Liberos Run the Show at Lincoln Pius X Invite

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've already covered a stellar group of pin hitters from Saturday's Lincoln Pius X Invitational. But, as we know, the success of these attackers wouldn't be possible without the defenders holding the line in the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This event had an astounding blend of libero quality and quantity for just a six-team field. It's enough to craft a feature focused solely on the defensive specialist position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's bring out the stars of the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["105830"],"_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 previously covered [player_tooltip player_id='105001' first='Alivia' last='Hausmann'] and [player_tooltip player_id='187687' first='Grayson' last='Piening'] in a senior feature, but there's so much more libero talent on the Norris roster. Guthard is another seasoned veteran who showcased her defensive prowess last weekend. 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We were also reminded of Wolf's valuable role as an emotional leader who can inject energy into her team at any time","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["109594"],"_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":"It's tough to come off the bench and immediately serve dimes, but that's what Christo has brought for Elkhorn North. The Wolves were more than willing to spend a couple of subs to get their veteran defender on the service line. 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