2024 Club Primer: Marvelous Middles We Are Excited to See (Pt. 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 club season is ramping up. Over the next couple weeks, we will continue highlighting some of the athletes that we are excited to and have enjoyed watching so far this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Up now, middles (pt. 2)!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["257581"],"_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: 400u0022u003eCarroll, one of the middle blockers on Athena 17-1, is a solid middle and all-around player. 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Schaaf is 6'3” and has an impressive vertical, so not only is she commanding offensively, but she also puts up a massive block on defense.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["257582"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eSinai, the other middle for OJVA 17-1, is super quick and explosive. Sinai uses her height at 6'3” effectively to get up high and attack over the block. Sinai is also excellent at tracking the ball, which helps her to stuff the ball down when it's tight on the net. She puts up a tough block that stops opponents in their tracks.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["126054"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eWilliams, the #3 middle for the class of 2024 and a Seattle Pacific commit, is a super solid force at the net. The OJVA 18-1 athlete is a disciplined blocker, using her height and ability to read opposing hitters to put up a wall. She also has a cannon of an arm, and from the baseline Williams brings a tough float serve.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":13,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d99fee7a422"} /--> <!-- 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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