The top ranked player in her class, Elizabeth Andrew Elizabeth Andrew 6'5" | MB Ridgefield | 2024 State #6 Nation WA is a 2024 out of Ridgefield, and a Stanford commit. Standing at an impressive 6’5″, Andrew is a dominant force on the court, particularly excelling as a blocker. With her impressive wingspan and press across the net, she is a formidable opponent for any attacker. Andrew’s skillset also includes a wicked topspin jump serve and the ability to defend in the back row. Alongside Ali Millspaugh Ali Millspaugh 5'11" | MB Prairie | 2024 State WA from Prairie and fellow Ridgefield Spudder Hailey McEllrath Hailey McEllrath 6'0" | MB Ridgefield | 2024 State WA , Andrew will lead her Athena 18 Gold team into the tournament with a well-coached, energetic, and hard-working approach to the game.

Andrew moved up just one spot, but it’s a big one, from #2 overall to #1. Lauren Dreves Lauren Dreves 6'1" | OH Columbia River | 2024 State #46 Nation WA is in the #2 spot, and the big-time outside hitter and SEC recruit would hold that position in a regular cycle. Andrew was named to the USA National team for her age group, then proceeded to win the Best Blocker Award at the 2023 U19 Pan American Cup while helping the USA team to the gold medal. She followed that up with an anticipated commitment to play at Stanford, one of the premier volleyball schools in the country. It was a special year for Andrew and she deservedly takes the top spot in the rankings.

The word was out that Andrew was working towards a commitment with the Cardinal, one of the premier academic and volleyball schools in the nation. Stanford was able to secure on of the best middles in the country with the 6’5″ standout, Andrew is continuing to train in the USA National Team gym with an eye on upcoming international competition.

Andrew was a 2022 JVA All-National Team selection for the class of 2024, and heads to the JVA World Challenge to lock up that honor again in 2023. The Ridgefield star is a high major prospect and was recently selected as one of 20 athletes training for the chance to represent USA Volleyball at the 2023 Girls U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup. Andrew will train with the team from April 30-May 6 at the Anaheim National Team Training Center. The imposing 6’5 middle is a smooth athlete who can attack all across the frontline, she has excellent overall skills for a young player with her length. Andrew is one of the top middles nationwide in the class of 2024 bar none.

Athena 17 Gold will be pushing hard to make an impact in the Open at the Red Rock Rave, high major prospect Andrew is a force Athena’s opponents will be hard-pressed to counter. She is a skilled player overall, able to attack from the pins and the middle or step in and accurately bump set a second ball. The 6’5 junior is an excellent server, and will willingly play gritty defense in the back row when she is at the service line.

Andrew, who is the younger sister of Natalie Andrew Natalie Andrew 5'11" | OH Ridgefield | 2023 State WA from the Athena 18-1 Gold team, is a powerhouse. Standing at a massive 6’5”, Andrew is an incredibly effective middle blocker. She has perfected her timing to the ball, and she uses her height and a fast arm swing to put the ball away consistently. Andrew’s skill earned her recognition on the 2022 Junior Volleyball Association’s (JVA) All-National team, which is made up of the top 84 indoor volleyball players across the country who competed for a JVA member club in the 15s-18s divisions.

The impressive middle blocker and possible pin hitter is the #2 overall ranked player in the state, and potentially a number one as we watch the rest of her high school career. Andrew is a top 10 high-major prospect, and her potential landing spots are perennial volleyball powers from around the country. It’s the superior length combined with great skill, work ethic, and feel for the game that sets her apart. There is still a big ceiling for her growth as a player overall.

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Andrew is nearly unstoppable at the net, her contact point and ability to hit over or off the top of the block is impressive. She was very solid in serve receive, that will be a facet of her game that continues to improve and opponents tested the rangy 6’5 athlete to see if she could hold up under serve pressure. If her ultimate position is in the middle, she has an awesome block and attacks explosively off one foot. If she can play all the way around though, what a weapon on the pin. Her versatility was on full display and Ridgefield found her in the pipe when they needed a big swing.

The Spudders roll into the state tournament as the #4 seed. Importantly this places them on the opposite side of the bracket of league rival Columbia River, as the two teams just played in the district final with Ridgefield snapping Columbia River’s 38-game win streak. In that five-set match, Andrew posted 26 kills and along with fellow middle Hailey, McEllrath combined for 13 blocks. When the team is clicking, the offense is among the best in the state at any level, and with her high contact point and accuracy, Andrew can terminate in any situation.

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