Ava Pruter
Ava Pruter
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Austin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
You don’t have to go far back in time to find the last time Pruter was featured on our site. Her combination of explosiveness and ball control skills helped Cross County reach this year’s state tournament, and Pruter continued her ascent in the postseason. So, we were not surprised to see Pruter leverage the same versatility when she competed alongside some big-city stars at Saturday’s showcase. We love to see rural gems sparring with the best.
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We highlighted Pruter as an instant standout in the quarterfinal round, so she clearly made a lasting impression during her time in Lincoln. The junior outside hitter provided a perfect complement to senior star
Sydney Hengelfelt
Sydney
Hengelfelt
6'0" | S/OH/OH
State
NE
on the pin, producing 17 kills and three blocks against top-seeded Amherst. She proved herself against an eventual champion and should become the new go-to for the Cougars in 2026.
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Cross County has leveraged plenty of senior leadership on this year’s squad, but Pruter is the next in line to take that mantle. The junior stayed in lockstep with fellow outside hitter
Sydney Hengelfelt
Sydney
Hengelfelt
6'0" | S/OH/OH
State
NE
in the kill column, producing double-digit terminations before the end of Set 3. This balanced effort helped the Cougars push Amherst to its limit in the 1-versus-8 contest.
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Here’s another impact player from a 2024 tournament team. Pruter guided Cross County back into the postseason after putting down 2.5 kills per set from the outside. Her explosive approach made her an ideal choice in out-of-system situations, but Pruter could also drive indefensible swings on first-ball plays. More high-level experience is in Pruter’s future.
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