High School Volleyball Standout Enselman’s Remarkable 1,000-Assist Achievement

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Over the weekend, Marist’s volleyball player, Haven Enselman, achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 1,000 career assists. This accomplishment is impressive for a setter who is only six matches into her sophomore year. Enselman expressed her excitement about this achievement, stating, “It’s definitely a big accomplishment.” She added that reaching 1,000 assists has been a dream, but now she aims for 2,000 or even 3,000 in her high school career.

By the weekend’s end, Enselman’s assist count was 1,034. Her performance included 25 assists, eight digs, and four kills as Marist triumphed over Lockport with scores of 25-8 and 25-11 during the 32-team Mizuno Crimson Classic. This event was hosted by Plainfield North at the Great Lakes Volleyball Center in Aurora.

Other Marist players made notable contributions. Michigan recruit Maggie Kurpeikis and Western Michigan commit Taylor Berg both added eight kills each. These two were named co-MVPs of the tournament and joined Enselman on the all-tournament team.

The Lockport team, led by Natalie Bochantin with seven assists, reached the finals after a semifinal victory against Benet. Bochantin, along with teammates Hutsyn Timosciek and Kyla Mitchell, also made it to the all-tournament team.

Enselman’s rapid approach to 1,000 assists almost went unnoticed, without any formal celebration. Marist coach Jordan Vidovic expressed his amazement at how quickly she reached this milestone. Vidovic praised Enselman’s ability to run a quick offense, highlighting her skill in delivering the ball to hitters quickly and efficiently on the court.

Berg acknowledged Enselman’s importance to the team, crediting her efforts for their success. She emphasized Enselman’s role in maintaining the team’s tempo and energy.

Looking ahead, Enselman has a long way to go if she plans to break current records. The Illinois High School Association record for career assists stands at 3,659, held by Sandburg’s Sarah Kwasigroch from 2001 to 2004. Marist’s program record is 3,075 assists, set by Molly Murrihy between 2015 and 2017. Enselman finished her freshman year with 938 assists, and if she continues at this pace, she could conclude her high school career with approximately 3,752 assists.

For now, Vidovic continues to push Enselman in practice, setting high standards for her development. He indicated that he is not taking it easy on her, challenging her to improve continuously.

Enselman embraced Vidovic’s approach, stating, “It just makes me better.” She acknowledged the positive impact of his challenges on her growth as a player, teammate, and individual.

Besides her high school pursuits, Enselman looks up to Nebraska’s Bergen Reilly, a three-time All-American recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Enselman aspires to emulate Reilly’s skill in making the game appear effortless.