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<p>Heart of America Power League play gets underway this weekend in Lawrence. On Sunday, February 4 the 15U division will have 20 teams begin competition.</p>
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<p>Here is a report on five prospects I look forward to seeing play in the event. Stay tuned for multiple scouting reports covering Power League Play this weekend from Lawrence.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='483898' first='Nora' last='Burdiek']</strong>, 5'10”, OH, Rossville, '27 (KS Networks 15-1)</p>
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<p>Burdiek had a solids freshman season for the Rossville Dawgs. She racked up 312 kills in 87 sets played. Rossville was at one tournament I scouted, but in the opposite pool that I watched. I am very much looking forward to seeing her in club action.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748145' first='Dasno' last='Mills']</strong>, 5'11”, MH/RS, Royal Valley, '27 (KS Networks 15-1)</p>
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<p>I did not see Royal Valley play last fall. Mills had an impactful freshman season recording 133 kills in 91 sets played. She had 50 aces last season, so I want to watch her serve closely in Power League action on Sunday.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='530225' first='Nola' last='Sudbeck']</strong>, 5'8”, MH/RS, Nemaha Central, '27 (KS Networks 15-1)</p>
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<p>Sudbeck caught my eye during the high school season. She plays for the Nemaha Central Thunder. I was impressed with the level of poise she plays with as just a freshman.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='530208' first='Piper' last='Overman']</strong>, 5'9”, RS, St. Mary's-Colgan, '27 (<a>[program_tooltip program_id='428876' first='Club' last='MVP'] 15-1</a>)</p>
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<p>I have watched Overman's HUDL highlights and the young lady can jump. She has size and plays a physical game. I want to see how she competes against Club teams with athletes from 6 and 5A schools.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='530227' first='Avery' last='Barnett']</strong>, 5'7”, MH/RS, Riverton, '27 ([program_tooltip program_id='428876' first='Club' last='MVP'] 15-1)</p>
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<p>Riverton was a team that I was upset I did not end up seeing play last fall. Barnett had 85 kills and 24 blocks during her freshman campaign for the Rams.</p>
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Heart of America Power League play gets underway this weekend in Lawrence. On Sunday, February 4 the 15U division will have 20 teams begin competition.
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