Perhaps this is a feature for the middles. Samuelson adds to the narrative with her ever-present physicality in the Club Legacy 17 Alpha frontcourt. The Omaha Concordia standout has been on the rise since the fall, climbing to the Class C1 semifinals with the Mustangs. Whenever we glanced near the top of Nebraska’s blocking leaderboards or efficiency charts, Samuelson was usually there. That statistical production has persisted with 17 Alpha en route to a 17 American berth.

Omaha Concordia has given us plenty of recent showcase standouts to discuss. Samuelson has done some of her best work on the Prep Dig Circuit, and it translated to the prep side in a big way this fall. The Mustangs broke into the Class C1 semifinals behind Samuelson’s impenetrable block and unwavering hustle in transition. This imposing middle blocker produced five blocks against Holdrege and will add a few more to her ledger next season.

Omaha Concordia is cashing in on its wealth of talent from the Class of 2027. Samuelson has been a multi-year star for the Mustangs and proved that her all-around skills could translate to a showcase setting. After Samuelson’s showcase appearance, she piled up wins with this year’s vaunted Club Legacy 16 Alpha squad. Many players from that roster are representing Concordia this fall, giving Samuelson and the Mustangs an additional edge in the Class C1 race.

This feature wouldn’t be complete without a Club Legacy standout. This year’s 16 Alpha roster featured a long list of past showcase stars, and Samuelson headlined that group at the middle blocker spot. We have fond memories of Samuelson’s over-the-top termination and relentless pursuit during six-on-six drills. She has brought that into a club season that has featured several Gold bracket trips, including 16 Alpha’s final outing at AAU Nationals. Samuelson will join many of her Club Legacy teammates at Omaha Concordia this fall with designs on a breakout postseason appearance.

Samuelson is a game-wrecking middle blocker who engineered some of Club Legacy 16 Alpha’s best moments this year–and there are a lot of moments to choose from. We watched Samuelson hit for a high-efficiency last fall, and she brings the same impact for 16 Alpha as the team’s go-to M1.

Let’s bring out another of those Omaha Concordia standouts on the 16 Alpha roster. Samuelson has been on our radar for a while. She has enjoyed show-stopping performances on the high school stage and has made fruitful appearances on the Prep Dig Circuit. These experiences have primed Samuelson for a meteoric rise with Club Legacy 16 Alpha. This athletic middle blocker is the ideal ‘M1’ for her squad and has the range to attack from anywhere along the net. Samuelson can also dish out tough serves in Rotation 6 to add to her all-around capabilities. She’ll do it all.

Samuelson was already on the cusp of a rankings breakthrough before her sophomore campaign began. She logged a productive 15s season with Club Legacy and was a force in the attacking and blocking phases. Samuelson maintained this positive momentum by hitting nearly 0.300 in her second year with Omaha Concordia. Her ascent will likely continue.

Samuelson was already on the cusp of a rankings breakthrough before her sophomore campaign began. She logged a productive 15s season with Club Legacy and was a force in the attacking and blocking phases. Samuelson maintained this positive momentum by hitting nearly 0.300 in her second year with Omaha Concordia. Her ascent will likely continue.

2024 was a productive calendar year for Samuelson. She started with an impactful club season with Club Legacy 15 Alpha, which succeeded on the regional stage. Samuelson then appeared at our summer showcase and exhibited her physical dominance in the middle. This dynamic athlete can excel no matter who is next to her at the net, and her strides with Omaha Concordia are further proof.

Samuelson has proven her readiness for the prep spotlight. She had an outstanding club campaign with Club Legacy and was a standout performer at this summer’s Prep Dig Stock Up Showcase. These milestones were a springboard into the Omaha Concordia starting lineup, and Samuelson has exceeded two kills per set from the middle blocker spot. Her high contact point has made Samuelson an ideal setting target for this year’s resurgent Mustang squad.