2024 Top 250 Expo Player Evaluations Part 3

<!-- 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 third set of player evaluations for the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":264866,"width":230,"height":152,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/129-Ella-Jensen.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264866" width="230" height="152" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='153673' first='Ella' last='Jensen']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153673' first='Ella' last='Jensen'], DS/L Lakeview/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jensen brings a lot of focus to the court. She times up her dives and sprawls very well to get a successful dig to her setters. Jensen never looked rattled throughout the Expo and carried herself with a lot of confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261158' first='Hailey' last='Jones'], MH Clarkston/Unified</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones was a bit tentative at times, but she showcased that she has the skills to hang. Her arm speed is good and she has quickness to get to the block. If she can tap a little deeper into her competitive fire, she's going to make a lot of strides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261120' first='Adrianna' last='Kline'], RS Grass Lake/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kline has a long reach and uses it very well. The 6'1” hitter covers a lot of the net defensively, while also being able to climb over opposing blockers on her swings. A smooth lefty swing with a lot of acceleration, Kline is also able to apply that to a strong serve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261204' first='Riley' last='Maizy'], DS/L Royal Oak/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maizy had a great energy and vibe about her. She was one of the most supportive prospects at the Expo. It carried over to her play on the court as she didn't let her miscues get to her and moved on quickly. Maizy made a lot of nice plays and her joy on the court was infectious for her peers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='254395' first='Fiona' last='Moord'], MH Leland/Northshore</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moord is a top Division 4 middle that got her chance to show what she can do against prospects of bigger divisions. The 6'1” middle did very well for herself. Moord had a technically sound swing and she showcased a variety of shots and speeds that posed a lot of problems for her opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261160' first='Isabel' last='Morris'], RS Bath/Five:1</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris was a little rushed at times during the drills, but once she slowed herself down and relied on her skillset. When she took just an extra little beat, it led to a lot better connections and success. Morris got into a real groove with her swing and consistently put down points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":264872,"width":228,"height":159,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/12/136-Kadence-Morse.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-264872" width="228" height="159" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='261171' first='Kadence' last='Morse']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261171' first='Kadence' last='Morse'], MH Bedford/Toldeo Dynamite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'2” with a long wingspan, it doesn't take much for Morse to be a problem for her opposing hitters and blockers. To go along with her size, Morse was able to react quickly and adapt to poor sets and still get a lot of power on the swing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='219686' first='Kora' last='Nicolanti'], OH Bloomfield Hills/Unified</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nicolanti was one of the top performers at the Expo that did a lot to help herself. There really wasn't an area where she didn't make plays happen. Her improv skills and ability to create on the fly were impressive. She also was consistently bringing a lot of pop on her swings and put in tireless effort on her blocking. On top of it all, she communicated very well at all times with her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='153678' first='Alexis' last='Norman'], MB Lapeer/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norman had some timing issues as she worked with different setters, but once she found it, it led to a lot of powerful swings. The 6-foot middle moves very well across the net and stays light on her feet. That gives her a lot of success taking attacks from the middle or outsides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='172204' first='Caitlin' last='O'Neill'], S Skyline/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Neill was very controlled and locked in during her sets at the Expo. Every rep and set seemed like clockwork for her. She rarely missed spots and always showed proper form and focus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='186778' first='Jada' last='Pantaleo'], OH Eisenhower/Legacy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pantaleo was a big effort player. She put everything into her defensive/passing reps at the Expo. It looked painful at times, but she wasn't letting a ball get past her or to the floor. She showed similar effort on offense, doing what she could to finish points at the net. Pantaleo adjusted the play very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='110317' first='Courtney' last='Pelon'], DS/L St. Catherine/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pelon was another of the vocal leaders at the Expo. She communicated throughout each rep and point and had control of the back row. Pelon was very quick and athletic for the position as well, so there weren't many attacks she couldn't get to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->