Nebraska’s Lockdown 2025 Defenders from GJNC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Time to take a trip across the end line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've perused several position groups after Chicago's USAV Nationals. However, a bit of libero representation is needed. It's a good thing Nebraska's Class of 2025 showed up in a big way at the DS and libero positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, this one's for the lockdown defenders and unflappable passers. Expect some huge strides among 2025 liberos as we inch ever closer to the 2023 high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["155040"],"_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":"Kucks' do-it-all mentality has been a revelation in the Premier Nebraska gym. In past seasons, Kucks was primarily a high-flying outside hitter who could put an offense on her shoulders. She could still do those things this fall, too. But we've seen Kucks step into Premier 17 Black's libero jersey and absolutely thrive. Her relentless defensive hustle produced an endless highlight reel that puts Kucks among Nebraska's best 2025 liberos.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["155029"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Our top-ranked player in the 2025 class keeps stepping up on the big stage. Leimbach, who will stay in Lincoln to be apart of Nebraska's 2025 recruiting class, helped elevate 16 Synergy to new heights at GJNC. The team's podium finish was anchored by strong ball control and impenetrable defense, and Leimbach remains the focal point in that area. 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She is always ready to take her share of first contacts.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["395073"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Teter has rocketed onto our 2025 radar in recent weeks, so it's only fitting that her Banzai VBC 16 Select squad earned a trip to USAV Nationals to wrap up the season. This savvy defender has been particularly strong while locking down opposing line shots and is equally adept as a primary passer. 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