PSR Regionals: 15U Middles to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PSR, or Puget Sound Region, has another weekend of regional championship tournaments coming up. After the 16s were awarded last weekend, the USAV bids will be allocated for the 15 and 17 Age Divisions. It's an excellent chance to see many, but not all, of the excellent players on the West Side of the state. Here, we focus on middles in the 15U competition who will loom large for their teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["488617"],"_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":"Bernard has been a key figure in the Dakine 15 Surf middle attack this club season. The springy 2027 from South Kitsap loves to find the seam in the block, and has the quickness and fast arm to terminate before defenders can close the gap. Bernard has rapidly improved her game overall this season. She is a willing defender and tough server, adding to her explosive play at the net.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66318f918ac51"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Oog84JzTj/?hl=en","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Oog84JzTj/?hl=en </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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":"Irwin will be a force in the middle for Xcel VB 151 Adidas in the 15 Bid division this weekend. She first got into our radar in one of our showcases in Houston and has continued to developed over the next several months. Irwin plays the game with tremendous mobility and great intensity, which helps her remain active on both sides of the ball, playing a major role in whatever her team does at the net. She's very well-versed offensively and has a lot of confidence in her swings, not backing off against anyone. 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