Some defenders make the play in front of them. Makenna Korus made plays outside her zone. She covered an impressive amount of court, closed quickly on tips and short balls, and refused to let rallies end easily. That willingness to chase one more ball changes momentum, and it’s a trait every coach values in the back row. ~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

I really liked Korus. She is a hard working, smart defender who seemed to always be in the right place at the right time. What stood out to me defensively was that she doesn’t just sit back and react. Instead, she reads the setter and attackers so that she can position herself in the correct place to come up with some great digs. In serve receive, she reads the ball well, moves quickly, and does a great job getting her platform out early to create good passes. Overall, she is a great back court player that has a high ceiling of potential.