Otte’s biggest strength is her willingness to swing in any gap imaginable. Opposing teams have trouble tracking Otte when she’s allowed to dictate her routes in first-ball situations. Her “back quick” is particularly lethal and has given Iowa Premier 16-1 some excellent variety in three-hitter lineups. Iowa City West took full advantage of Otte’s snappy right arm last fall, yielding over 200 kills on a team-best 0.329 hitting clip. She has been similarly efficient on the club side and soared again during last weekend’s championship run.

Otte has been one of the state’s biggest risers during the last year. She broke out as a freshman at Williamsburg in 2024, shined in the middle of the net for United’s top club team in her age group and then helped Iowa City West return to the state tournament last fall for the first time since 2016. This club season, she’s lining up with the state’s top 16U squad in Iowa Premier, which will be at Triple Crown this weekend. The high-level of competition will only make Otte that much more attractive to college coaches. Early-season highlights reveal that she’s continued her ascent as a volleyball prospect. Power and precision stand out as key assets for Otte, a two-way presence in the middle. A heavy swing puts the ball down with authority. Timing, long arms and leaping ability lead to an intimidating block.

Otte moved from Williamsburg to Iowa City West after her freshman season and shined with the jump up in classification. She played a major role in helping the Trojans to the state tournament by solidifying the middle of the net. Otte improved her overall skills and feel for the game. It helped her become more aggressive as a two-way performer. Increased explosion off the court aided her attack, allowing for fast and powerful swings that put the defense on its heels. With better timing, Otte makes it difficult for the opponent to attack her area by throwing up an effective block. Even with the advancements, it still feels like Otte has plenty more room for more growth. She finished her sophomore campaign with 209 kills (.329) and 59 blocks, and her 89 digs illustrated strides made as an overall volleyball player.