Elite GJNC Performers from the 2025 National Rankings (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The list goes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've already examined <a href="https://prepdig.com/2023/07/elite-gjnc-performers-from-the-2025-national-rankings-part-1/">one group of elite 2025s</a> from the national rankings who stole the GJNC spotlight. However, settling for a single list was hard, so we're back to finish the job with Part 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Future college stars highlight every spot on this list, and GJNC was further proof of their standing among the nation's best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["203428"],"_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":"There's little doubt about this one. If 1st Alliance 16 Gold had triumphed over Arizona Storm in the 16 Open championship match, Vander Wal would have been crowned the MVP. Vander Wal dominated at GJNC in the same manner she had at NLQ, Windy City, and so many other events across the club volleyball landscape. The Texas commit has only elevated her game since we named her one of the top overall players in the Class of 2025.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b4d582b2772"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1677006919129608192?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1677006919129608192?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["397438"],"_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":"Hunter was part of an extraordinary group of 2025s playing up in 17 Open this year. This hard-hitting lefty opposite produced an eye-popping highlight tape for Triangle 17 Black, which culminated in an all-tournament selection at GJNC. 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Her primary focus at the next level will likely be at setter, where Parks has cemented her place among the best 2025s. But Parks is also one of her team's most lethal attackers when she rotates into the frontcourt, so MAVS KC takes full advantage of that physicality.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b4d582b2825"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["184108"],"_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":"We've talked a lot about highlight tapes already, and Glass is the kind of setter who can compile an impressive one. Her rhythmic jump sets have helped put Tribe 16 Elite Cardinal on the map in 16 Open. That was never more apparent than at GJNC, where Glass and her Florida squad earned a podium finish in the ultra-competitive division.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b4d582b286b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1676947213317025792?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1676947213317025792?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["179888"],"_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":"We're on a run of setters now. O'Brien had distinguished herself by already announcing her commitment to Kentucky, the 2020 NCAA champion. This well-deserved pledge comes after O'Brien put together a memorable season with Houston Skyline 16 Royal. From a runner-up finish at NIT to a bracket appearance at GJNC, O'Brien has had a steady hand in 16 Royal's consistent success.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b4d582b28b5"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1676662737160527873?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1676662737160527873?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["180175"],"_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":"Houston Skyline gets another entry here, but this one's at the 17s level. Coleman has been stout with 17 Royal this year, but GJNC seemed to be at another level for the Pittsburgh commit. Whenever Houston Skyline needed a clutch kill, Coleman would inevitably get her chance. Her ability to adapt to a variety of tempos and situations eventually earned Coleman a spot on the 17 Open all-tournament team.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b4d582b28ff"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1676957639744589826?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1676957639744589826?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["397441"],"_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":"Cogill's influence in Arizona Storm's championship run cannot be overlooked. The Oregon-bound middle blocker uses her superior length to see what's in front of her and cut around any opposing blockers. Cogill has also demonstrated her college readiness by showing a full range of one-footed attacks behind the setter. Oregon knows how use those skills.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64b4d582b2948"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1676983706571948033?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1676983706571948033?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["397469"],"_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":"Idaho Crush always seems to bring at least one elite squad to the Open fray, and that was 16 Bower this season. 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