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MN Defensive Specialists Perfecting the Pass

MN Defensive Specialists Perfecting the Pass
Morgan Eggert
Morgan Eggert November 15, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Gracie Zimmer
Gracie Zimmer DS | 2027
MN
Riley Beyer
Riley Beyer 5'7" | S/DS/L | 2029
MN
Abbey Rose Meinert
Abbey Rose Meinert 5'5" | DS/L | 2027
MN
Gabrielle Schumann
Gabrielle Schumann 5'8" | DS/L | 2026
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The list of volleyball players below consists of defensive specialists that dominated the court this past school season and will be fun to watch this upcoming club season. Not only do these girls excel at defending the court, but they are reconstructing the standard for hustle, dedication, communication, and energy on and off the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["468341"],"_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-6917664229ad0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schumann is heard everywhere on the court. Her communication and energy provide the team with an opportunity to complete big plays. Her volleyball knowledge makes her standout in defense as she reads hitters quickly and with accuracy to provide a controlled pass to her setter. Hitting 500 career digs this past varsity season, it is well deserved by Schumann. This upcoming club season Schumann will be a player to watch on the court as there is not doubt she will help create success for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["794209"],"_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-6917664229b8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zimmer is making big plays with big energy. This past season her hustle and ball control was immaculate. She rarely let the ball drop in front of her no matter if it was an attack, setter dump, or covering her hitters. Her fast feet and agility allow her to run down out of system balls and place them strategically to allow her teammates to make an aggressive play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["500070"],"_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-6917664229bfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meinert never gives up on a play, and because of that pushes her teammates to work hard as well. She is fast to get to any ball. Her ability to read the hitter and move around the blockers, allows her to rank up numerous digs a set and put the ball in a position for her setter and hitters to make big plays. Meinert has outstanding ball control to keep rallies going. Her positivity propels the team forward. </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":"Emily Doherty","_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":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Alexandria","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6917664229d23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Doherty has exceptional footwork and platform control to help her dig balls that are aggressively hit or lightly tipped over to keep the opponents from scoring. As a back row player, her communication helps her teammates place the ball in open spots on the other side of the net and propel the game forward. As a sophomore, Doherty will dominate the court for multiple years to come and will only improve on her skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["744598"],"_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-6917664229da1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beyer is already making big and powerful plays as a freshman libero for the Cardinals. This past season, she came out with big force and dedication to the game and her team. She moves quickly and can control the ball to her setter from anywhere on the court. Her positivity and cheerfulness keeps her teammates positive even during tough games. Beyer's communication is outstanding and rarely lets a ball drop without giving it her all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The list of volleyball players below consists of defensive specialists that dominated the court this past school season and will be fun to watch this upcoming club season. Not only do these girls excel at defending the court, but they are reconstructing the standard for hustle, dedication, communication, and energy on and off the court.

Gabrielle Schumann

Gabrielle Schumann

MN
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2026
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Class
2026
Height
5'8"
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Sartell
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MN
MN Defensive Specialists Perfecting the Pass
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Gracie Zimmer

Gracie Zimmer

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CLASS 2027
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MN
MN Defensive Specialists Perfecting the Pass
Zimmer is making big plays with big energy. This past season her hustle and ball control was immaculate....
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Abbey Rose Meinert

Abbey Rose Meinert

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2027
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2027
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HS
Sauk Rapids-Rice Highschool
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MN
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Emily Doherty

Emily Doherty

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POS DS/L
CLASS 2028

Emily Doherty

School: Alexandria
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Riley Beyer

Riley Beyer

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2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Alexandria Area
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