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How a Wisconsin volleyball recruit dominated for Team USA at international tourney

Dennis Punzel | BadgerExtra.com
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024 Updated Dec 26, 2024

Audrey Flanagan and Halle Thompson had been told how playing for USA Volleyball would be different from anything they had experienced in their young careers.

Volleyball recruit Audrey Flanagan, Halle Thompson — Wisconsin volleyball recruits Halle Thompson, left, and Audrey Flanagan pose for a photo while competing for Team USA at the 2024 NORCECA Continental Championship in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
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Photos: Wisconsin volleyball spring game vs University of Illinois Chicago

04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 20.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) spikes the ball during the second set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 1.JPG — Wisconsin's Julia Orzol high-fives fans before the match.
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 2.JPG — Wisconsin's Anna Smrek goes for the spike during the first set.
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 3.JPG — “It was one of the best experiences of my volleyball career," Wisconsin setter Carly Anderson said of the atmosphere Friday night at the UW Field House.
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 4.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Devyn Robinson (10) celebrates during the second set of the spring match at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 5.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Julia Orzol (22) tips the ball during the second set of the spring match at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 6.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) celebrates with Julia Orzol (22) and Gulce Guctekin (21) during the second set of the spring match at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 7.JPG — Fans arrive to the UW Field House for the Badger volleyball spring match against University of Illinois at the in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 8.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Devyn Robinson (10), Saige Damrow (3) and Carter Booth (52) dance behind a teammate’s interview before the spring match at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 9.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers setter Carly Anderson (4) sets teh ball during the third set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 10.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Devyn Robinson (10) bumps the ball during the third set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 11.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Sarah Franklin (13) approaches the ball during the third set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 12.JPG — The Wisconsin Badgers huddle together during the third set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 13.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Devyn Robinson (10) runs off the court after defeating the University of Illinois Chicago in a spring match at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 14.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Gulce Guctekin (21), Julia Orzol (22) and Anna Smrek (14) run off the court after defeating the University of Illinois Chicago in a spring match at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 15.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Julia Orzol (22) bumps the ball during the first set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 16.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers setter Carly Anderson (4) celebrates with teammates during the first set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 17.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Julia Orzol (22) tips the ball during the first set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 18.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Carter Booth (52) celebrates during the first set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 19.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers Saige Damrow dances (3) during the second set against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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04192024 badger spring volleyball SKM 21.JPG — Wisconsin Badgers head coach Kelly Sheffield applauds to the fans after the match against the University of Illinois Chicago at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis., Friday, April 19, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
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2025 Wisconsin volleyball recruit Madison Quest in a state semifinal

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