2025 Rankings: Pin Hitters Bring the Heat

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 ranking has multiple pin hitters that can bring the heat, and that's not all! This group is among the best in the class of 2025, and these rising sophomores have shown that they score, defend, pass and lead their teams at a young age. We expect the rankings to change over time as players raise their games to another level. There are always surprise players that develop into top talents. too. As the club season gets started, expect extensive coverage of the 2025 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["226013"],"_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":"Skagen is at her best running in a fast tempo offense where she can take advantage of her quickness in transition and shot making ability. That included sets coming down the middle this season for the jumpy and smart sophomore.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["266138"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Terrell has a way of seeing the blockers and the defense and scoring with shots off hands or to the deep part of the court. Her excellent vision transfers to her blocking as well, where she lines up decisively and uses strong hands to make it difficult on the opposing attacker. 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Her kills, digs and aces all increased in less sets played this year, excellent improvement from a player who opposing defenses were keying on.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["250414"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"An all around performer, Kucjati gets the most out of each swing she takes from the right side. She is particularly accurate with a sharp angle attack that she can keep inside the 10 foot line, and that sets up a developing wrist away swing down the line and a soft tip she can drop just over the top of the block. 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Taliloa made big strides all around this year, with her dig and serve receive totals jumping up with increased defensive responsibilities.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["249444"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"Dreves teamed with her sister Lauren as a 1-2 punch to bring home a state championship for Columbia River this season. She has a nice ability to adjust to the tempo and height of a set, and has a fluid explosive swing when she gets there. Dreves has excellent length and instincts, with a high ceiling left to explore as an overall player.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["249445"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"The versatile sophomore from Camas High School and Excel NW takes the top spot overall in the 2025 rankings. A multi-sport athlete, Mairs is versatile, powerful and skilled. Her ability to set at a high level and attack from either pin sets her apart, and she will be playing in the 18's division this club season for Excel NW. As a hitter she finds ways to score from the backrow, and can swing aggressively or play off-speed along the front line.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63a73dde34a94"} /-->