Top 250 Expo Evaluations: 2025 Prospects, Part 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Michigan Top 250 Expo on Saturday was loaded with upcoming prospects, including in the Class of 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's our fourth and final part of the 2025 Player Evaluations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='202486' first='Jonae' last='Swift'], MH Cass Tech/Fairplay</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":384778,"width":"255px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/04/162-Jonae-Swift.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-384778" style="width:255px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jonaè Swift</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swift is a regular at our Expo's and it's good to see her each time and what she has applied to her game. Right away, Swift established a great serve that was giving her peers a lot of problems. She's also been improving her timing and footwork at the net, which led to some good blocks and finishes when the ball came her away. Swift shouldn't be afraid to take a little more command on the floor, she's worked hard for it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261128' first='Brielle' last='Thomas'], OH Walled Lake Central/Team D</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is a good go-with-the-flow option on the outside. She's added some height in the last year and using it to her advantage to be a little more powerful at the net. However, one of her strengths has been being able to put a good swing on an out-of-system ball and that was the case again at this Expo. Thomas reads the ball well and makes the most out of each one that comes her way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='487885' first='Mackenzie' last='VanArsdale'], DS/L Dearborn/Team D</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>VanArsdale is a swift little defender, catching you by surprise with how she's able to make some tough plays at the last second. Even if she doesn't quite get a good first step, VanArsdale is able to keep her arms in good position to make a clean pass on a tough attack. She looks like someone that doesn't have to think, can just act.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261209' first='Skyler' last='Wayne'], DS/L North Farmington/Force</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wayne showed very good awareness throughout the Expo. She just had a sense of where the ball was heading and got herself into good position. That allowed her to move very smoothly throughout the court, even when there were some hectic scrambles happening. Wayne's serve receive was also on point, as she got the ball to the setter and kept her peers in-system frequently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='191143' first='Sidney' last='White'], RS Saline/L2</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":488756,"width":"254px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/51-Sidney-White.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-488756" style="width:254px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='191143' first='Sidney' last='White']</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a strong fall season, White was looking very strong at the Expo. She was solid all-around and consistent in all phases of the game. White had the full arsenal of shot speeds and placement while proving to be a strong blocker as well. Her serving and defense also were at a high level, as she was able to dig out some pretty powerful swings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490032' first='Camryn' last='Woodberry'], S Detroit Edison/Michigan Elite</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woodberry had some timing issues early on, which can be expected when working with a lot of new hitters, but she quickly got up to speed and showcased her full skillset. Woodberry doesn't rush her sets, making sure to get a good, clean set with each attempt. Defensively, she's an active blocker and she also does a good job of recognizing the open spots in the defense and attacking on her own.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490048' first='Malea' last='Wourman'], OH Milan/HVVC</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wourman is coming off leading Milan to the D2 state semifinals and she's playing with a lot of confidence right now. Wourman was very aggressive at the net and that led to some violent swings that turned some heads. She's a player who wants the ball coming her way and she's going to find a way to put it away.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='490039' first='Jenna' last='Wylie'], DS/L Holly/Arsenal</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wylie gets a real clean loft on the ball with her digs. It's a nice and smooth pass to her setters, allowing the offense to get situated. She's athletic enough to play an offensive role as well, but she applies that to her defensive ability to cover ground quickly and be able to square up to attackers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->