Michaela Ponder-Retzlaff
Michaela Ponder-Retzlaff
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Michelle Bamford | Prep Dig Scout
Michaela Ponder-Retzlaff Named a Top Performer at the PrepDig Nevada Stock Up Showcase
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Read EvaluationKantessa Bryant-Miller | Prep Dig Scout
Michaela has been a sight to see over the last year. I saw her during club season last year, and she has continued to hone her skills, playing better than ever each time I see her in action. She can play all six rotations effectively, which is nearly a standard for today’s game and puts her ahead of the average player. She is incredibly versatile and can adapt to any position on the front row, whether playing pin or occasionally middle. No doubt, she has a bright future in high-level volleyball. –Kantessa Bryant-Miller @lasvegasvbanalyst @prepdignv
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Read EvaluationMichelle Bamford | Prep Dig Scout
Michaela, a volleyball enthusiast since the age of seven, earned her place on the All-Showcase team thanks to her exceptional versatility and commanding presence on the court. While she’s a valuable utility player, Michaela’s true passion lies in playing as an outside hitter, where her powerful arm and deep corner swings are standout assets. Consistent and reliable, she’s always ready to attack from both the front and back rows, infusing her team with energy and delivering solid passing skills. Michaela’s love for Hawaiian chips adds a fun and quirky dimension to her personality, making her a joy to be around both on and off the court. – Michelle Bamford @ PrepDig
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Read EvaluationKantessa Bryant-Miller | Prep Dig Scout
Michaela is set to become a significant threat on the front row next season, thanks to her powerful deep cross court kills and defense-first mentality. Playing primarily as an opposite hitter, she has ample opportunity to showcase her offensive prowess through her attacking skills and her defensive capabilities with strong blocks. As an incoming freshman, Michaela’s talents are bound to attract considerable attention, and she is likely to be a top-ranked player in Nevada in the next year or two.
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