Prep Dig MN Prospect Draft: Round 9
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As we move into Round 9 the emphasis is upon non-metro are prospects. With the depth of talent significant within the greater Twin Cities metro area, we cannot forget that the talent pool in this state extends far and wide.…
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Continue ReadingRolbiecki is a proven competitor as she has some of the best high school experience of anyone drafted to these eight rosters. She has been a key element in the Minneota dominance over the past few years and will return as the veteran leader in just her junior year. With other key personnel returning, Minneota should certainly be among the favorites for another state title at the start of the season. An all-state selection, Rolbiecki has great volleyball I.Q. and a versatile skill set to contribute well in just about every facet of the game. She can swing aggressively on the pin and in the middle while also providing great defense at the net and in the back row. She is fun to watch and rallies her team around her to compete with great execution and confidence.
- Team Red roster after 9 rounds: Kennedi Orr Kennedi Orr 6'0" | S Eagan | 2021 State MN , Lauren Crowl Lauren Crowl 6'4" | RS Eastview | 2021 State MN , Kira Fallert Kira Fallert 5'11" | OH Concordia Academy | 2021 State MN , Skylar Gray Skylar Gray 5'10" | OH Maple Grove | 2021 State MN , Claire Vekich Claire Vekich 5'10" | MB Greenway | 2021 State MN , Raegan Alexander Raegan Alexander 6'1" | MB St. Louis Park | 2021 State MN , Kate Thibault Kate Thibault 5'3" | DS/L Watertown-Mayer | 2023 State #47 Nation MN , Ava Blascziek Ava Blascziek 5'10" | S Lakeville North | 2023 State #198 Nation MN , Natalee Rolbiecki Natalee Rolbiecki 5'10" | OH Minneota | 2022 State MN
A Hiawatha Valley all-conference selection in 2019, Converse has great competitive experience under her belt, which includes helping Kasson-Mantorville to the state tournament during her freshman season as the starting setter. She continues to develop into a very competent floor leader and competes with great composure. She shows good footwork around the floor and can deliver a full range of offense with good location and decision-making. Converse and her team should be very competitive again in 2020 as they return skill and experience that represent the Komets’ standard of winning well.
- Team Orange roster after 9 rounds: Erin Lamb Erin Lamb 6'3" | MB Stewartville | 2021 State MN , Abby Stark Abby Stark 5'7" | DS/L Willmar | 2021 State MN , Elle Cotton Elle Cotton 6'0" | S Elk River | 2022 State MN , Elizabeth Dille Elizabeth Dille 5'11" | OH Sartell-St. Josephs | 2021 State MN , Abbey Milner Abbey Milner 6'3" | MB Lakeville North | 2021 State MN , Nicole Post Nicole Post 6'4" | MB Coon Rapids | 2021 State MN , Sydney Schnichels Sydney Schnichels 6'4" | OH Wilmar | 2023 State #19 Nation MN , Avery Bolles Avery Bolles 5'9" | OH Andover | 2023 State #139 Nation MN , Maddie Converse Maddie Converse 5'10" | S Kasson-Mantorville | 2022 State MN
Olson has seen her stock rise well over the course of the past year. She competed well for Willmar in 2019 and transitioned that experience into the club season, contributing well to the great competitiveness of her Kandi Elite U17 team. She has great athleticism and plays the left side role with an aggressive mindset. She jumps well and has good arm control to score points as a primary offensive option. Willmar returns a great group for 2020 and should be among the best big school programs from the west side of the state.
