15+ Athletes To Watch At PD Madness in Miltown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For some of these 18s it will be the last time they play locally in their prep careers, others are just starting to take off with their volleyball careers. These athletes coming to Prep Dig Madness in Miltown held at the [program_tooltip program_id='428672' first='Milwaukee' last='Sting'] Center. Action starts at 8 AM, Saturday morning with the final matches being played on Sunday night. Here are over 15 athletes to keep tabs on coming into the weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510485"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"I am excited to see the progression of Heitzkey who was a big time standout at the Prep Dig Resolution to open the season.  The six rotation outside is a big time point scorer where she can attack from either pin as well as the backrow.  She was a key contributor for her varsity team as a freshman and I would anticipate her having a big sophomore season.  Her length is an issue for the other side of the 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key contributor to her high school varsity team as a freshman as a libero.  She is the commander of the backrow for I AM VBC 15 Red who has been near the top of the Badger Region all season.  This is a well balanced attack where they have athleticism, length, and firepower.  Vetter brings an aggressiveness and scrappiness to the libero position where she is sure to keep the energy going on her side of the court","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66196d25c50f4"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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Kirsch's game starts with great footwork, getting to the ball where she has plenty of go-to attackers.  One of the top attackers will be [player_tooltip player_id='485226' first='Maylee' last='Glaser'] who is a big time point scorer from anywhere on the court.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66196d25c5314"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":506848,"width":"571px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/02/Ashley-Gagas.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-506848" style="width:571px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["522041"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Gagas was a standout for Flight 15 Black at previous Prep Dig events with the Resolution and Champions cup. 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Halverson was really active on the pin.  She is an outside hitter who can attack from anywhere on the court and has no fear when it comes to swinging big.  One of her setters who will be sure to give her some great opportunities is u003cstrongu003eMykenna Weigert u003c/strongu003ewho was a key piece to their success at the Prep Dig Champions Cup.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66196d25c543e"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":517214,"width":"460px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-05-at-12.28.15-PM.png?w=922" alt="" class="wp-image-517214" style="width:460px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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has been rising among 2025 outside hitters where she is a high flyer.  Her approach into her jump is impressive where she has quite a reach.  She preps at La Crosse Aquinas High School where she has been a key athlete for the Blugolds.  This weekend she will be a key point scorer and six rotation outside where we have a deep 17/18s field.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66196d25c5804"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["520842"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Vaughn is from the Class of 2026 playing up on the 18s squad for this club season.  She is a really athletic and physical libero where she can score points with her serve, get her side in system on serve receive, and can take pace off a hard driven ball for her setter to have some options.  She plays with a high IQ and is also a veteran beach player where she has competed in some major sand events.  Flight 18 Onyx has some scrappy athletes and attackers where they will be looking to do some damage on day one and have a chance to go for the gold on day two.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66196d25c5894"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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The future Minnesota-Duluth Bulldog has been one of the top liberos in the Class of 2024 out of Wisconsin.  She will be a key part to Sting 18 Black this upcoming weekend.  This Sting team won the Badger Region Qualifier and will be in the National Division at 18s USAV Nationals in Baltimore in two weeks.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66196d25c5a8e"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":401696,"width":"610px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/06/Mackenzie-Pitera-Ruth-Ziegler.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-401696" style="width:610px;height:auto"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ziegler #51</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["135994"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Illinois State got a major instate prospect in [player_tooltip player_id='135994' first='Ruth' last='Ziegler'] who is a 6'3 attacker who will most likely score from the right side or middle.  She is a dominant force when it comes to her swing or setting the block.  This [program_tooltip program_id='432009' first='Sky' last='High'] 18 Elite team has been a core group that has played together for years where there are multiple D1 commits including future Iowa duo [player_tooltip player_id='135989' first='Jaimie' last='Marquardt'] and [player_tooltip player_id='136595' first='Jenna' last='Meitzler'].  Their day one match up with MKE Sting 18 Black will be a power house battle.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66196d25c5b89"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->