Emerald City Classic: Five 2027 Outsides to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Emerald City Classic is one of the largest club tournaments held on the West Coast over the Memorial Day Weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>268 teams are scheduled to compete on the UW Campus and the Academy Sports Center. Washington Volleyball Academy hosts the 36th edition of the ECC, and teams from throughout the Pacific Northwest will battle against teams across the West and Canada. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig will be on the scene at the University of Washington, covering the teams and players as they attempt to bring home the tournament title. Before the competition begins, we look at some players preparing to give it their all over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These 2027 outside hitters are ready to light it up for their teams in Seattle!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["412070"],"_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":"The Gonzaga Prep freshman is playing up one age group with the CPA 16 Benson team seeded 5th in the 16 Open Division. Sandberg is a solid 5'11u0022 six-rotation attacker with a powerful swing and the volleyball IQ to score in different ways. She is able to drop in soft tips and a hard to handle roll-shot from the pipe. Sandberg is a hustling back row defender who has played as a setter- allowing her to step in and set to either pin with accuracy on a second ball.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a549f2"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/4YlBoP38KT4?si=hSDGEVwtg61VJi5d","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/4YlBoP38KT4?si=hSDGEVwtg61VJi5d </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["505821"],"_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":"Hammond is a consistent scoring force for Shockwave 15, a team out of the Tri-Cities headed to the USAV GJNC with a National Bid. Hammond attends school and plays for Kamiakin, a program that consistently challenges for the Mid-Columbia Conference title. The 2027 has solid length and is adept at scoring off the block or finding a great spot to drop in a crafty tip. Shockwave is seeded 8th in the 15 Open and looking to make a run into the Gold Bracket.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54a71"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["499395"],"_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":"Peebles is delivering as a primary attacker for WVBA 16 Adidas, and the 2027 OH continues to deliver on the promise she showed at the Emerald City last season as an 8th grader. Her team is seeded 3rd overall in the 16 Open Division and well positioned to make a run at the tournament title. Peebles footwork on the outside in transition looks smooth, and she is taking the intelligent swing to pressure the defense when the set is in a tough spot. The Monroe freshman is still hitting rockets when the opportunity is there and terminating at a high rate.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54ba1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19039884/6638add8934f579a4dfa2c8f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54be0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["486711"],"_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":"Nowak is a crucial part of the NPJ Seattle 15 National attack. She will be working with her team to find the Gold Bracket in the 15 Open Division. A six-rotation outside, the 2027 from Glacier Peak is comfortable playing a clever swipe off a block and has the power to hammer the ball when the opportunity is there. Nowack does not get cheated from the service line, she hits a deep serve with pace to put pressure on the passers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54c30"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20105008/654e1bfb0dc9ed05e8194012' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54c4c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["499406"],"_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":"[program_tooltip program_id='495382' first='Puget' last='Sound Volleyball Academy'] 15 Legacy comes into the tournament seeded 12th in the 16 Open, and Guardipee will be relied on to provide scoring punch along the frontline. The Puyallup 2027 is an excellent high jumper, and she shows off her excellent vertical when she crushes a ball down the line or slams down an overpass. Guardipee can play and score from the pins or the middle and works hard as a blocker.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54c9a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players, Coaches, and Club Directors: Please claim (or encourage players to) the free prospect profile. Add the photo and highlights you want on the site, change information (clubs, heights, etc), and more. 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