Osterkamp moved up 14 spots, having turned into the dynamic setter one expects from Notre Dame quarterbacks. She executes the offense at a high level and sets up hitters at their peaks so they can smack balls down. Osterkamp makes great adjustments to her hitters. Osterkamp also uses a great platform to make solid passes.

The Notre Dame staff likes to ride hot hands and Osterkamp had more than her share of those moments at the setter spot throughout the season. She reads defenses well and makes solid decisions. Osterkamp performs a number of sets well. She also moves her feet on defense then makes precise passes. Osterkamp had 455 assists and 222 digs helping Notre Dame go 32-8 and finish state runner-up.

The lights did not turn out to be too bright for Osterkamp in her first appearance at the state tournament. She went out and performed as well as she has all season. She involved a number of hitters with various sets per usual and hustled hard after balls. Osterkamp said it’s important not to go into games like that nervous, instead treating it like a normal game. She added the teammates that have experienced the state tournament help her feel comfortable on the court.

Osterkamp continues to find ways to better balls in Notre Dame’s fast-paced attack. She delivers balls to teammates crisply in a number of ways including back sets. Osterkamp also delivered some tough serves in the Notre Dame win. Osterkamp said she feels the competition in both club and high school helps her improve a lot.

Similar to many of her teammates, Osterkamp’s experience playing for a high-level club team has helped her transition to the varsity level well. She reads defenses and tries to make solid sets to the deeply talented Panda hitters. Osterkamp does what she can when Notre Dame is out of system to help the hitters take quality swings.

Osterkamp steps in wherever needed and makes things happen. Osterkamp makes a sound pass on one play then a timely set on the next play. She has a good nose for the ball and starts up the offensive rhythm.