Recap of 2024s from Far Westerns

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Review these Northern and Southern Californians and their play from the annual tournament in Reno:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>[player_tooltip player_id='162772' first='Charlie' last='Fuerbringer'] | S | Mizuno Long Beach<br>A 5-1 setter, [player_tooltip player_id='162772' first='Charlie' last='Fuerbringer'], is a player to watch as there is always a chance for a spectacular one-handed set. She can display her strength to make an ordinary play into an exciting one. She runs an offense with a great tempo. On defense, she confidently goes for the ball. Therefore, this confidence likely comes from her quick reaction to a ball hit off the block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maggie Lima</strong> | MB | City<br>Maggie Lima has a wide range of attacks she hits. Not only that, the location of her attacks goes to a wide range of areas on the court. Her variety includes a line of approach, cross-court, and thumb-down attack. Additionally, her hitting arm reaches back very well. This bow-and-arrow type swing really opens up the court for her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nicole Tuszynski</strong> | L | NorCal<br>Playing in a two-libero system, Nicole Tuszynski is the serve-receive libero. This system is certainly working because teams avoid serving the ball to her. She understands seams responsibilities. She is always there behind a teammate. Look for her to continue to be ready and when the opportunity has she makes a great play.<br><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='161010' first='Malia' last='Tanksley'] </strong>| RS | OMNI<br>[player_tooltip player_id='161010' first='Malia' last='Tanksley'] is a 3-Rotation hitter that has a presence in the front row. Additionally, she is a smart hitter. Furthermore, she keeps it in play when needed and goes for it when the setter repeats a set to her. She covers a lot of court when making a blocking move. As a result, she forces hitters to hit cross court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elina Wheeler </strong>| L | SF Elite<br>Elina Wheeler is similar to Nicole Tuszynski in that she is always there behind a teammate. She quietly is a supportive libero, and also reliable with communicating the opponent's offense each serve. Along with support, she has an understanding of the team plays with. She takes the ball when her and backs up at other times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='161300' first='Keely' last='Hummel']</strong> | S | Rage<br>[player_tooltip player_id='161300' first='Keely' last='Hummel'] is ready to make last-second adjustments. This happens because she takes a split step after her penultimate step into the ball. Therefore, that movement also allows her to jump set nearly every pass. She has an excellent setter tip with two hands. She gets it out quickly to middles. When a pass is off the net, she can compensate with her arms well to deliver a great set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->