Tenley Cewe Tenley Cewe 5'6" | DS/L/S Clinton | 2029 IA is an absolute beast in the back row. Not only does she showcase another level of speed and athleticism, but her fundamental game is her true strength. You can tell she’s been playing for a long time and is well-coached. She is extremely disciplined in her fundamentals, leaving very little room for error. The Clinton libero wastes no time studying her opponents and figuring out tendencies to use to her advantage. Cewe knows when and how to step up and run her team, even though she’s an underclassman.

Cewe shined in leading Select to the 14U title at last year’s Iowa Regional. She covered a lot of the court back then and has taken over even more area this club season. Lateral quickness and athleticism help her achieve success. Strong fundamentals are a big part of it, too. Cewe is technically sound, which leads to her limiting mistakes. A student of the game and a coach’s kid, the Clinton freshman picks up on opponents’ tendencies, resulting in becoming more impactful as the match goes. She’s sound in serve-receive and can set the pin well off of the two-ball. Cewe communicates what she sees to teammates and is a leader on the court.

Operating at libero for the Iowa Regional champions, Cewe ties together a really connected team with a short rotation. She reads the ball well and gets herself positioned to complete her assignments. Cewe’s lateral quickness and sharp reflexes benefit her at the position. She’s technically sound and takes control on the back row. As well as Cewe performs now, there’s plenty of room for development and growth as a defender. She should help the Clinton varsity out right away.