Tempo will be sending their teams out of Waterloo where the 16s could be a dangerous squad coming into the weekend for the Badger Region Qualifier.  Lilli Lauersdorf Lilli Lauersdorf 5'9" | OH/DS/L Waterloo | 2029 WI is a Class of 2029 outside hitter who can change the game, she has an active arm where she can go tool the block, go hard cross, high line, she has a variety of ways she can score.  She also has a nasty serve that can put points on the board as well. This will be an interesting matchup for teams this upcoming weekend.  Sneaky good is a good way to describe this team. 

Tempo 16 Royal was a highly talented squad out of the Waterloo area with one of the top attackers from the Class of 2029 on the roster.  Lilli Lauersdorf Lilli Lauersdorf 5'9" | OH/DS/L Waterloo | 2029 WI brings a big arm to the court where she is a lethal scorer from the outside and the backrow.  She also has a top spin jump serve that can score plenty of points as well.  Tempo 16 Royal had quite a battle with Flight 16 Black in the semifinals with Flight winning, but Tempo made a statement that they will be ones to watch this season with some 2029s playing up at the 16s level. Many of the athletes on this squad will look to advance one more stage in the post season for Waterloo in 2026 which would land them in the state tournament. 

Lilli is an impact player in every sense of the word. She is a high-flying pin who can terminate in the front and back row. Her passing also sets her apart from many of the pins in this class. She passes with a high efficiency and is scrappy on defense. Lilli was named to Division 4 1st Team All-State.

Lilli was another key piece for Waterloo. She is a six-rotation athlete who adds value on nearly every play. Lilli had 394 kills, 226 digs, and 63 aces in her freshman season. Her court awareness is next-level, and she plays hungry when she is on the court. No matter what rotation she is in, she is calling for hits and can manufacture points in the front and back row. Lilli is a 1st Team All-State Honoree for her performance this past season.

The Waterloo Pirates are back to making some waves. With a 21-9 record, they have a two seed on their side of the section large in part to the performance of freshman Lilli Lauersdorf Lilli Lauersdorf 5'9" | OH/DS/L Waterloo | 2029 WI .  She is averaging nearly four kills per set. Her physicality and athleticism is just different where she just puts a hurt on the ball. 

This girl is only a 2029! It is truly amazing the level of her skill given her age. Playing middle this past weekend, Lauersdorf was a monster attacker that showcased her fast, heavy swing and her quick footwork. Not only was she a beast on the offensive end, but also on defense. Lauersdorf read the opposing teams setter well, moved quickly, and put up some big blocks.