Nebraska’s Junior Middles Ready for a Breakout 2023 Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group has our attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recently, we covered a group of <a href="https://prepdig.com/2023/08/daily-dozen-nebraskas-sophomore-middles-to-watch-in-2023/">sophomore middle blockers</a> that are prepared to take a step forward this fall. But we can't omit the 2025 class, as there is some serious middle talent dispersed throughout the Cornhusker State. This feature is for them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Geographical variety will be a prevailing theme as we examine Nebraska's junior middles that could boost their stock in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["216100"],"_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":"Vitera is a can't-miss athlete among the dozens of talented middles in Class A. She is coming off an extraordinary club campaign with [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] and reminded us why she has been a dominant blocking force for Papillion-La Vista. 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