We’ve kept close tabs on Nebraska ONE 16 Titanium this spring, especially with the team aiming high at the Open level. This elite competition has allowed Weigel to maintain the personal growth that accelerated last fall. She stepped into Lincoln Southwest’s libero jersey as a sophomore and helped keep the Silver Hawk postseason streak alive. Weigel has now anchored the 16 Titanium defense during the team’s productive tournament outings, including a stint in 17 Open at the ASICS Presidents’ Day Classic. This libero is more than comfortable against more experienced foes.

Weigel holds the line for 16 Titanium’s elite ball control unit. Her rise in Nebraska’s 2028 hierarchy began last fall, as Weigel commanded the Lincoln Southwest defense en route to another state tournament appearance. This valuable experience primed Weigel to make further strides in the Nebraska ONE gym. Her consistent climb has continued in the Great Plains Region, but the stakes rise in Minneapolis.

Weigel had big shoes to fill at Lincoln Southwest’s libero position, and the prospect of facing Class A terminators can be daunting. But Weigel’s sophomore season proved her willingness to step up in the face of any challenge. She amassed four digs per set and took enormous burdens off her fellow passers along the end line. Weigel was also a savvy secondary setter in out-of-system situations, which can turn the tides in tense matches. Lincoln Southwest’s multi-year tournament streak has been anchored by players like Weigel who are willing to accelerate their development to help the cause.

We’ve grown accustomed to veteran-laden lineups at Lincoln Southwest, but Weigel defies the trend as the team’s defensive leader in the libero jersey. She had an exceptional 17-dig performance during LSW’s three-set gauntlet against Lincoln Northeast, finishing off a 3-0 record in pool play. Weigel also delivers the pinpoint passing needed to allow the up-tempo Silver Hawk offense to operate. This 2028 standout can handle the pressure of representing a Class A frontrunner.

Another dynamic sophomore defender has emerged in the Star City. Lincoln Southwest needed a new lockdown libero this fall, and Weigel has filled that void from the underclassman ranks. She has soared past three digs per set in her first extended varsity action. It’s a big step up with one of Nebraska’s emerging high school powerhouses, but Weigel’s high-level experience with Nebraska ONE has prepared her for this stage.