Nebraska Liberos Filling the Stat Sheet in Early-Season Action

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Naturally, we have to bring liberos into the conversation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our summary of early stat stuffers from around the Cornhusker State has addressed attackers and setters. Of course, we can't omit liberos in a state that's full of defensive talent. Nebraska's backcourt specialists are already rising to the occasion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a few with impressive stat ledgers after about a week of play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["349404"],"_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 a new face leading the way for Gretna's defense. Zimmerman put us all on notice with her performances with Premier Nebraska this spring. Now, she's channeling that energy into her big opportunity as Gretna's libero. 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Her five-and-a-half digs per set is a lofty mark for a Class A libero, but Frame has been making these performances a hallmark of her career.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["155037"],"_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":"Pokharel seems to have a permanent spot atop Nebraska's stat leaderboards. The Millard West standout announced her commitment to South Dakota before the season began, and there's little doubt about Pokharel's readiness for the big stage. She's already accumulating five digs per set this year and will keep up that pace against some of the state's best offenses.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["155040"],"_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":"Kucks is making headlines for more than just her defensive prowess with Millard North. The Class of 2025 prospect just committed to Lipscomb while the Bison were in Lincoln to open their 2023 season. Kucks has backed up this big-time pledge with  over five digs per set to get credit in early-season matches. These numbers came against elite competition, too.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["275896"],"_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":"The two-time defending Class A champs are rallying around a sophomore libero in their vaunted backcourt. Dyrstad will not be intimidated by the spotlight, as she was an integral part of last year's title run as a freshman. 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This Pitt commit is primed for the Class A gauntlet.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["172607"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Let's check in on one of our favorite liberos from out west. Benson is no stranger to putting up staggering dig numbers for Hastings. How about nine digs per set in the first six sets of the season? This astonishing mark is just a sample of the impact that Benson has had throughout her prep career.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["189376"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Here's a small-town star having a huge year on a variety of stages. Ashby dazzled is during the club season with her lockdown defense in the Nebraska Juniors gym. She's been a star at Prep Dig Showcase events, too. 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