Lickteig has gotten some varsity action in her second season of high school volleyball, primarily filling a role as a defensive specialist. She has made the most of those opportunities, totaling 22 digs while showing she can be a reliable option in the back row. She has also proven to be a weapon behind the service line, ranking among the team leaders with six aces early in the season. Her ability to contribute defensively while putting pressure on opponents from the service line gives her value in a specialized role. As she continues to gain varsity experience, she could carve out an even bigger role for herself as the season progresses.

I thought Lickteig was one of the more consistent setters throughout the day. Her location was solid, and it wasn’t often that I saw a ball too tight to the net or pushed too wide for her attackers to get a good swing on. She consistently gave her hitters a hittable ball and allowed them to stay aggressive offensively. Her tempo with the middles also stood out, as she delivered the ball with good speed and gave them opportunities to get up quickly and attack before the defense could fully react. Overall, Lickteig showed good command and consistency running the offense.

The Dynasty setters strike again. This club has flexed its 15s depth lately, and Lickteig has engineered 15 Blue’s growth through the qualifier gauntlet. This dynamic setter-opposite lifted 15 Blue to Show Me’s 15 Liberty championship match, allowing Lickteig’s quickness and finesse to shine. She hustles to get her feet to the ball and makes the most of passes drifting off the net. 15 Blue hasn’t been afraid to force its middles in tight situations, and this risk-taking mentality yielded a GJNC bid on home turf.