2024: The Stock Risers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["143666"],"_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-638d62f955792"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 20&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gould spent last club season competing at a very high level with Webfoot 18-1 and saw court time as their primary right-side hitter. A leftie, she excels on the right pin. She is an athletic and explosive attacker with an incredibly high vertical jump. She has become a much more technical and refined player over the past year and has honed in on her ball control. She recently switched to play club for NPJ 18-1 Forefront and will have two more seasons of play before heading to Eugene to play for the University of Oregon.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["126168"],"_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-638d62f9557ed"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Makau may be smaller height wise but plays big. A talented defensive specialist/libero, she showcased significant improvement over the past club season with NPJ 16-1. Taking over as the primary libero for the team, she shouldered a massive load across the back row. She displayed consistent serve receive across the board. However, she shines on defense. She is athletic and quick with a great read on the ball and a fast reaction time.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["126167"],"_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-638d62f955839"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DeTrant tapped into a new level with her setting over the last club season with NPJ 16-1. As their primary setter, typically running a 5-1, she executed during the competitive matches brilliantly. Watching her play, she tends to set the unexpected, setting against the grain when possible. She has a great touch on the ball with solid natural hand strength. She also exudes positive energy and is the ultimate hype woman for her teammates when they get a kill.&nbsp;From the service line, her jump float proves tough to stop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["126234"],"_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":256574,"_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-638d62f95589a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 19&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 38</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKibben had a breakout high school season, helping Sheldon win its first-ever State title as a six-rotation outside hitter. Her play was instrumental in their success this season. She is a smart attacker, utilizing the block and hitting high and deep to rack up kills. She is a well-rounded player, with solid ball control and a killer float serve.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["126034"],"_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-638d62f9558f1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 20&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 40&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fulton showcased a lot of improvement over the last club season. Training with OJVA 16-1, she became a top outside hitter for the region. She really honed in on her out-of-system attacking abilities. Over high school season, she gained a lot of confidence in her play. As a go-to attacker for Sherwood, she consistently put the ball away. She is quick in transition and elevates when attacking.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["162943"],"_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":249433,"_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-638d62f955949"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewey also had a breakout high school season with Sheldon, and her setting was vital in the team's success and achieving the first-ever State title in school history. She split setting duties opposite 2023 [player_tooltip player_id='91310' first='Beaux' last='Bruegman']. Standing at 6'1”, she gained a lot of body awareness over the past year and became a much more consistent and technical seter. Still oozing with potential, her ability to grow into a top-notch setter is more than there. She is well on her way to becoming a top setter for the class of 2025.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["126046"],"_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-638d62f955997"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 44&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Acosta has continued to improve season after season, becoming a more confident and technical defensive specialist. Taking on a leadership role this high school season as the starting libero for David Douglas, she blossomed. She was more vocal and took more ownership of the back row than ever before.&nbsp;She is quick on defense and her serve receive is so incredibly consistent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["126169"],"_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-638d62f9559dd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 36</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 64</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peterson is an explosive attacker and has shown great improvement over last club season with NPJ 16-1. She jumps incredibly well with an insane vertical. Utilized in the middle during club season, she manages to do a lot of damage at 5'9”. She has an explosive approach, a quick arm, and is fast in transition. She also brings a tough jump float serve that garners plenty of aces and disruptions.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["126069"],"_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":256595,"_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-638d62f955a2e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 81</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDonald shouldered a major offensive load this high school season for Horizon Christian. Her play was critical in the teams success and their 4th-place finish in the 3A State tournament. She is explosive, attacking from anywhere on the court, with a high vertical jump and an insanely fast arm swing. Playing opposite twin sister and setter [player_tooltip player_id='126071' first='Sammie' last='McDonald'], the pair have a solid connection on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["162946"],"_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":256612,"_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-638d65fe716cc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 47</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 65</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams made huge strides in her game over this past year, becoming a more terminal attacker. Training with Athena 16-2 last club season, she saw court time on the outside and really honed in on her pin-hitting. For her junior season, she was able to make her way onto the varsity squad at Jesuit High School. With a hammer of an arm, when she connects with the ball, it is lethal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["126073"],"_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-638d65fe71728"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 61</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matthews stepped up big time during this high school season for Wilsonville, shouldering a major load as their primary libero. She makes her job look effortless, playing calm and smooth. She defensively makes good reads on the ball and is able to put herself in successful situations. Also, she is consistent on serve receive putting up solid balls to keep the team in system. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->