Emerald City Classic: Five Right Side Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several right sides caught our eye at the Emerald City Classic. We take a first look at five standouts who all showed serious skills over the Holiday weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["250396"],"_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":"Mason has grown as a defender over the school and club seasons, she played the off block position well with stromg hands and the ability to make a lunging dig. Her excellent length, strong block and varied left handed attacks make her an ideal RS. Along with several other underclassmen on the team, she will have the chance to come back as a senior and excell with the WVBA 18 Adidas team. ","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a549f2"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249384"],"_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":"Grieser looks poised to have a huge breakout season for North Creek in her senior year. Young enough to play on a 16's, the 2025 RS was lethal as an attacker, snapping off rockets to the angle and the line. Her experience playing middle shows in her dedicated work as a blocker; Grieser used her great press to slow down opposing pins.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54a71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Urbanzo is a sterling beach player, and it shows on the indoor side with her defense, ability to read the game, and quickness to the ball. Her Blue Royals 15 National squad will compete in the 16 Open Division, and Urbanzo will be counted on to keep the offense running smoothly. The Everett prospect has a calm motion and upper body when she sets, and delivers with quality location to her attackers.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54ba1"} /--> <!-- 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":"Kot and her NPJ 15 Seattle 15 National team come into the ECC seeded 3rd overall in the 15 Open. Kot is a 2027 libero from Issaquah who is quick to the ball, decisive as a second ball setter, and always has her teammates covered when they swing. She has terrific foot speed and consistently runs down tips and off-speed shots. Kot is a fun player to watch, and she will have NPJ in the hunt for the 15 Open title.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662c191a54c30"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["268223"],"_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":"Lester has always been able to switch into a right side or middle blocker role, with the NPJ Seattle 17 National at Emerald City she took three rotations at RS. At an even 6'0, she was tough on the block and found shots to score around, over and through the block. She was efficent, and showed good accuracy and control with her attacks. ","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664d7a3a31f9d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["524823"],"_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":545758,"_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":"The 2026 Timberline prospect had an excellent weekend for Oly Reign 16 Gold. Naipo has a terrific feel for the game, and improves the ball when she is called upon to make a play. Her heavy hands give her a distinct edge as a blocker, a great trait in a right side. ","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664c16eb8d7e1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447366"],"_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":"Prophater takes excellent swings from either pin for SIVBC 17 Storm, and has good hands and instincts defensively. The athletic left-hander from Mercer Island has solid length at 5'11 and is an aggresive attacker who looks to terminate with power. 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