High School News: 6 Key Players Fueling Their Teams’ Momentum

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to Prep Dig using discount code digdakotas30</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big swings, louder crowds, and momentum-shifting kills — that's been the story of this season thanks to a group of attackers who are putting their teams on their backs. These six players aren't just scoring points; they're taking over matches. Whether it's hammering the ball down the line, tooling a block, or finding the deep corner with a clutch swing, they're the ones setting the tone at the net and keeping defenses scrambling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of these attackers brings something unique — some dominate with power, others with precision, and a few with the kind of all-around versatility that keeps them dangerous no matter where they line up. What they all have in common? They've become the go-to options for their squads, the players who want the ball in pressure moments, and the hitters that every defense circles on the scouting report.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nora Liesser","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Centennial","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d2e7b6b57fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Nora Liesser | 6'3” | Outside Hitter | Class of 2028 | North Dakota</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Liesser has been a dominant force for her team, racking up <strong>131 kills with a hitting percentage of .275</strong> so far this season. Her height and reach give her the ability to swing over most blockers, but it's her timing and ability to find seams that make her lethal. Nora isn't just a power hitter — she's smart with her shots, mixing line drives, cross-court angles, and tips to keep defenses guessing. Her versatility as a six-rotation outside gives her team consistent offensive firepower, making her one to watch.<strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Check these highlights:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20164058/68d050eabd60954fa3ec7f45">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20164058/68d050eabd60954fa3ec7f45</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["196507"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d2e7b6b597d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196507' first='Elena' last='Hoecke'] | 6'3” | Middle Blocker | Class of 2026 | Minnesota</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A <strong>Minnesota Gophers commit</strong>, Hoecke has already posted <strong>186 kills with a .388 hitting percentage</strong>, showcasing her efficiency and ability to finish near the net. As a middle, she's quick off her feet, reading sets early to attack with tempo or tool blocks effectively. Her height allows her to dominate at the net defensively, and she pairs that with a heavy swing that can score from anywhere in the front row. Elena is the kind of middle who makes an immediate impact on both sides of the net. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Check these highlights:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16577951/68d051081b637b026b438c83">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16577951/68d051081b637b026b438c83</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["490817"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d2e7b6b5a28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490817' first='Cassie' last='Wegman'] | 5'9” | Right Side | Class of 2026 | North Dakota</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wegman has racked up <strong>90 kills with a .288 hitting percentage</strong>, proving her reliability as a right-side option. She attacks with a clean swing and mixes shots to keep blockers off balance. Cassie's ability to close the block and attack in transition adds another layer to her team's offense. Quick to read the court, she thrives in high-pressure moments and has developed the kind of consistency that makes her a trusted weapon in the pin rotation. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Check these highlights:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18268805/68cda7ffe411e7cd129f4bc5">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18268805/68cda7ffe411e7cd129f4bc5</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["630723"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d2e7b6b5ace"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='630723' first='Caitlin' last='Champeau'] | 5'9” | Outside Hitter | Class of 2028 | Minnesota</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Champeau has tallied <strong>111 kills with a .171 hitting percentage</strong>, and while her numbers don't tell the whole story, her versatility and persistence stand out. She's a high-energy attacker who keeps rallies alive and can swing effectively even out-of-system. Caitlin's court awareness and willingness to hit smart shots in tight spaces make her a reliable option in both front- and back-row rotations. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Check these highlights:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21031628/68cda7ffe8787d394845a874">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21031628/68cda7ffe8787d394845a874</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Maddison Molacek","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32925","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Willmar","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d2e7b6b5c19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Maddison Molacek | 5'10” | Right Side | Class of 2027 | North Dakota</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Molacek has already recorded <strong>114 kills with a .155 hitting percentage</strong>, showing her ability to contribute in transition and as a primary offensive option. She's aggressive at the net and doesn't shy away from challenging blocks. Maddison's adaptability between right side and outside roles gives her team flexibility and makes her a key component in their offense. Her court presence and consistency make her a player coaches want on the floor during crunch moments. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Check these highlights:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18548239/68c998e42a48f2dfd6dbeb3c">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18548239/68c998e42a48f2dfd6dbeb3c</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["733235"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d2e7b6b5cb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='733235' first='Addison' last='Hackel'] | 5'9” | Middle/Outside | Class of 2027 | North Dakota</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hackel combines versatility with a nose for the ball, posting <strong>141 kills with a .157 hitting percentage</strong>. She can attack from the middle or pin with a clean swing and the ability to read blockers for smart shot placement. Addison is also valuable in transition, giving her team options for both high-tempo quicks and cross-court strikes. Her ability to contribute in multiple positions adds depth and balance to her team's offensive system. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Check these highlights:</em> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21290503/68ca16f77c34879fe4ecccaf">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21290503/68ca16f77c34879fe4ecccaf</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Thank you to all my readers for making this journey possible. My goal has always been simple—to shine a light on athletes at every level, from Division I to NAIA, and give them a platform to keep chasing their love for the game. 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