10 Madison-area high school girls volleyball players to know this fall | High School Volleyball

At least one local school has qualified for the WIAA state competition in the last 15 years, with 10 schools winning their respective tickets. Top players continue to make inroads into the region, and the 2022 season will be no exception.

Here are 10 players you should know.

Things to know: Schmotzer, who has contributed heavily to the Crusaders over the past two seasons, is expected to step up this fall. All-Badgers in the second team. His conference pick is more than capable after his third-best at Edgewood last year, with 152 kills and . Last season, Schmotzer excelled on defense, recording his team-high 105 blocks, including 27 solo his staff. St. Her Thomas (Minnesota) Verbal Commitment According to coach Eliza Johnson, she has very good hands and knows how to crochet.

Citable: “Addie has worked incredibly hard in the offseason to improve his strength and arm speed,” Johnson said. “She’s an incredible blocker and her teammate, and we expect her to be a great leader on the team this season.”

Things to know: Last year, coach Tommy Moriarty, a first-team All-Rock Valley Conference and second-team WVCA Division 2 All-State pick, turned to Krul to help the Spartans try to stay on top of the league. increase. Bowling Green’s commit was third in last year’s Spartans with 305 kills, but led in kill percentage (.462) and hit percentage (.364). Krul, who reportedly graduated early to play for the Falcons, led the team with 123 blocks and added 62 aces. She intends to round out her career with her fourth straight state appearance.

Citable: “Gwen has been an integral part of McFarland’s success over the past three seasons, and her role has expanded each year.” , became one of last year’s go-to hitters as a junior.”

Things to know: A first-team All-League and honorable mention to last season’s WVCA Division 1 All-State Pick, LaScala was pivotal in returning the Cardinals to the top of the Big Eight Conference last season. The 5-11 outside hitter delivered Middleton’s offensive offense with a team-best 466 kills and a team-best .388 hit percentage. UW-Milwaukee’s verbal commitment also saw him finish second on the team with 333 digs and 47 aces.

Citable: “Jordan has stood out on our team since she was a freshman and has grown to become a leader in our program. ’ said coach Madeleine Vogel.

Things to know: Partborn’s verbal commitment to Toledo was just as important in leading Middleton to their first league championship since 2017. It was behind LaScala in kills (288) with a .497 kill rate. Sierra’s father, Jason Partborn, is the head coach of the Cardinals football team.

Citable: “Sierra is a remarkable player offensively and defensively. She is a versatile hitter and can dominate across the net. , is clear to anyone watching her play,” Vogel said.

Position: middle blocker, outside hitter

Things to know: Sophomore Tautrice was integral to the success of the Silver Eagles. 2nd Team All-Badgers He’s EastHis conference selection leads Monona Grove with 259 kills he leads with .417 kill percentage and . . The 5-11 right-hander has 103 digs and he has 40 aces as he leads the Silver Eagles with 70 blocks, giving first-year coach Amy Hillery a deadly offensive he weapon.

Citable: “We expect Brooklyn to contribute significantly to the team and move into a leadership role this year,” Hillery said.

position: opposition batter

Things to know: Burnett was a big reason the Panthers produced their first double-digit winning season in three years last fall. 349 kills with 147 kills and leading the Panthers in his percentage, all batters earned his West Conference recognition. Burnett, who can complete a 500-piece puzzle in hours, performed his second best on the team with his 62 blocks, including 42 solos, according to coach Jen Guruluk. rice field. It has attracted the attention of some NCAA Division I schools, including Jacksonville University, Seattle University, Rhode Island University, St. Peter’s University, and Rice University.

Citable: “Koko is a great athlete with many skills, but what sets her apart is her strength and drive to improve,” Gurulke said. She has an excellent knowledge of the game and her openness to keep learning and growing makes her a pleasure to be a part of.”

Things to know: Hartwig played a key role in the Eagles’ offense last season, but has only gained momentum after the departure of Illinois State commit Aida Sheidwald. First-team All-Star in his Badger West Conference and honorable mention WVCA Division 2 All-State selection he added 196 kills and led the Eagles with a . A middle blocker with a 6-1 record, he was the team’s most blocker with 103 blocks and was the only Century Salk to break his mark.

Citable: “Maggie is not only an incredibly strong middle hitter, but he is also a hugely positive force for the Eagles team in 2022,” said coach Amy Schlimgen. “She will be playing college basketball, but there is no question that she is one of the best middle hitters in the state. It surprises us all.”

Things to know: With much of the offensive arsenal graduated, McIntosh is back to anchor the Wildcats. Middle Tennessee’s verbal commitment enters its third year as the team’s starting setter after last fall’s Honorable Mention All-Big Eights campaign. He recorded assists, averaging 9.5 assists per set. She also added 206 digs, 76 kills, 44 aces and 34 blocks.

Citable: “She has a great on-court awareness and is the true definition of a team player,” said coach Jillian Bauer.

Things to know: Grigg appeared in the Warriors’ starting lineup last season and quickly established himself as the team’s top attacker. A 5-8 outside hitter, he led the team in 297 kills and . She also recorded a team-leading 71 aces, 52 blocks and 310 digs, and according to her coach, her best friend, teammate Allie, was the deadliest player in the world. Formed her 1 vs 2 punch.

Citable: “Summer is one of the most consistent players in terms of passing ability, strong defensive ability, (various) offensive shots, and quick arm swings,” Denkert said.

Things to know: Surrey had a breakout season last season leading the Warriors to another conference championship. The 5-11 outside hitter finished in the top four in four statistical categories last season, including 274 kills and . All-Badgers his East his conference first team selection also stars on the Warriors’ track team. She qualified for her WIAA Division 1 State Athletics competition in shot put, and her twin sister Kayla qualified in her 100 meter hurdles and high jump.

Citable: “She has big arms and improved her passing and defense a lot in the offseason,” Denkert said. “She’s a big block for all right wing hitters.”

Editor’s Note: The schools included in the Madison area are Madison Memorial, Middleton, Verona, Madison La Follette, Sun Prairie East, Sun Prairie West, Madison West, Madison East, DeForest, Waunakee, Mount Horeb, Stoughton, Monona Grove, It’s Oregon. , Madison Edgewood, McFarland, Abundant Life, Madison Country Day, St. Ambrose, Lodi, Sauk Prairie.