Mariska is a very well rounded player who hits for power, plays good defense, is a fantastic server and even has soft hands when forced to set an out of system ball. She’s the ultimate swiss-army knife, can do it all, and was exceptional this weekend at NEQ with some of the best serving I saw all weekend.

84 to 72. Mariska was one of the key offensive performers in the almost undefeated season by Howard. She hit left side for them, finishing third on the team in kills. Their only loss came against Wootton in the semi-finals of the Class 4 Maryland state championship. For Howard Mariska did not get a lot of back row opportunities.

For club she plays for Maryland Jrs 16 Black. They will be one of the teams competing in the National Harbor tournament. Hopefully she will get an opportunity to exhibit her back row skills.

Mariska debuts at number 84. While she initially was listed as a middle, her ability to hit right side as well gives her some versatility. Her right side hitting proved instrumental in Maryland Jrs 17th place finish at Junior Nationals. Overall, they finished 7-3, winning the bronze bracket to finish off the tournament. While their 17th place finish may seem disappointing, they won 70 percent of their games against good competition.

For Howard Mariska hits outside. She finished second on her team in kills and third in blocks. Many of her teammates at Maryland Jrs. play for Howard. They will be one of the Maryland high schools competing for the state title, especially if you can carry a go to person like Mariska who can put the ball away from the left side or right side.

Mariska (photo above) impressed with her ability to hit right side. She is part of that talented Maryland Jrs 15 team that finished in 17th place in the American Division at Junior Nationals. At 5’11” she has good height for a class of 2027. With just a couple more inches of growth she could become an impact player at the pins.

As a frosh last year Mariska finished second on her team in kills and third in blocks. They lost in the finals of the Regionals, falling just short of making states. A player to watch in the high school ranks.