2024 Club Primer: Prominent Pins We Are Excited to See (Pt. 3)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2024 club season has been ramping up. Over the next few days, we will finish 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, pins (pt. 3)!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["482052"],"_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: 400u0022u003eMarine, an outside hitter for Aspire NW 16-1, combines an explosive approach with a hammer of an arm to bury the ball deep into the court. 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Although Mitchell can put the ball away from any position in the front row, she is especially lethal from the right side, where she uses her quick arm swing to turn the ball down the line or cross court effortlessly. 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But, with her explosive approach, impressive vertical, and super fast arm swing, Paz is incredibly dominant from the front row, too.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["267161"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eRoss, one of the stellar six-rotation outside hitters for the NPJ Salem 16 National team and a top 5 athlete in the class of 2026, is an offensive weapon. Ross has an aggressive approach and a super heavy arm, both of which she uses to put the ball away. Ross is also a dynamic attacker and can hit powerfully from anywhere on the court. 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Scholl is also a tough blocker, pressing over the net well, and she moves effectively on serve receive and defense to make excellent passes.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e57ee885a1a"} /--> <!-- 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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