- Team Yellow roster after 9 rounds: Sienna Ifill Sienna Ifill 6'1" | RS Eagan | 2022 State #83 Nation MN , Megan Reilly Megan Reilly 6'0" | OH Northfield | 2021 State MN , Emma VanHeel Emma VanHeel 6'0" | MB St. Michael-Albertville | 2021 State MN , Ryley Frye Ryley Frye 5'10" | S Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2021 State MN , Ella Wheatcraft Ella Wheatcraft 5'8" | DS/L Lakeville North | 2021 State MN , Delaney Foerster Delaney Foerster 6'0" | OH Eagan | 2021 State MN , Kate Simington Kate Simington 6'4" | MB Minnetonka | 2023 State #174 Nation MN , Mya Cinnamo Mya Cinnamo 5'9" | OH Rosemount | 2023 State MN , Bailey Olson Bailey Olson 5'10" | OH Willmar | 2021 State MN
Kampsen is set to conclude her high school career in 2020 as one of the most accomplished players in this class and looks to lead her team back to the state tournament. She has amassed incredible numbers at BBE as their setter and floor leader over past seasons while earning many post-season accolades, including being a repeat selection to the West Central all-area team. She is athletic and her presence on the floor is much bigger than her 5’6 frame. She gets her hitters involved well and puts them in position to be successful throughout their system while also making big contributions from the service line and defensively. Kampsen has one final year of her illustrious high school career and we are excited to see just how much more she can contribute.
- Team Green roster after 9 rounds: Emma Torstenson Emma Torstenson 5'11" | DS/L Northfield | 2021 State MN , Sophie Jesewitz Sophie Jesewitz 6'3" | OH Wayzata | 2022 State MN , Lauren Galvin Lauren Galvin 6'0" | OH East Ridge | 2021 State MN , Brooke Weichbrodt Brooke Weichbrodt 5'10" | S Concordia Academy | 2021 State MN , Bryn Hoekman Bryn Hoekman 6'1" | MB MCC | 2021 State MN , Katy Riviere Katy Riviere 5'11" | S Wayzata | 2022 State MN , Kaitlyn Sellner Kaitlyn Sellner 6'1" | MB Eagan | 2023 State MN , Mikayla McDougall Mikayla McDougall 6'0" | OH East Ridge | 2023 State MN , Karsee Kampsen Karsee Kampsen 5'5" | S Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa | 2021 State MN
Stecher is another stock riser over the past several months dating back to Stewartville’s 2019 class 2A state championship run. She is a great athlete and has a well-rounded skill set to contribute in a variety of ways. Offensively she shows good approach movement and has developed timing to be able to score on the pin and in the middle. Stecher can also pass the ball, which adds to the depth of offensive variety and quality that Stewartville can create throughout their roster. Defensively she has the tools to play in the back row and does well in her opportunities to put up a block that can disrupt opposing attackers. Look for Stecher’s role to increase even more with the departure of a key offensive element to graduation. She is very capable of filling those shoes and helping the Tigers stay among the state’s best in 2020.
- Team Blue roster after 9 rounds: Ava Moes Ava Moes 6'3" | RS Lakeville South | 2021 State MN , Paige Thibault Paige Thibault 5'7" | DS/L Watertown-Mayer | 2021 State MN , Madelyn Hornyak Madelyn Hornyak 5'11" | OH Lakeville North | 2021 State MN , Keya Luta Win Hunt Keya Luta Win Hunt 6'0" | S Breck | 2022 State MN , Sierra Moore Sierra Moore 6'0" | OH Wayzata | 2022 State MN , Hannah Pharr Hannah Pharr 6'1" | OH RCW | 2022 State MN , Peyton Howie Peyton Howie 5'11" | MB Irondale | 2023 State MN , Molly Minnema Molly Minnema 6'2" | MB Minneapolis Patrick Henry | 2023 State MN , Jolie Stecher Jolie Stecher 6'0" | MB Stewartville | 2021 State MN
Some of the best physicality in the 2022 class can be seen in the play of Reichensperger. An Arrowhead all-conference selection, she can score with authority from the middle position. She understands play development and tracks the ball to create the timing and spacing needed for her arm to do its work upon elevation. She opens well to her setter, which allows for attack with great heat and pace that is difficult to slow down. She is explosive with her elevation both offensively and in filling up a lot of space above the net when blocking. One of the best athletes outside the metro area, she will be fun to watch as she continues through her prep career.
