Waters was an important piece of the Clear Creek Amana puzzle in 2025. The sophomore middle hitter’s 108 sets played represented the second most on the team behind the regular starters. In that time, she proved efficient in contributing 44 kills (.345) and 25.0 blocks. Waters should be asked to take on a bigger role in the fall following production lost to graduation. After taking a significant step forward as a prep and with how well she’s performing this club campaign, Waters appears up for the challenge. She displayed that ability during the Windy City National Qualifier over Easter weekend in Chicago. A legit 6-foot-3, long arms and leaping ability have her playing taller than that. Waters is agile and athletic, moving well laterally, and getting off the court quickly. Defense is ahead of offense right now, but the attack is improving. More power will arrive with more strength. She already reads the block and second level of the defense well.

The volleyball train in Tiffin should continue on the right track with the likes of Wauters and other talented young student-athletes in the program. Wauters impressed me with her athleticism and agility when watching her at the 2025 Windy City National Qualifier. Her set of skills plays well in the middle or at the pins. Her vertical leap and long arms help her generate power in her swing. They also aid Wauters when she’s defending at the net. Her versatility should help her challenge for a spot in the Clipper rotation this fall.