Pinkelman’s freshman season with Wynot set a high bar for the rest of her prep career. She logged nearly 200 kills in her debut season as Wynot marched to a Class D2 title. Pinkelman arguably saved her best for that high-stakes trip to Lincoln, where she hit about 0.300 in the state tournament. Her postseason play revealed how Pinkelman can oscillate from the middle to the right side, becoming a difficult matchup for any opposing blocker. She thrives off of two feet but can get the job done on either side of the setter. The Blue Devils have an underclassman centerpiece for their title defense this fall.

It’s only fitting that we wrap up with a state champion. Wynot’s march to the Class D2 title would not have been possible without Pinkelman, who scored on both sides of the setter with equal effectiveness. The Blue Devils fooled opposing blockers by allowing Pinkelman to switch up her routes in first-ball situations. She’s a true middle-opposite hybrid who can take over a match at any time. Her 187 kills a year ago just scratch the surface of how high Pinkelman can climb.