Players Making Gains This Club Season

<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/image_b1c269.png" alt="" class="wp-image-943383" /></a></figure>   Use Code: digdakotas30 in the coupon code area   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a>   Club season is where separation gets real — and this group is forcing people to pay attention. Weekend after weekend, they've shown growth that jumps off the court: faster tempos, stronger first contact, smarter decision-making in transition, and a willingness to take on bigger moments. These aren't small improvements — they're the kind that change matches.   What stands out most is the edge they're playing with. They're embracing pressure, handling volume, and producing against stronger competition while continuing to expand their games. College coaches value trajectory just as much as production, and this group is trending fast in the right direction.   These are the players making real noise this club season — and here's why they're gaining ground. 🔥    Watching [player_tooltip player_id='751400' first='Brooklyn' last='Noyes'] courtside, her defensive technique and effort level immediately stood out. She plays low and balanced, keeps a quiet platform, and consistently angles her body to control tough first contacts. Noyes reads hitters early, tracks the ball off hands well, and shows strong anticipation in seam coverage. What separates her is how hard she works between contacts — she's constantly adjusting, covering tips, and extending rallies with urgency.   Her hustle and discipline allowed her to stabilize the backcourt throughout the weekend, and her consistency kept her team in system. Brooklyn's technique continues to translate against stronger competition. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='815929' first='Lilly' last='Kothenbeutel'] showed strong growth in her efficiency at the net. From courtside, her transition footwork and timing stood out — she consistently established early positioning and stayed available for quick tempo sets. Lilly's arm swing stayed fast and compact, allowing her to finish cleanly when in rhythm.   Defensively, she closed seams well and pressed over the tape with discipline. Kothenbeutel's motor showed up in long rallies, where she stayed engaged and active on every rep. Her development as a steady two-way middle was clear throughout the weekend. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='586402' first='Harper' last='Tengblad'] played with confidence and edge across the weekend. Watching her from courtside, her approach tempo and contact point stood out — she created space, contacted high, and showed the ability to score with range. Harper attacked aggressively in transition and managed out-of-system swings well, mixing pace and shot selection to stay efficient.   Her hustle was just as noticeable defensively. Tengblad covered ground, read the court well, and stayed involved in extended rallies. She continues to grow into a reliable presence on the outside. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='940933' first='Kyrianne' last='Eggert'] made her presence felt at the net with physicality and timing. Courtside, her blocking technique stood out — she read setters well, closed quickly, and pressed strong hands across the tape to take away angles. Her ability to stay disciplined in closing seams consistently disrupted opposing offenses.   Offensively, Eggert ran clean routes and attacked with confidence in system. Her energy and hustle carried through every rally, showing continued growth as a dependable middle. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas     [player_tooltip player_id='937926' first='Sarah' last='Youngdahl'] controlled tempo and flow with confidence throughout the weekend. Watching her courtside, her hands stayed clean and consistent while she distributed effectively across all options. She moved well to the ball, adjusted off the net with composure, and consistently kept her hitters in rhythm.   What stood out most was her hustle — she chased every touch and stayed engaged defensively, extending rallies and maintaining control of the offense. Her technique and leadership were evident in pressure moments.     [player_tooltip player_id='930766' first='Macey' last='Patrow'] brought physicality and energy to the right side all weekend. From courtside, her transition work stood out — quick footwork, strong approach, and confidence attacking tight sets. She handled out-of-system swings well and consistently found ways to score with range and pace.   Defensively, Patrow closed well at the net and stayed active in long rallies. Her hustle and aggressive mindset made her a steady presence across rotations and showed her continued growth as a right-side attacker. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">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. Every player deserves a shot, and I'm honored to help tell their stories.</h2>   Please help us continue to grow this positive platform for players by spreading the word and encouraging your friends to subscribe at PrepDig.com. With your support, we can create unforgettable memories and experiences!   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