Offensive Weapons Bring Power to Indiana Top 250 Expo
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Some of the top athletes in the country come out of Indiana, and the power and precision of the players at the Top 250 Expo showed exactly why. There was some amazing talent with vast potential. Here are some of…
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Continue ReadingSome of the top athletes in the country come out of Indiana, and the power and precision of the players at the Top 250 Expo showed exactly why. There was some amazing talent with vast potential. Here are some of the offensive weapons that impressed me.
Adele is a middle with a lightning-fast arm swing and disciplined approach. She was a huge energizer on the court and was amping up every person she could. Her high level of play coupled with her leadership made her an impact player throughout the event.
Emmy never missed a beat on the court. She has a huge vertical and consistent contact on the ball. Her efficiency and ability to terminate set her apart on the court. She is a high-flying and smart pin with a toolbox of shots.
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Kenli is another pin that has an impressive vertical, which she uses to terminate the ball. She is effective on both pins and incredibly versatile in her play. She gets her feet to the ball well, even when the set is off a bit. Kenli is very talented at sinking balls into the deep corners and also has the ability to take big rips on the ball.
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Bryn is a physical powerhouse pin. She has a heavy hand on the ball and takes massive rips on the ball. Bryn is fearless on out-of-system sets and takes big swings even when the balls are coming at a tough angle. Bryn is the type of player who can power through blocks and will take any set and convert it to a point.
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Emmerson is a reliable and consistent middle. She is just a solid player who can make great plays. Her grit and athleticism elevated her play over other athletes at the event. Emmerson impressed me in transition and out of serve receive. She always knew where her setter was going and how she could contribute on offense.
Maddie is a fast and athletic middle. She has a lightning-fast arm swing and outpaces most opposing blockers. She has a ton of power as well and takes an explosive approach. Her versatility and ability to swing in front of and behind the setter make her a lethal option on any court she steps on.
Katia is a smart and savvy pin. She has a near-infinite range of shots that she can utilize at any moment. In the same play, she can find the deep corner and rip a ball hard cross. She is a player who can terminate off of any set and is not afraid to make tough shots.
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Ella caught my eye because she adjusted very well on the court. Even if she did not have the best connection with a setter, she could still find a way to make an athletic play on the ball. She got great touches on block as well and was disciplined in her footwork and movement.
Lila seemed to have an infinite well of energy. Numerous times, I saw her run a slide and then a three in the same play. She was relentless on both offense and defense. She is fast, athletic, and dynamic. Her endurance is next-level and was impressive from the first play to the last.
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Madelyn Doggett
Madelyn Doggett
Madelyn was an absolute stud at the Expo and she is only a freshman. She is a high-flying and powerhouse pin who can do it all. She is solid in all of her skills and is a very balanced athlete. She elevates the level of play when she is on the court.