- Team Indigo roster after 9 rounds: Julia Hanson Julia Hanson 6'0" | OH Prior Lake | 2022 State #57 Nation MN , Kali Engeman Kali Engeman 6'1" | MB Minnetonka | 2021 State MN , Jasmine Weidemann Jasmine Weidemann 5'9" | S Lakeville South | 2021 State MN , Jadyn Garrison Jadyn Garrison 5'9" | OH East Ridge | 2021 State MN , Kelly McArthur Kelly McArthur 6'2" | S Bloomington Jefferson | 2021 State MN , Emma Grimm Emma Grimm 5'9" | OH Eastview | 2021 State MN , Katherine Arnason Katherine Arnason 6'1" | RS Mahtomedi | 2023 State MN , Sydney Jaynes Sydney Jaynes 6'0" | OH Northfield | 2023 State #48 Nation MN , Hannah Reichensperger Hannah Reichensperger 6'2" | MB Northeast Range | 2022 State MN
Brower is one of the most effective setters for any high school team in the state. The veteran floor leader for Stewartville has done a terrific job over the past couple of seasons in distributing one of the most high powered offenses. This includes a march through the 2019 season highly touted as the favorite in class 2A and helping to deliver on that recognition in dishing the Tigers to the state title. Not only has Brower been able to involve the heavy arms that have highlighted Stewartville’s offense in recent seasons, she has been able to balance their work load by including others to help grow the range of their point scoring. She has good quickness, can set the full range of the floor, and is athletic enough at 5’9 to be able to establish a good block. She will lead Stewartville for one more season as they should enter the season as one of the favorites once again.
- Team Violet roster after 9 rounds: Kendal Kemp Kendal Kemp 6'6" | MB Eagan | 2022 State #84 Nation MN , Teagan Starkey Teagan Starkey 5'11" | S Lakeville South | 2021 State MN , Lilly Wachholz Lilly Wachholz 6'2" | MB Mayer Lutheran | 2022 State #42 Nation MN , Simara Amador Simara Amador 5'7" | DS/L Eagan | 2022 State MN , Aleah Zieske Aleah Zieske 5'10" | OH New London-Spicer | 2021 State MN , Elise Rossing Elise Rossing 6'0" | OH Maple Grove | 2021 State MN , Arianna Blohm Arianna Blohm 6'0" | MB Stewartville | 2023 State MN , Sydney McDaniel Sydney McDaniel 5'11" | OH Breck | 2023 MN , Jaidyn Brower Jaidyn Brower 5'8" | S Stewartville | 2021 State MN
A recent Big10 commit for basketball, this future Wisconsin Badger has great presence on the volleyball court as well. As her height and length are a big asset, she also is athletic and physical at the net. She uses her size well to create advantages both attacking and blocking. She can create a high contact point and has good arm skills to generate power and movement when she swings, which includes ability to score on the pins as well. Defensively, she has good mobility to get to hitters quickly and put up a big block. She creates a great corps of middles for this Team Pink roster with each bringing a different style of play and some versatility that creates a variety of offensive dimension at that position.
- Team Pink roster after 9 rounds: Payton Evenstad Payton Evenstad 6'0" | S Faribault | 2021 State MN , Britt Carlson Britt Carlson 6'4" | OH East Ridge | 2022 State #129 Nation MN , Sylvia Koenig Sylvia Koenig 6'1" | MB Northfield | 2021 State MN , Kiya Durant Kiya Durant 5'11" | MB Robbinsdale Armstrong | 2021 State MN , Toryn Richards Toryn Richards 5'11" | OH Waterville-Elysian-Morristown | 2021 State MN , Morgan Chmielewski Morgan Chmielewski 5'9" | DS/L Mayer Lutheran | 2021 State MN , Emily Moes Emily Moes 6'0" | OH Lakeville South | 2023 MN , Ada Schlenker Ada Schlenker 5'10" | OH Cambridge-Isanti | 2023 State MN , Sacia Vanderpool Sacia Vanderpool 6'4" | MB Byron | 2021 State MN