Iowa’s Best Take on Prep Dig Gauntlet

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Dig Gauntlet will be bring some of the best in the Midwest.&nbsp; Iowa will bring 20 of the top 25 Class of 2028s to the Milwaukee Sting Center where they will be in competing in the 16 Elite and Open Divisions.&nbsp; Let's zoom in on some of these athletes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["516002"],"_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-6a0b6b9c5f93d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Julia Schlarbaum is an electric outside hitter who will be suiting up for Iowa United 161 Elite.  She has length, athleticism, and a spark when she plays that allows the team to elevate to another level.  She will be finishing up her sophomore year at Clear Creek Amana High School in the Iowa City area where she has been of a highly successful program.  She is one who can score points anywhere on the court.  Her active arm allows her to hit with pace when she knows how to find the deep corner as well as the sharp angles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["845755"],"_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-6a0b6b9c5f9f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was so impressed with Kennedy Klein when she was at the state tournament for Dowling Catholic as a sophomore last fall.  Even though her team dropped a heartbreaker, she was one to take note of. She has a knack for scoring points on the pin and an all around skillset where she can serve receive and defend.  Her Iowa United 16 Timmerman team has been impressive all club season.  They have a national bid to Indy and have gone toe to toe with 16 Open teams throughout the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["694203"],"_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-6a0b6b9c5fa53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Belle Cotton was a key piece of the puzzle when Davenport Assumption won a state title in Class 3A this past fall.  She has a mature style to her game where she knows how to pack a punch on pin, she is also someone who isn't afraid to let it fly from the backrow as well as scoring points with her serve. Cotton and the Iowa Select 16 Mizuno squad will be playing in the 16 National Division in Indy for nationals later in June. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732859"],"_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-6a0b6b9c5facc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I will be looking forward to PowerPlex 16 Nelson take the court again.  I was able to see them at Triple Crown where they went toe to toe with some of the top teams in the nation.  One of their key players will be Elle Isaacson who can score at will.  She is one of the top targets on the outside where she puts a lot of pace on her swing.  She has shown she can serve receive and defend as well as be an outlet in the backrow.  This team has a bid to the Freedom Division at USAV Nationals in Indy later in June where I think they could make a run.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["730449"],"_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-6a0b6b9c5fb3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kylee Suhr has been "Suhr"ging up the board in the Class of 2028. She has been a standout for Iowa Rockets 16R this club season where her hangtime is just different out of the middle. She has shown she can be dynamic in how she scores points as well as being a force defensively. The athleticism and physicality will be exciting as she continues to progress and will be a steal at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td></td><td colspan="4"><strong>Iowa Class of 2026 Coming To The Gauntlet</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>State Rank</strong></td><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td><strong>Height</strong></td><td><strong>Position</strong></td><td><strong>High School</strong></td><td><strong>Club Team</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>1</strong></td><td>Elle Hatlevig</td><td>6'1"</td><td>OH</td><td>Norwalk</td><td>Iowa Premier 16-1</td></tr><tr><td><strong>3</strong></td><td>Avery Cordes</td><td>6'0"</td><td>MB/OH</td><td>Waukee Northwest</td><td>Iowa Premier 16-1</td></tr><tr><td><strong>4</strong></td><td>Addison Waldorf</td><td>5'11"</td><td>S</td><td>Humboldt</td><td>Iowa Premier 16-1</td></tr><tr><td><strong>6</strong></td><td>Julia Schlarbaum</td><td>6'0"</td><td>OH/RS</td><td>Clear Creek-Amana</td><td>Iowa United 161 Elite</td></tr><tr><td><strong>7</strong></td><td>Hailey Wiederin</td><td>6'2"</td><td>OH/RS</td><td>Ankeny</td><td>Iowa Premier 16-1</td></tr><tr><td><strong>8</strong></td><td>Kennedy Klein</td><td>6'0"</td><td>OH</td><td>Dowling Catholic</td><td>Iowa UTD 16-1 Timmerman</td></tr><tr><td><strong>9</strong></td><td>Alena Schaack</td><td>5'10"</td><td>MB/OH</td><td>Woodward-Granger</td><td>Iowa Premier 16-1</td></tr><tr><td><strong>10</strong></td><td>Piper Hodge</td><td>5'5"</td><td>DS/L/OH</td><td>Assumption</td><td>Iowa Select 16 Mizuno</td></tr><tr><td><strong>11</strong></td><td>Belle Cotton</td><td>5'11"</td><td>OH/DS/L</td><td>Assumption</td><td>Iowa Select 16 Mizuno</td></tr><tr><td><strong>12</strong></td><td>Hazel Schluckebier</td><td>5'10"</td><td>S/RS</td><td>Iowa City</td><td>Iowa Rockets 16R</td></tr><tr><td><strong>13</strong></td><td>Elle Isaacson</td><td>6'1"</td><td>OH</td><td>Ankeny</td><td>PowerPlex 16 Nelson</td></tr><tr><td><strong>14</strong></td><td>Adelyn Stien</td><td>5'10"</td><td>S/RS</td><td>Center Point-Urbana</td><td>Iowa United 161 Elite</td></tr><tr><td><strong>15</strong></td><td>Izzie McDonald</td><td>5'4"</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Iowa City West</td><td>Iowa Premier 16-1</td></tr><tr><td><strong>16</strong></td><td>Taylor Otte</td><td>6'1"</td><td>MB/OH</td><td>Iowa City West</td><td>Iowa Premier 16-1</td></tr><tr><td><strong>17</strong></td><td>Caroline Crane</td><td>6'0"</td><td>MB/RS</td><td>Dowling Catholic</td><td>Iowa UTD 16-1 Timmerman</td></tr><tr><td><strong>18</strong></td><td>Anna Jackson</td><td>5'6"</td><td>DS/L</td><td>Dallas Center-Grimes</td><td>PowerPlex 16 Nelson</td></tr><tr><td><strong>19</strong></td><td>Gianna Stanfel</td><td>6'0"</td><td>RS/OH</td><td>Dowling Catholic</td><td>PowerPlex 16 Nelson</td></tr><tr><td><strong>20</strong></td><td>Berkley Weiland</td><td>5'11"</td><td>S/RS</td><td>Southeast Polk</td><td>PowerPlex 16 Nelson</td></tr><tr><td><strong>21</strong></td><td>Ella Subbert</td><td>6'2"</td><td>MB/RS</td><td>ADM</td><td>PowerPlex 16 Nelson</td></tr><tr><td><strong>24</strong></td><td>Kylee Suhr</td><td>6'0"</td><td>MB/OH</td><td>Williamsburg</td><td>Iowa Rockets 16R</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table -->