SCVA Girls 16U Event #3: Player Notes. Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend, PrepDig embarked on a journey to Anaheim, California, eager to witness the cream of the crop among 16U prospects in SCVA's Division I. The gym buzzed with anticipation and excitement as it hosted a multitude of distinguished Division 1 scouts from across the nation eager to show their interest in the top recruits. While the established superstars delivered standout performances, my focus in this article is to bring to spotlight some hidden gems. I am thrilled to share with you my insights and observations captured in my player notes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391083"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='391083' first='Taylor' last='Boice'], from SCVC 16Roxy, has an impressive athletic build that is both beneficial defensively and offensively at the net. Taylor's skills lie in her keen blocking reads and her ability to seamlessly transition into a solid cover defense when not set. Taylor plays with speed and actively works to always remain an offensive option for her setter. Despite facing an injury setback in Kansas City, Taylor showcased unwavering determination and delivered a resilient performance on the court today. u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eMichelle Bamford @ PrepDigu003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e54ca6428e8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391096"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":516776,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eFrankie Jones from Sunshine 16 LA is a skilled middle blocker who consistently manages to get her hands on the ball when blocking. 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