Nebraska’s Standout 2024 Pin Hitters from Presidents’ Day Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The annual ASICS Presidents' Day Classic is a perfect venue to bring some new names to the forefront and scout some under-the-radar talent. So, now that I've had time to sift through all the film from this event, it's time to peruse through some standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's bring 2024 pin hitters into the mix first. We'll be focusing on some uncommitted athletes who elevated their stock to new heights in Omaha. You know we'll have no shortage of names to discuss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["189711"],"_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":"Slaymaker was a major catalyst for Nebraska Juniors 17 Black's breakout run at the Presidents' Day Classic. We've grown accustomed to seeing this talented outside hitter handle a variety of responsibilities for Nebraska Juniors, and that hasn't changed in 2023. Slaymaker can score in some tough situations on the outside and has made indispensable contributions in the backcourt, too. 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Once again, Ervin is tabbed as one of Nebraska's best small-town performers after a great outing as an attacker at the Presidents' Day Classic.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["122816"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Pribyl has all the skills to be a go-to left-side hitter, and we saw some of that materialize in Omaha with Premier 17 Black. Few outside attackers in the 17s age group showed Pribyl's uncanny ability to kill the ball in out-of-system situations. 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She's yet another small-town talent to make this feature, and Schuerman's length made her a standout among the team's strong frontcourt hitters. I look forward to see a lot more from this Wilber-Clatonia prep star in the coming weeks as Nebraska ONE looks poised to make some noise on the 17s side.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["187686"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"While Schuerman has been busy producing highlight moments on the left side, Moore has generated some hype of her own on the opposite pin. Moore also reminds me of the aforementioned Ervin in that she's played a vast array of positions throughout her prep career. 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