The Show Me Qualifier proved to be one of the best ones we’ve been at yet. vballrecruiter.com spent time throughout the three days watching and observing as many teams and players as we possibly could. Below are the right sides who caught our attention the most.
15 OPEN
Mesaiya Bettis, Northern Lights 15-1 – Bettis is still raw and that’s scary! This 6-0 four-star recruit touches 10-1 and has incredible upside. Add she grows and adds some muscle she’s going to be a very difficult cover on the right side.
Carly Gilk, Synergy 15-1 – College coaches are already talking about Gilk! She’s a 6-2 four-star recruit who already has physicality to her game. She plays all the way around and is even part of serve receive for Synergy.
Gabby Orlet, HPSTL 15 Royal – It was a great weekend for HPSTL, which earned its Open bid despite having some key injuries. Helping make up the slack was this 5-10 lefty. She hits a heavy ball and allowed HPSTL to balance out its attack.
Ava Wilson, Tulsa Power 15-1 – We didn’t see a whole lot of Wilson and her smooth swing. But what we did see it looks like this lefty has potential to make noise in the future!
Ashlyn Paymal, NE Elite 15 Matrix – This 6-3 three-star recruit certainly impressed! She was unstoppable at times and a key part of the NE Elite attack. They line her up all across the front row, allowing her to hit from the left, middle and right side and she has all the shots.
16 OPEN
Alexis Maesch, Circle City 16 Purple – A 5-11 lefty, Maesch can get after it at times and smack down some impressive winners. She’s a three-star recruit.
Kananihokuao “Nele” Misipeka, Pohaku 16-1 – Misipeka is incredibly fun to watch! This three-star recruit makes things look easy on the court. She’s really physical and though she’s undersized is a strong blocker with great timing.
Jillian Huckabey, KC Power 16-1 – Huckabey impresses with her pure arm swing and ability to launch balls. She’s a 5-11 three-star recruit with potential to move up the rankings.
Abigail Mullen, Dynasty 16 Black – Mullen is special! It’s that simple with her. She has an unassuming way about her. That’s okay because her game does all the talking. She’s a 6-3 five-star recruit playing up an age group. She has a heavy arm and pounds balls. She’s also a menacing blocker on the right.
17 OPEN
Lauryn Bowie, Mintonette Sports m.71 – A three-star recruit headed to Virginia, Bowie is 6-2 and touches 9-11. She’s as physical as they come on the right side. She’s capable of coming up with some resounding stuff blocks that are something to see!
Elizabeth Goodenow, MAVS KC 17-1 – We’ve written about Goodenow – a three-star recruit – before. She’s committed to Yale and has the potential to do special things in the Ivy League. She’s a 6-0 lefty with a powerful arm and ability to take over matches at times.
Gabriella Placide, Co Jrs 17 Kevin – Placide is 6-2, touches 10-5 and is committed to Northern Colorado. She can liven up the Co Jrs attack in a hurry. She delivers some eye-opening kills at times!
Claire Morrissey, Rockwood Thunder 17 Elite – This 5-11 right side is playing up a year and has potential to make waves as she continues on. She plays all the way around, hits a pretty heavy ball and is active in the back row.
Avery Van Hook, S/RS, Iowa Rockets 17 – A 5-11 lefty, Van Hook is fun to watch as she plays with lots of energy and passion. She’s strong as both a setter and a hitter and Iowa Rockets wouldn’t be the same without her. She’s committed to South Dakota.
Sydney Schnichels, MN Select 17-1 – Schnichels – a 6-4 four-star recruit committed to Minnesota – shined throughout the weekend. She’s plays all the way around and even passes in serve receive. She has an easy swing that generates plenty of pace and with her length can go over blocks effortlessly.
Grace Heaney, Premier Nebraska 17 Gold – Heaney is 6-2 but seems to play even longer than that! She’s a five-star recruit committed to Purdue who touches 10-2. She rips from the right side with a fluid swing.
