Ellie Johnson
Ellie Johnson
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Jesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
From Kinley: “Ellie is a significant player on our team. She goes from dominating in the back row to being unstoppable in the front row. She can be put anywhere and will do her role greatly. Along with her skills, Ellie brings great leadership and knowledge to the game.”
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Johnson is a scorer from the pin, she has a knack for finding open spots deep in the court and smacking high hands to score off the block. Oly Reign 16 Gold have her playing as a six-rotation outside, and Johnson displays a consistent, skilled all around game. The Olympia High school sophomore has a quick rise off the ground, she is able to use her athleticism to compete with taller players. Johnson and Oly Reign 16 Gold come into Emerald City seeded # 4 in the 16 Open Division.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
Finding multiple , consistent defenders and passers is critical when you have one of the top outsides in the state and a setter who can get them the ball already in place. Johnson is a 2026 prospect who has the ability to play on the outside, and the versatility to play the libero role- and that allowed the Bears to have both senior Ava Hoy Ava Hoy 5'1" | DS/L Olympia | 2024 State WA and Johnson on the backline together. Johnson was solid in serve receive and in the middle back, keeping Hannah Byers Hannah Byers 6'2" | OH Olympia | 2024 State #151 Nation WA and Kate Herrick Kate Herrick 5'8" | S Olympia | 2024 State WA in system when the offense needed to deliver.
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Read EvaluationJesse Etter | Prep Dig Scout
The steady and consistent Johnson has been racking up points for her Oly Reign 15 team this season. They will be battling in the tough 15 USA Division this week and will need Johnson’s low error, and accurate swings to score against high-quality opponents. Her accurate passing and tough defense in the middle back help set up the Oly Reign offense, she focuses on keeping her first ball contacts at just the right temp for her setter. Look for Johnson to take advantage of teams that don’t block the line, she has the confidence to take the tough swing.
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