - Solon (*pictured)<br>Gaiter-Davis, an all-league honoree from last season, is an intriguing prospect as she led Solon offensively in assists as their primary setter in 2022 while following that effort by contributing as a steady contributor with her ball control and defense as well as with her arm on the right pin during the club season. At 5'4, she has great athleticism to match her depth of skills. As a setter for the Comets, she had 441 total assists while also adding nearly 10 digs per match. She uses her quickness well in the setting role also as she can distribute the full range of the court with good location through all types of in-system and out-of-system opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->