Leah Janulewicz Leah Janulewicz 5'9" | DS/L Waukee Northwest | 2027 State IA is quite the performer and has definitely been one of my favorites to watch throughout the years. The Drake commit is a jack of all trades and has shown just how versatile she actually is. She finished out the state tournament with 34 kills, 9 assists, 3 aces, and 32 digs. She finished her season with 186 kills, 30 blocks, 256 digs, 59 assists, and 48 aces. I have a feeling this future bulldog is going to do some amazing things next year.

“If we could shout out a player from another team, it would probably have to be Leah Janulewicz Leah Janulewicz 5'9" | DS/L Waukee Northwest | 2027 State IA from Waukee Northwest. That kid is just an all-around rockstar, especially when it comes to her serve receive and defense.”

Janulewicz has skyrocketed up the rankings during the last year. The Waukee Northwest senior rose from 39 to 14 in the last update. Now, she’s up to No. 7 in Iowa’s ’29 class. Part of the rise can be attributed to her amazing versatility. Committed to Drake as a back-rower, Janulewicz shined as a first-time, six-rotation outside hitter for a Wolves’ team that won the Class 5A state title last season. She ranked third on the squad in kills and second in digs. There were 34.0 blocks for good measure. Janulewicz wore the jersey for a PowerPlex team that qualified in the open division at USAV Nationals in Indianapolis this summer. Northwest is the heavy favorite to win back-to-back titles and the third championship in four years with Janulewicz playing a starring role again.