2024: The Newcomers (Pt. 1)

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["244416"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":255421,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-638bfea89bb66"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson was a major surprise at the start of last club season flying somewhat under the radar as a freshman. A sophomore playing up on the NPJ 18 Forefront team is a major feat, and to see some serious playing time as she did, is a big deal. Seeing court time as a middle primarily, Johnson is a high-flying and explosive attacker with an insane block. Training in the middle until this season, she is starting her transition to the pins as she gets ready to play for Arizona State in the fall of 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["244417"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":248955,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-638bfea89bbdb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker entered her sophomore high school season raw but oozing with potential. After training with OJVA 16-1 Gold during the last club season she has showcased a considerable amount of improvement. She played primarily on the right side last season but has begun to transition to the outside. She has made major strides over the past few months in her back row game and her ability to attack out of system. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["191229"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":255439,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-638bfea89bc34"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nieves is a talented defensive specialist. Consistent and reliable, she showcases steady play, especially when on serve receive. She also has a killer jump float serve that garners plenty of aces and disruptions. Over the last club season she trained with NPJ 16-1, and competing at that high of a level, Nieves tapped into a new level herself. She is a confident, athletic, and talented back-row player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["186727"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-638bfea89bc7c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eason made the switch to Athena Volleyball Academy this past club season and showcased a substantial amount of improvement. She took on a major load during this past high school season, showing her versatility as both a setter and a defensive specialist. She is athletic and excels on the defensive end of things.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["244418"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":255442,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-638bfea89bcd0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Klobas is a dynamic and athletic middle blocker. Training with NPJ 16-1 National last club season, she became a much more technical and dynamic middle blocker. Coming off a very successful high school season with Tillamook, she was given the nod of Cowapa League Player-of-the-Year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["248074"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":248948,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-638bfea89bd22"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christensen is a powerful right-side hitter. A leftie, she excels on the right pin, however, can easily transition to the middle if needed. She is a powerful and athletic attacker with a great snap on the ball. Given her substantial improvement over the past year, she has become a top right-side hitter for the class of 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["244419"],"_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-638bfea89bd67"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King is a dominant six-rotation outside hitter. In the 3A classification, competing for Burns High School, she proved hard to stop. She was named to the 3A First Team All-State. Given her height, athleticism, and body control, she can play all six-rotations and excel. With a solid swing, ball control, and serve, she is a well-rounded athlete.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["244431"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":248951,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-638bfea89bdb8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Koch didn't get on our radar until she came to the Top 250 Expo a couple of weeks ago. Competing for St. Paul, and a four-sport athlete, she does not play club volleyball, so high school season is the only opportunity to see her compete. However, we were pleasantly surprised at the caliber of play Koch has managed to tap into. She is athletic, explosive, jumps well, and has a fast arm swing. All this adds up to one lethal attacker.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->