We’re about to go on a run of small-town stars for this one, so get ready. Zwingman leads us off after averaging nearly five digs per set during Elgin Public/Pope John’s 11-9 start. The Wolfpack have grown accustomed to this sophomore’s defensive excellence after Zwingman made an immediate impact with last year’s group. She makes the kind of quick, decisive reads you wouldn’t expect from a second-year prep athlete, and the big numbers are rolling in.

Elgin Public-Pope John is not far removed from its 2023 semifinal appearance, and Zwingman’s emergence can help get the Wolfpack back to that peak. She’s off to a great start with 4.5 digs per set during EPPJ’s 21-11 season. Like any great libero, Zwingman took heavy burdens off teammates and allowed attackers to focus on their termination duties. Her willingness to pass large areas of the court will be a foundation for future Wolfpack success.