2024 Club Season Primer: Defenders We’re Excited to See (Pt. 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The school season has ended and the 2024 club season is starting to ramp up. Over the next couple months, we will be highlighting some of the athletes that we are excited to watch this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Up now, defenders (pt. 2)!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["126046"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eAcosta, the Chaos 18 Elite libero, is a super steady defensive player. Acosta uses excellent technique and control to put up solid passes, and she reads her opposing attackers well. 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On defense, Eason is quick, reactive, and reads well.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["268716"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eGinter, one of the liberos for the NPJ Salem 16 National team, is an impressive force from the back row. Ginter is a very good passer on serve receive, reading each serve well and making disciplined moves to get to the ball easily. 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She reads opponents well, too, picking up tips and shots with ease.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["268726"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003ePlaying as the libero for Aspire NW 16-1, Trees anchors and commands her team's back row well. Trees is unafraid to take any ball that comes her way, and she is confident about using her hands when needed. Trees moves around the court effortlessly, and she also brings a really tough jump float serve from the baseline.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b5eaac23519"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>—</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We can support these amazing athletes by sharing articles with family, friends, fans, and coaches. To do this, subscribe to our site and share across your social media platforms.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay informed by following Prep Dig on its various social media platforms. Follow Prep Dig PNW on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdig_pnw/">@prepdigpnw</a>) for updates on Oregon and Washington athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sometimes, unintentional errors happen. 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