Player Analysis: 2022 Ranked Middles

<p><strong>#10 [player_tooltip player_id="114454" first="Cadence" last="Shea"]</strong><br /> At 6’2, Shea has good length that is a big reason for the impact she makes on both sides of the ball. She utilizes her reach and ability to play above the net well. She creates good space on offense and can move the ball around with a high elbow and contact point. Combined with her ability to cover good space laterally, she puts up a big block. She led Magnificat offensively with 3.5 kills per set in 2020.</p> <p><strong>#27 [player_tooltip player_id="137158" first="Erin" last="Brothers"]</strong><br /> Brothers can put some big pace on the ball in the middle. She gets off the floor fast with a high elbow and swings with good speed through the ball. She has good elevation and combined with that speed it requires opposing blockers to match that in order to slow her down. She has good instincts when blocking and her quickness contributes well to her to getting her hands across the net fast. </p> <p><strong>#29 [player_tooltip player_id="137155" first="Paige" last="Waite"]</strong><br /> At 3.3 kills per set, Waite led her Rocky River team offensively in 2020 while also hitting at a .353 efficiency. She led them on the defensive side at the net with 2.9 blocks per match. At 6’1, she has good physical presence on the court and is her best when she is assertive and aggressive in her transition and approach work. With increased foot speed and balance in the air with a more intentional double-arm lift she increases her contact point and effectiveness overall. She has good stock-rising potential.</p> <p><strong>#34 [player_tooltip player_id="114483" first="Kylie" last="Stackhouse"]</strong><br /> Stackhouse was a juggernaut of a point scorer for Bluffton in 2020. At 5.3 kills per set, she saw the second most attempt opportunities while hitting with the best efficiency on her squad at .340. She is very active in the front row to get involved and make herself available. She has quick mobility and elevation that make her a challenge to track throughout the flow of points. She is a big spark for her team given the competitive energy she provides. </p> <p><strong>#35 [player_tooltip player_id="114484" first="Elizabeth" last="Ziegler"]</strong><br /> Ziegler is another middle here that led her team offensively this past 2020 high school season. She has good versatility to be able to swing in the middle on quick options as well as at both pins, which is potential for more opportunity given the quality of swings she can produce across the net. This versatility has helped develop good footwork in her momentum build and getting her feet to the ball. In the air she can generate a lot of power off her arm. She terminated 3.5 kills per set this past fall while hitting at a terrific .423 clip.</p>