Offensive Weapons That Dominated the Top 250 Showcase: Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offense at the Top 250 Showcase was next level. Session 1 boasted the 2026s and 2027s, who showed incredible talent and maturity. These athletes have an insane amount of potential and will be go-to players on their club teams this season. Here are some offensive weapons that dominated the Top 250 Showcase!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277436"],"_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":"Leila is a powerhouse pin who can take massive rips on the ball. She also is a great passer and defender. 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She really elevated the game of the athletes around her and connected with every setter she stepped on the court with.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["240999"],"_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":"Mia is an athlete to keep an eye on. She is explosive yet consistent. She knows how to step up in big moments and terminate the ball. She really dominated at the Top 250 Expo in all six rotations. 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