Breakout ’26s from the Illinois Top 250 Expo
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The Illinois Top 250 Expo was a magnet for talent. The class of 2026 showed up in a huge way at the event, and it was impressive to see them compete in different ways throughout the two hours. Here are…
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Continue ReadingThe Illinois Top 250 Expo was a magnet for talent. The class of 2026 showed up in a huge way at the event, and it was impressive to see them compete in different ways throughout the two hours. Here are some breakout 26s from the Illinois Top 250 Expo.
Molly is an all-around solid player with great footwork and quick reaction time. She gets her feet to the ball very well and sets herself up for success to make great plays. She was consistent and relentless on the court and a player to watch in this class.
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Rukmini has huge potential. She worked hard on the court and made some great heads-up plays. She is bursting with raw talent and will be a player to watch as she continues to play competitively.
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Bella is an athlete with huge potential in this class. She has great form, an explosive approach, and a toolbox of shots she can utilize. She is a 6-rotation pin who could have a huge impact in this class.
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Dunja exploded onto my radar at the Top 250 Expo. She is a middle with big power and an aggressive mindset at the net. Dunja adjusts very well to working with different setters and opens up to her setter well. She was an impact player at the Expo from warm-ups and positional through scrimmage play.
Jaelyn was a dominant force at the Expo. She is a lefty whose talent runs deep. As a setter, she has clean form and makes great decisions. She is a strong defender and can swing as well. Jaelyn did a great job running the court and feeding her hitters at the Expo.