Van Sickle has regularly worn the libero jersy for multiple seasons for this team as she continues to solidify herself as a productive DS/L prospect in the 2028 class. Where she is best is in her vision and tracking the ball that helps her cover and protect a lot of space with her passing and defense. Another team with high potential offense, her command and leadership of the first-touch aspect of the game is crucial to this team’s strengths. When her feet are efficient and stopped on balance, she can better control her angles to keep her setter off the net with space to operate the full range of their very capable arms in all locations.

This Spirit team is loaded with talent throughout their rotation. As they have challenged themselves well all club season long by competing in some big events, a mainstay on the court has been Van Sickle, one of the best DS/L prospects in this Ohio 2028 class. She is a pure athlete that can do a lot and bring a lot in her physical tools, skills, and sheer competitiveness. Seeded third in Pool B, don’t underestimate what they bring collectively as they could finish above that seed heading to day two towards a bid.

Huron’s libero and leader in total digs with 410 in 2025, Van Sickle continues to establish herself as one of the best DS/L prospects in this Ohio 2028 class. She stabilizes their offense in serve receive, which will be key for this team and the balance of offense they hope to create with big presence in the middle and at the pins. Defensively, her quickness and range of pursuit create good opportunities to extend rallies and give her team quality point scoring chances.

Van Sickle was also part of this Spirit team that caught a lot of attention this club season. As a primary libero for them, she was key to helping get their big offense going in addition to slowing down opposing teams with her defense. The Huron product was one of the most productive liberos in 2024 as a freshman as she averaged over 14 digs per match with two matches picking up more than 30 digs.