Minnesota Top 250 Expo: 2025 Attackers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were so many crazy good attackers at Saturday's Minnesota Top 250 Expo and the 2025s were some of the best. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261244"],"_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":"Adler is a lefty with a very high contact point and fast arm swing.  You will find her swining over most blockers.  Adler showed off her athleticism as she made some tough plays against some really strong opposing blockers and attackers.  I think this particular event may have been a key stepping stone and confidence boost for Adler going into the club 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