2021 College Hopefuls

<p>  These seniors are not ready to give up on their volleyball goals and dreams.  Our rankings cover 100+ athletes in this class, but there are still a handful of gifted players deserving of our time and attention.  Here are 5 seniors hoping to make an impact, get noticed and perhaps continue on into college.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table class="table" style="width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr class="primary"> <td class="player" style="width: 17.1544%;"><strong>Lindsey Root</strong></td> <td class="metrics" style="width: 13.9253%;">5’7’’/ OH</td> <td class="desktop-only" style="width: 15.1362%;">St. Charles</td> <td class="desktop-only" style="width: 50.1513%;">Root’s best attribute is her athletiscm.  A three sport athlete who excels in track.  She has shown interest in a couple of smaller-out of state colleges, but would be a game changer at a smaller D3 school or community college.</td> <td class="desktop-only" style="width: 3.02727%;"> </td> <td class="player-expand expand " style="width: 5.14631%;"> </td> </tr> <tr class="primary"> <td class="rank" style="width: 17.1544%;"><strong>Mayla Hanson</strong></td> <td class="player" style="width: 13.9253%;">5’9’’ / OH</td> <td class="metrics" style="width: 15.1362%;">Mankato West</td> <td class="desktop-only" style="width: 50.1513%;">Last year she was a consistent contributor on the outside for West.  She is part of group that has help West reclaim their dominance; they finshed second in the Big 9 last year.  Mayla and other returners will make a run to claim the title.</td> <td class="desktop-only" style="width: 3.02727%;"> </td> <td class="desktop-only" style="width: 5.14631%;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table class="table" style="font-size: 1rem; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr class="primary"> <td class="player" style="width: 16.2462%;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="72049" first="Gracie" last="Whitlock"]</strong></td> <td class="metrics" style="width: 13.6226%;">5’10’’/ S</td> <td class="desktop-only" style="width: 14.0262%;">Kittson County Central</td> <td class="desktop-only" style="width: 52.4722%;">Gracie is a tall, quick-handed setter who could easily transition to a college career.  She has the ability to set in the back row and hit out of the front.  </td> </tr> <tr class="primary"> <td class="rank" style="width: 16.2462%;"><strong>Erika Krei</strong></td> <td class="player" style="width: 13.6226%;">6’/ MH</td> <td class="metrics" style="width: 14.0262%;">Farmington</td> <td class="desktop-only" style="width: 52.4722%;">Again, an athlete who’s tends to standout more in another sport, but has a lot of offer Farmington Volleyball as a middle hitter.  Last year, she added a lot to the team on offense and defense.  She is a smart player who loves to tip to the short left corner.  Likewise, her blocking challeged opponents.  Krei could easily become a dual sport athlete in college.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>