Class 2 Player of the Year Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the Class 2 volleyball season approaches, excitement builds around the remarkable talents poised to make an impact on the court. This year, the spotlight shines on a group of standout athletes who have already made their mark in previous seasons. From exceptional setters like [player_tooltip player_id='635415' first='Grace' last='Engeman'] of Adrian, known for her impressive assists, to dynamic defensive players like [player_tooltip player_id='237005' first='Olivia' last='Engeman'], these players are not just statistics; they are game-changers. With a mix of seasoned experience and fierce determination, athletes like Brie and [player_tooltip player_id='225325' first='Kate' last='Rubel'] from St. Vincent, alongside [player_tooltip player_id='485567' first='Tandee' last='Hiser'] of Butler and [player_tooltip player_id='829756' first='Ashlynn' last='Helton'] of Miller, are eager to lead their teams to new heights. As they gear up for what promises to be a thrilling season, these players are set to showcase their skills and prove why they are among the best in Class 2 volleyball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='635415' first='Grace' last='Engeman'] – Adrian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top setters in the state for Class 2, Grace has been nothing but spectacular in her first two years with Adrian. The setter has dished out 661 assists to go along with 337 digs and 108 kills in her freshman season,&nbsp;a player who plays for the nationally recognized club MAVS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='237005' first='Olivia' last='Engeman'] – Adrian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olivia, just like Grace, plays a high-level club season with Invasion and will carry this over to her final season—a fantastic defensive player who very well could be the best defensive player in Class 2. At Adrian, she is one of the team's top attackers, and her career numbers are 851 kills, 886 digs, and 132 aces.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='225326' first='Brie' last='Rubel'] – St. Vincent</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brie is a two-sport athlete who excels in both volleyball and basketball. The libero returns for her final season, hoping to get the Indians back to a final four. She is a highly versatile player who has played a mix of outside, libero, and setter, but where she shines is on defense. Coming into her final year, she has 870 career digs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='225325' first='Kate' last='Rubel'] – St. Vincent</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'0”, Kate has been a force from day one at Notre Dame, racking up 88 blocks. Last year's move to St. Vincent paid dividends, helping her team with a third-place finish in Class 2. Kate has played middle, where I think she is the most dominant player, before moving to the left pin last year. With 1021 kills, 172 blocks, and 596 makes, Kate is&nbsp;a big-time stat stuffer—also, one of the top basketball players in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='485567' first='Tandee' last='Hiser'] – Butler</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big-time middle is looking to put her team where it's not been before—a final four. Tandee is a fierce middle returning this year after finishing with 471 kills, putting her career total at 758. A six-rotation middle who plays solid defense has 601 for her career. If she can get Butler to the final four, she would be a legend at Butler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829756' first='Ashlynn' last='Helton'] – Miller</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helton's number has increased each season as the six-rotation middle has helped Miller with two district titles, one runner-up finish, and a record of 80-25-6. With career numbers of 1005 kills and 1034 digs, Ashlynn has some of the top numbers in Class 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->