Having Angel Wilson and Grace Wallace playing together at Walton Verona seems to have made a big difference. The Bearcats are off to their best start in years 9-2.

Having Angel Wilson and Grace Wallace playing together at Walton Verona seems to have made a big difference. The Bearcats are off to their best start in years 9-2.

Wallace moving to Walton was a godsend for both her and the program. Angel Wilson is a very skilled JR Middle.

Regarding Cooper, Rebecca Ruppel (#11) should also be noted as an aggressive attacker and solid defender.

Wallace moving to Walton was a godsend for both her and the program. Angel Wilson is a very skilled JR Middle.

 

I heard she was quitting volleyball because she was having back surgery. I guess she lied and decided to transfer.

Kids transfer for a lot of different reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with volleyball. I know Grace had a bunch of issues this past club season with her back and was out for quite a while. IMO WV is a good place for her. She probably wouldn't of seen a lot of playing time at Ryle anyway.

I agree Rebecca is a very good player. I have enjoyed watching her for many years.

Borders is the most underrated player in the region. She is amazing.

 

For Conner - Helinski & Atwood were stand outs this weekend.

 

Cooper - Giillispie is a dynamic Libero. Smith is dominant.

 

Ryle - Bush & Stinson

 

It's one of the toughest districts.

 

On Wallace - I believe she had some treatments that helped her back which has allowed her to play.

I can see that. It's hard to have Rachel McDonald be doing so well without her.

 

Gotta take care of her cousin.

I can see that. It's hard to have Rachel McDonald be doing so well without her.

Cousins aren't they ?

Regarding Cooper, Rebecca Ruppel (#11) should also be noted as an aggressive attacker and solid defender.

 

For my money, she works harder, more of a team player and seems to be a best player on the team, in my opinion. For whatever reason, Becca does not get as much hype as the other girl. I am not volleyball expert, but this is the way it appears to me.

Kids transfer for a lot of different reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with volleyball. I know Grace had a bunch of issues this past club season with her back and was out for quite a while. IMO WV is a good place for her. She probably wouldn't of seen a lot of playing time at Ryle anyway.

 

Ryle had a record turnout for tryouts, so you are probably correct about playing time. I also know her dad moved into WV's district last year and I believe she moved in with him, making the transfer even more about geography than anything else. Grace had major back problems last club season, but battled through them all the way to Nationals in Orlando. Hopefully she will not need surgery, because I'd hate to see any kid that young go through that. She was the MVP of the freshman team and I believe did fairly well on the JV team last season, so the kid is not without talent.

For my money, she works harder, more of a team player and seems to be a best player on the team, in my opinion. For whatever reason, Becca does not get as much hype as the other girl. I am not volleyball expert, but this is the way it appears to me.

I believe the praise the other girl gets is well founded. As far as comparing the two, I am positive that Rebecca plays backrow better. Front row I will give to player B, as she has a much higher VIQ and skill set when it comes to shots and shot selection. Both are good players, and depending on a teams needs, one is a better choice then the other, though I can't imagine any scenario where you wouldn't play them both.

Rupple looked very good tonight. She has good court sense & makes smart plays. From what I saw, she is playing even better than club season & last high school season.

Smith is by far one of the top hitters in the region. Gillispie makes spectacular plays on defense.

Conner's Taylor Koors should be added to the list. At 6' 2", she is a very effective blocker for the Cougars.

I can see that. It's hard to have Rachel McDonald be doing so well without her.

 

That's really a fun duo to watch.