2025 Rankings Stock-Risers: Pt 2!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 Ranking update is live, and we always like to feature as many athletes in detail as possible. One aspect of the rankings that show a player's hard work and focus to improve is the Stock-Risers. Making a move up even a few spots can be difficult depending on the position and talent level of the players listed. Our 2024 Rankings had a switch at the #1 and #2 spot, with one nationally ranked prospect squeezing by another, a big move at the very top of the rankings. Other players improve as they develop their skills or grow taller or physically stronger. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This particular 2025 update had tremendous movement with players being ranked only for the second time, and for the first time with a full club season of play behind them. Here is our second group of standout 2025 Stock-Risers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["207444"],"_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":"Moving to the #3 ranking overall, Wiese is an energizing, physical force playing the middle position. The class overall is strong at the middle spot, Wiese climbed to the top of the rankings with her combination of physicality, intensity, and flat-out production. She scores running all the routes and snaps down the slide attack with authority. She takes a patient, deep approach and her setters have a big window to find the Eastside Catholic star, knowing she will make it work even if the location is not perfect. Wiese will get the team going when she hammers down a kill or tallies a huge stuff block, her passion for the game is fun to watch.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b87a2af47"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/J5Peir_ZhmQ","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/J5Peir_ZhmQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["250536"],"_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":"The West Valley Spokane setter continues to improve her craft year after year, Focht had a terrific season playing with the RVC 16 Kari team. During the high school season, she will be the main cog in the Eagle's starting six and may spend time attacking as well as setting. Focht showed a greater understanding of finding positive matchups for her attackers this season and continued to be tough on opposing passers from the service line.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b87a2afaf"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/FEco59H-QQE","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/FEco59H-QQE </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268468"],"_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":"McFadden is on the rise and is now pushing 6 feet four inches tall. The NPJ middle puts up a massive block and is showing her ability to chase down the slide and terminate off one foot. The Bainbridge High School star made a big move in the rankings and should continue to push toward the top ten with her elite size and developing offensive game.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/holley_mcfadden2u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='268468' first='Holley' last='McFadden'] Recruiting Profileu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b87a2b003"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268224"],"_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":"The libero from Timberline moved up into the top 50 of the 20205 rankings with a gritty attitude, excellent passing in serve receive, and a willingness to do the dirty work to keep a point alive. Dela Cruz keeps her digs and passes high and off the net, giving her setters a chance to find attackers in transition.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b87a2b055"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <p class="wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15638307/646d081a32dcdf11d0e1c014' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d83724a435d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["266134"],"_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":"Reed is an early 2025 verbal commit to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, an excellent program competing in the D-1 Western Athletic Conference. (WAC) The junior from Freemen High School is a high-flying attacker who can take over a set when the offense is flowing. Reed will step into a larger leadership role this season with the Scotties, and look to be a part of another big run at the state tournament.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d5b87a2b0a5"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/3pNdOiiSJ08","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/3pNdOiiSJ08 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["267777"],"_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":"Ligons had made rapid progress playing the middle spot and had elite athletic ability paired with a long and tall frame. Playing for Space Needle this season during club, Ligons was a consistent and tough blocker to beat. She can dominate in the middle for stretches, scoring in stuff blocks, quick hitters in transition, and dominating during joust situations. Although she is listed at 6 foot one inch, Ligons reach and length let her play bigger than that. 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