Drew Schnabel
Drew Schnabel
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Austin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Papillion-La Vista has shown the flexibility to deploy a few different lineups this year, and Schnabel fits into almost any of those iterations. We’ve seen her take over matches with Premier Nebraska on the club side, as Schnabel brings the intensity and aggression needed to run a 5-1 offense. Even if she’s only setting out of the back row, this experienced junior setter provides plenty of value in Papio’s three-hitter rotations. The Monarchs made huge strides in Lincoln last weekend and will keep reaching higher during a challenging Class A gauntlet.
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Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Schnabel is a perfect fit for Premier Nebraska 16 Red’s gritty style and defensive identity. This Papio standout plays extraordinary right-back defense to help 16 Red’s army of “littles” extend long rallies. We’ve also seen Schnabel earn extended reps in the front row, even as she’s asked to square up against physical left-side attackers across the net. Schnabel’s tireless effort and determination allow this strategy to work, leading to multiple breakout performances on the qualifier circuit.
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Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Premier 16 Red’s grit and toughness are present at all positions, not just at the DS spot. Schnabel is an indispensable part of 16 Red’s operation and showcased her do-it-all mentality in Minneapolis. She frequently piloted a 5-1 offense and exhibited a knack for knowing when to attack on the second contact. Schnabel has also become the team’s emotional center–exactly the trait you want from your setter. NLQ was a big inflection point for this Papio standout.
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Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Schnabel is the kind of setter who brings game-changing grit off the bench. Her leadership role with Premier Nebraska 16 Red goes far beyond her ability to distribute and put her attackers in good spots. Schnabel is also an active communicator and a steady defender in the right-back area. These all-around contributions led to a stout 5-2 effort in the 16 Club division–the perfect precursor to the mid-season grind.
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We can’t forget about this vital leader for Premier Nebraska 15 Red. Schnabel used the GPR Bid Tournament to remind us of how much she brings to the setter position. She is capable of putting up a physical block in the front row and is not afraid rack up some second-ball attacks. 15 Red also found success when Schnabel took risks and pushed the pace to the outside. This Premier Nebraska squad has shown a lot of different lineups this year, but Schnabel is an important constant.
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