2024 Top 250 Expo Player Evaluations Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michigan's Top 250 Expo was held on Saturday in Pontiac and there are a lot of prospects to go through.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2024 was heavily represented for the event. Here's the second set of player evaluations for the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261161' first='Isabella' last='Edwards'], MH Croswell-Lexington/Monsters</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":264854,"width":225,"height":176,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/115-Isabella-Edwards.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264854" width="225" height="176" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='261161' first='Isabella' last='Edwards']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards showed a lot of promising footwork. She was a forceful presence at the middle of the net, but she really shined when she took her swings from the outsides and delivered a powerful attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='257936' first='Meira' last='Facione'], DS/L Homeschool/Dynamite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Facione looked a little super-charged early on and displayed a little happy feet, but she quickly settled in and showed a lot of good positioning and form on her digs and passes. She didn't let herself get overwhelmed in the moment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261145' first='Emily' last='Filippis'], DS/L Rochester/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Filippis has laser focus on the ball, looking it in very smoothly and calmly with each serve and attack. She was very technically sound and consistent with her play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153662' first='Catherine' last='Flaharty'], OH Saline/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flaharty was easy to notice during the Expo. The 6'2” outside was tough for anyone to match at the net. She has an aggressive swing and shows great timing on her block attempts. Flaharty also adjusted well to her opposing blockers to finish off points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261164' first='Jenna' last='Flick'], DS/L Traverse City West/NorthShore</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flick was surrounded in a land of giants at time, but the 5-foot defender had as much fight in her as anyone. She was the definition of a gamer during 6-on-6 plays. Her hustle and determination drove her to make some impressive plays in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261182' first='Lexa' last='Forti'], OH Imlay City/Team 27</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forti was putting in a lot of effort to match her larger peers on the outside, but the 5'7” held her own. Early on she seemed to be pressing on some of her swings, but she made the adjustments and found her zone. She's got good lift off the floor and shows good arm speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261121' first='Alexis' last='Glenn'], RS Brighton/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":264860,"width":234,"height":170,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/123-Alexis-Glenn.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264860" width="234" height="170" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='261121' first='Alexis' last='Glenn']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glenn had a lot of drive during the Expo. She was a player that clearly wanted the ball to come to her during scrimmage play. Glenn had nice pop in her attacks and had that bulldog mentality you want in a hitter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172200' first='Julia' last='Gojcaj'], S Stoney Creek/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gojcaj made the most of her opportunities, as she showcased an aggressive style that you didn't see out of many setters at the Expo. She played with a lot of confidence and swagger and showcased a variety of sets and speeds that allowed her to stand out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='110301' first='Hailey' last='Green'], DS/L North Branch/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green came into the Expo with plenty of credentials, so it would be easy for her to rest on them. However, she continues to display a high level of play for other defenders to have to chase. She learns from every point and gets a very quick read on her opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='222361' first='Clara' last='Gyomory'], RS North Branch/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gyomory built off her great prep season with an impressive showing at the Expo. Not many could match her vertical. When she took off, there was a different level of spring than other hitters. That allowed her to play well above the net and deliver her smooth-swing attacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='220283' first='Nina' last='Helder'], DS/L NorthPointe Christian/Low Key</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helder was steady and had great footwork as a defender. Her instincts were usually on point as she was able to make a lot of impressive lunging digs that got to her setters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172201' first='Margaret' last='Hilliard'], S Cranbrook/Michigan Elite</strong> </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hilliard is also hard to miss as a 6'3” setter. She's got good command of the court and her size brings a lot of different dimensions to the court and make her opponents have to think. When Hilliard had a bad set, it was corrected quickly. She's got a very high ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->