Five 2025 Hitters to See

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='176096' first='Molly' last='Creech']</strong> - [program_tooltip program_id='430852' first='Tri-State' last='Elite']<br>At 5'9, Creech has big hops and uses her lift well to get ahold of the ball in the attacking phase. Her power and pace can put a lot of pressure on opposing defenses. What is most exciting about Creech's game is that it is complete. She is fundamentally sound in all aspects including serve receive and in using her athleticism to benefit her effort just as much on the defensive side. Her quickness helps her put up a big block and dig balls with good range. Keep any eye on her this club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='184289' first='Elsa' last='Nard']</strong> - ECJ (*pictured)<br>At 5'8, Nard has big arm potential at the net. She is aggressive in her approach work that can lead to big pace upon contact. Some of her best contributions though come in the back row as she has good skills in serve receive while being able to defend through her athleticism, vision, and preparation to react well to the ball coming off the attacker's arm. The Hathaway Brown product averaged nearly nine digs per match this past fall season and should get more opportunities at the net offensively over the club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='176089' first='Natalie' last='Pierce']</strong> - Elite VBTC<br>Pierce has a good skill foundation as a six-rotation pin hitter. She can pass and defend in addition to score with her arm in both the front and back row. She led Logan High School offensively at over three kills per set this past fall as she can generate good contact with good arm control and power. She is a key piece to her club team's effort in multiple phases and is effective in her movement and effort.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='289167' first='Madison' last='Miner']</strong> - Rock City<br>Miner was a huge offensive factor for Perry High School this past fall at 5.0 kills per set. She is a key threat for her Rock City team at the left pin and with the ability to bring a big jump serve. She brings a combination of power and movement off her arm when she gets her feet to the ball. Her court vision also lends to good decisions to deliver off speed with purpose that can score or put pressure on the defense to make a tough play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='152361' first='Kate' last='Longaberger']</strong> - Elite VBTC<br>Longaberger comes back to the club season following a big uptick in production during the high school season as she led Reynoldsburg offensively. She has developed good range of attack points as a left side hitter and with more efficiency in her approach footwork and torque creation with her arm she will contribute with even more effectiveness among some of her club team's other big arms. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->