With the 2022 version of MEQ in the books, we take a look back at some of the talented players who caught our attention during the three days of action in Indy. These are players we noticed and who were playing well while we were observing them. We put a heavy, heavy focus on the younger groups in 15-17 Open, though a few might be mentioned from 18 Open. Below are the liberos who impressed us.
15 OPEN
Callie Krueger, Libero, Austin Skyline 15 Royal – Krueger is a gamer and a lights-out passer. Teams won’t challenge her in serve receive and she keeps her share of rallies going with her hustle. She’s part of the reason Austin Skyline has its Open bid already.
Ava Young, Libero, 1st Alliance 15 Gold – It looks like it’s hard to rattle Young. She’s so calm and collected! She’s part of a strong passing group and her ball skills are on point.
Hadley Porter, Libero, Dynasty 15 Black – If you think you can get to Porter, it’s wise to think again. She’s a rock in the back row and makes it look effortless at times.
MyliBlue Anderson, Libero, Skyline 15 Royal – A steady passer in serve receive, opponents were reluctant to go at her. She was also making plays and keeping rallies alive.
16 OPEN
Alice Volpe, Libero, HJV 16 Elite – It’s wise to keep the ball away from Volpe. She’ll make the play if it’s there with steady consistency.
Zoe Cooper, Libero, Union 16 UA – Union produces some of the best ball control and defensive teams in the nation year in and year out. On this squad it’s Cooper carrying the tradition of strong liberos. She’s rarely out of position and just as rarely misses her mark.
Elizabeth Tabeling, Libero, NKYVC 16 Tsunami – Tabeling fits the mold of some of the typical liberos NKYVC has cranked out. She covers the court well. She passes dimes. Just steady with what she does.
Mya Bolton, Libero, KC Power 16-1 – Bolton is unflappable. She’s talkative on the court and always communicating. Her passing is consistent. And she can pass half the court in serve receive.
Ryan McAleer, Libero, Dynasty 16 Black – There’s really not a weakness on Dynasty, with McAleer aptly handling the libero duties. She has range and great ball skills.
Samantha Falk, Libero, 1st Alliance 16 Gold – What we saw of Falk she looked her best in the semis against KC Power. She was getting everything up and covering the touch blocks very well.
Alleigh Dutton, Libero, Circle City 16 Purple – We like the range Dutton plays with. She can make up ground with her quickness and is consistent with her passing.
17 OPEN
Sydney Breissinger, Libero, Elevation 17 Goller – Breissinger – committed to Creighton – owns the back row for Elevation. She passes and defends with ease!
Laney Choboy, Libero, Academy 17 Diamond – A total top-notch libero. Choboy – who is committed to Minnesota – brings a next-level athleticism to the position. She absolutely flies around the court and is always willing to sacrifice her body to extend rallies. She’s an absolute joy to watch!
Zoe Winford, Libero, TAV 17 Black – Winford switched off at libero throughout the weekend but arguably turned in her best performance in the final against TAV. She was a wall in the back row, picking off some huge swings from Circle City’s powerful outsides.
McKenna Gildon, Libero, TAV 17 Black – Gildon took turns between libero and DS throughout the weekend. She definitely had her moments and was playing particularly well on Day 2 when we saw her.
Alayna Pearson, Libero, KC Power 17-1 – This Texas AM recruit can get around the court in a hurry. She makes up ground quick and covers well. She was one of the more exciting liberos to watch!
18 OPEN
Emma Farrell, libero, A5 Mizuno 18-Marc: Farrell has been one of the top liberos in her class since her younger days in club. She’s committed to Wake Forest where she’s sure to continue to star.
Saige Damrow, libero, FC Elite 18 Elite – Long one of the top liberos in the Class of 2023, Damrow is on her way to defending national champion Wisconsin. Nothing gets by this junior on her watch.
Samiha Foster, Libero, Metro 18 Travel – This smooth libero always seems to get her platform on the ball. She’s headed to West Virginia.
