2025 Prospects that Ruled State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 class is rich in talent, and that was on display during the WIAA Championships at the Yakima SunDome. Sophomores may be appearing for the first time at state, but some have had a one-year run to get their feet wet if their team made it through in 2021. This group comes in all sizes, positions, and school sizes, and they all excelled when it mattered most. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["250402"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The super sophomore from Wenatchee is a sensation on the beach and did not disappoint indoors for the Panthers this season, In the SunDome, she showed her advanced feel and quick arm, terminating from either pin. Her defense is extremely solid and she has an easy touch and tempo when she takes free balls, helping Wenatchee set up its quick offensive attack. 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