Meinert is a speedy and athletic libero who covers an incredible amount of court. She has a knack for tracking down balls that look destined to hit the floor, keeping rallies alive and giving her team another opportunity to score. Her quick reactions, ability to read the ball, and relentless pursuit make her a tough defender to get a ball past. Whether she is playing middle back or left back, Meinert is equally effective, showing her versatility and ability to make plays from anywhere in the backcourt. This season, she has racked up 342 digs, 51 assists, and 32 aces while handling 298 serve receptions. She has been a steady presence defensively and we look forward to seeing more of her hustle and playmaking ability as the postseason gets underway.

Abbey Rose Meinert Abbey Rose Meinert 5'5" | DS/L Sauk Rapids-Rice Highschool | 2027 MN was the defender keeping rallies alive this past weekend. Her platform remained strong and steady, and she consistently delivered clean first contacts that allowed her team to stay in system. What impressed me most was her ability to read hitters and position herself before the ball ever crossed the net. Abbey has a natural ability to find the right spot, make difficult defensive plays look routine, and give her team opportunities to turn defense into offense. ~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

Meinert never gives up on a play, and because of that pushes her teammates to work hard as well. She is fast to get to any ball. Her ability to read the hitter and move around the blockers, allows her to rank up numerous digs a set and put the ball in a position for her setter and hitters to make big plays. Meinert has outstanding ball control to keep rallies going. Her positivity propels the team forward.

Racking up dig after dig, Meinert never stopped moving. Her ability to read and move in line with the hitter’s swing created many in system plays for her team that ended with a kill. She never gave up on a play and was ready to cover her hitters, defend setter dumps, and run up to get a short tip. Being the biggest cheerleader on the court, Meinert continued to push her team forward even when they were down or struggling.

Meinert owns the court and plays every game like a championship is on the line. She is dedicated and determined to get a good pass on any ball that comes her way, and she rarely lets a ball get out of system. She is quick on her feet and covers hitter and setter dumps, keeping the play alive and allowing the offense to attack again. Meinert’s positive attitude on the court keeps the team glued together throughout the night.

Meinert’s hustle and dedication during every play puts her in the position to get many touches and keep the ball alive. As a libero, she takes over the court with her communication and positivity towards her teammates. By reading the opposing offense, Meinert puts herself in a position to get the ball up in a controlled manner. Her platform control and endurance creates numerous attempts for her teammates to make plays, especially during long rallies. Serving, Meinert gets the ball over the net quickly and changes up location to catch the opposing serve receive off guard. Meinert is a tough player to swing around and makes it difficult for any team to effectively score.

Meinert is a positive force on the court. She is always cheering and has a smile on her face. Her passing foot work and platform control allows Meinert to make many effective plays defensively. She is quick to get to the ball and finds a way to make it better for the next player. Her communication help her team mesh together and make wondrous plays. Meinert has hustle like no other and will always find a way to get a touch.